MBA Resume Question

Question

I've decided to put a summary/highlight section at the beginning of my resume. However, I feel that most of the points I want to put in this section are already mentioned in a different section of my resume. Do you think this is acceptable or redundant and should be avoided?

bb · Answer

Hi. To answer your immediate question, it makes sense to have the summary/highlights to contain similar/duplicative information as in the rest of the resume since it highlights information you will be bringing up further down. It would be odd to mention something in the highlights and then not mention it down. I think it would be helpful if it you were not just copying and pasting and your highlights section would be more concise.

At the same time, i would keep the section on the shorter side to be truly highlights.

JMMadison · Answer

Hi ZBarnett22,

I agree that it would be helpful and must contain a reference to something below, if you do include it. 
However, I do not think that this approach is typical. I say this because most MBA resumes are trying to figure out how to succinctly present the information and keep to one-page (typical requirement). 
My opinion - if you have the extra room, then include it; but don't reduce the 'white space' too much. And don't sacrifice adding more relevant information to all the sections below, just to get a highlight section though.

JMM

bb · Answer

One helpful resource for $4.99 could be Admissionado's Resume Guide (if not too late)
https://admissionado.com/resources/book ... ume-guide/

Or a free post: https://gmatclub.com/forum/why-an-excit ... 04616.html

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

ZBarnett22

Unless you are applying to it executive program do not do this. It's not standard and it will impede them from seeing how your resume will look for the resume book (recruitment)

Whatever you want to express in the summary that will capture their attention should be Illustrated in your recommendations your essays the body of your resume, and the interviews.

The purpose of that area would be to let them know what you're known for professionally, which can be expressed in your Linked summary.

Posted from my mobile device

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

bb

I just want to clarify the rules about linking to resources offered by admissions consultancies, I did this once before and workout told me that it was illegal.

Posted from my mobile device

bb · Answer

He makes exceptions for for me

On a serious note, it is different when someone is tuting their own horn vs a neutral party recommending something.

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

bb  okay, well I was not promoting anything I had published (not tooting my own horn) but was linking to something from another consulting firm exactly what you are doing here. I feel like it's a very helpful resource, and not being able to talk about it I feel is a great disservice so that's why I'm pressing the issue. Can PM you abt it if that is best.

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