I’m writing from La Jolla, California, which is just north of San Diego. Tony! Toni! Tone! lied when they said that it never rains in southern California. It’s been a little rainy here. I’m planted in a chair working so I guess the weather shouldn’t matter that much, but I want sunshine! Hopefully, Tuesday will […]
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For many women, negotiation is an intimidating word. We picture it in terms of conflict and shy away from it for fear of losing an offer or coming off as abrasive. For many women, negotiation is an intimidating word. We picture it in terms of conflict and shy away from it for fear of losing an […]
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Over the weekend, I saw part of a documentary on women stand-up comedians called Why We Laugh: Funny Women. Part of the film focused on whether women are funny, citing a number of male comedians who don’t think women are funny. While I’m not a comedian, I actually think I’m kind of funny and I […]
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I’ve spoken with a number of young professionals who say that this is their year. They are going to take the plunge and apply to business school in anticipation of entering in the fall of 2014 (and graduating in Spring 2016!) 2016 sounds so far away, but it’s only three years. While for candidates, with […]
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When I talk with pre-MBA candidates about GMAT preparation I always suggest that they take a test prep course instead of studying for the GMAT on their own. Generally, candidates that I’ve worked with over the last ten years had greater success more quickly with a test prep course then using a self-study method. This […]
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