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Honoring Veterans and Their Spirit of Service

Posted on November 11, 2025
On this Veterans Day, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who have served our nation with courage, resilience, and selflessness. Over the past 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with several military professionals whose discipline, leadership, and sense of purpose deeply inspire me. This year, I had the honor of working with…
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Your MBA Résumé: More Than an Application Tool

Posted on October 27, 2025
Do you think your MBA résumé is just for admissions? Think again. Most applicants see it as a checklist item, a document needed only to get into business school. But here is what many of my students discovered later: the résumé we built together became a career-long asset that continued to shape their growth well…
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Don’t Underestimate Your Non-Work Experience

Posted on October 16, 2025
One of the most common mistakes I see applicants making is ignoring their non-work experience when preparing their MBA résumés. Many create multi-page résumés filled with professional accomplishments and even routine job responsibilities, but leave little or no mention of their activities outside of work. Your résumé is not just a summary of your career;…
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14 Common Formatting Mistakes I See in MBA Résumés

Posted on September 29, 2025
In MBA applications, your résumé is often the very first document the admissions committee reviews. It is your first introduction to the Ad Com, and the way it looks is as important as what it says. A well-formatted résumé immediately signals professionalism, clarity, and attention to detail. Even strong content can lose its impact if…
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Avoid Technical Details in Your MBA Essays

Posted on September 25, 2025
Do you sometimes feel tempted to include technical details when describing your work? It’s a common pitfall — especially for candidates from engineering or scientific backgrounds. Here’s an example that illustrates the difference: 🔹 Before (too technical): “In order to save the tooling cost and time, I did not ask for tooling amending of the…
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Avoid Starting Your MBA Essay with Someone Else’s Words

Posted on August 29, 2025
Over the years, I’ve noticed that many applicants begin their MBA essays with a quote from a famous personality—perhaps hoping to impress the admission committee or to create a powerful opening. Quoting a renowned leader, scientist, or philosopher may seem like a thoughtful way to set the tone. But it often adds little value, and…
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