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Hello,
I am a prospective MBA candidate interested in applying to ISB and LBS by their Round 2 deadlines. I am hoping to get some advice and assistance, especially from MBA consultants on how to best fit my professional experience within 1 page.
I have very recently taken up a new role in a new organization, where I am still undergoing onboarding and training. Therefore, is it acceptable or recommended to leave this most recent experience off the resume, given that I have barely done anything in my new place of employment yet? Or will this confuse the admissions committee? I do plan to mention it within the "Employment History" section in the applications. For context, it would have been less than a month of new employment by the time I submit my ISB application.
Furthermore, I had a career gap for a 4 month period this summer. The reason for this was that I was planning to start attending business school this Fall, but personal circumstances caused me to delay my plans by at least a year. Will this career gap be a cause for concern? ISB does not provide any optional essay space to explain these personal circumstances. Thus, I am concerned that a 4 month gap in the resume, along with potentially leaving out my current (new) employment, would not be appreciated by the admissions team.
I am a prospective MBA candidate interested in applying to ISB and LBS by their Round 2 deadlines. I am hoping to get some advice and assistance, especially from MBA consultants on how to best fit my professional experience within 1 page.
I have very recently taken up a new role in a new organization, where I am still undergoing onboarding and training. Therefore, is it acceptable or recommended to leave this most recent experience off the resume, given that I have barely done anything in my new place of employment yet? Or will this confuse the admissions committee? I do plan to mention it within the "Employment History" section in the applications. For context, it would have been less than a month of new employment by the time I submit my ISB application.
Furthermore, I had a career gap for a 4 month period this summer. The reason for this was that I was planning to start attending business school this Fall, but personal circumstances caused me to delay my plans by at least a year. Will this career gap be a cause for concern? ISB does not provide any optional essay space to explain these personal circumstances. Thus, I am concerned that a 4 month gap in the resume, along with potentially leaving out my current (new) employment, would not be appreciated by the admissions team.
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22 Nov 2025, 22:21
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My general advise is to not avoid (or skip) work experiences on the CV, as it may lead to confusion.
Since your current role is quite recent, you could perhaps have 1 (or 2) precise bullet points under it, showcasing the key activities and any expected results.
Regarding the career gap, it's worth adding a line on the CV briefly stating the reason for the break, and any activities (up-skilling, volunteering, etc.) that you were involved in. This would both address it from a timeline perspective and reduce any potential concerns when the AdCom goes through the CV.
Please consider this high-level advise, I'd need to know more details about your specifics to guide better. Feel free to reach out.
Regards,
Arvind
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Since your current role is quite recent, you could perhaps have 1 (or 2) precise bullet points under it, showcasing the key activities and any expected results.
Regarding the career gap, it's worth adding a line on the CV briefly stating the reason for the break, and any activities (up-skilling, volunteering, etc.) that you were involved in. This would both address it from a timeline perspective and reduce any potential concerns when the AdCom goes through the CV.
Please consider this high-level advise, I'd need to know more details about your specifics to guide better. Feel free to reach out.
Regards,
Arvind
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23 Nov 2025, 07:09
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egobappe,
Pls feel free to share your CV with us at [email protected] and we will be happy to do a pro bono evaluation of your resume considering your goals of cracking ISB / LBS.
Wishing you all the very best
Pls feel free to share your CV with us at [email protected] and we will be happy to do a pro bono evaluation of your resume considering your goals of cracking ISB / LBS.
Wishing you all the very best
