Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Six Interview Do's

1. Be ready to describe your career plans and why an MBA, why at this school, and why now.

2. Take advantage of every opportunity to get to know the program before you interview. Look beyond the brochures and web site. Network to talk to current students and alumni.

3. Arrive a few minutes early and breathe. If you arrive earlier, do not wait in the interview office; take the time to explore your surroundings.

4. If you are offered water, accept even if you're not thirsty. Unpredictable nerve-induced frothing at the mouth can be uncomfortable as well as unattractive.

5. Tell and show who you are and what you care about. Leave the evaluation of your qualifications and fit to the interviewer.

6. Ask thoughtful questions. Each one must demonstrate you have done your homework and/or reveal something about you. Make sure your question is genuine.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Ten Secrets to Getting Admitted to Your Top Choice MBA Program

To introduce you to my coaching viewpoint and style, I created a special, downloadable report entitled "Ten Secrets to Getting Admitted to Your Top Choice". While the report is written specifically for MBA applicants, I think the main ideas are also relevant to anyone in the midst of a job search. In either case, it's important to set your strategy up front, choose your target audience, clarify your key messages, and then begin reaching out.

To receive the report, go to http://www.mbanavigator.com, and subscribe to the newsletter. You'll receive a link to the report right away.

I look to hearing what you think!