Resume

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Hi,

I searched a lot to find tips to write a resume. I found a lot of articles online about how to write one but none showing the exact format. I would be happy if someone could answer my following queries.

1. Provided some schools have their own resume format , certain others do no specify a specific format. Do we need to use any specific format for resumes sent to such schools?

2. Is it safe option to get your resume written by a professional or have it cross checked by them.If so, can someone provide the best professionals resume writers that they have experience with.

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Admissionado · Answer

ansarose : Responding to your questions 1. Provided some schools have their own resume format , certain others do no specify a specific format. Do we need to use any specific format for resumes sent to such schools? As you noted, you only need to meet the required format for those schools that specify one. If not, you can create your own. In general, you should cover contact information, education, work experience, and skills/community/personal. 2. Is it safe option to get your resume written by a professional or have it cross checked by them.If so, can someone provide the best professionals resume writers that they have experience with. It's always a good option. Why not? At Admissionado, we have a resume editing package you can purchase that might be perfect for your needs. We do everything from reviewing/modify content to reformatting. We also have a sample guide that's very inexpensive to get you started: https://admissionado.com/blog/resources ... ume-guide/ If interested, please drop us a line! https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/

MBADecoder · Answer

1. Every b-school requires a single page resume (unless they ask you for a longer one). Also, there is a basic format that works at most b-schools. This includes:
a. at least a 10 size font
b. well-defined bullets. possibly within 2 lines.
c. no photographs or fancy formatting. NO info such as gender/ marital status/ date of birth etc...far too common mistakes that we often see in resumes. 
d. white space on the resume. don't make the text run from end to end. Leave sufficient margins.

YOu can create a master resume using these guidelines. That said, I would advise you to check the application requirements of every b-school where you are applying. If they need a specific format, put your resume in that format for the b-school.

2. yes! getting professional help on a resume makes a lot of sense. Most applicants are not able to show impact and achievements on resumes. Instead, they focus upon daily responsibilities that are mostly technical and more relevant for a job resume. An MBA resume is different from a job resume and therefore needs a different level of understanding, which an MBA admissions consultant can help you with.

I'd advise you not to get it "written" by a professional writer - get feedback on what you write instead.

Hope that answers your questions.

katelynMBALink · Answer

A lot of times, resume services are included with many admissions consulting packages, so it may be worthwhile to explore that option- as opposed to hiring someone to solely help with your resume. The reason is because you want to make sure that all of the components of your application tell a cohesive narrative; this includes how you represent yourself on your resume, as well as in your essays, video submissions (if applicable) and interviews, etc.

Our consultancy, MBA Link, offers free consultations to help give you an idea about what services would benefit you most. I'd be happy to set-up time to talk if you're interested. You can register here: https://www.mymbalink.com/free-consultation-mba-link

Our consultancy, MBA Link, offers free consultations to help give you an idea about what services would benefit you most. I'd be happy to set-up time to talk if you're interested. You can register here:  https://www.mymbalink.com/free-consultation-mba-link

ARINGO · Answer

Hi there, At ARINGO we have professionals MBA consultants and resume writers who can help you to create strong business school resume, and provide you with a common MBA CV format for schools that don't specify a specific format. You can find some resume writing tips here: https://www.aringo.com/mba-resume-tips- ... uirements/, and feel free to get in touch!

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  ansarose ,

Hope this finds you well.

While some schools specify a certain format, others do not. However, generally, a one-pager is what every school desires.

The following video may help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-dEaxQ_w4U

Do let us know if you have any follow-up questions.

All the best!

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