Newer is better. In many cases, that is a true statement; but not always. What about with relationships? Are new relationships better than old ones? Most of us would probably say no, yet our actions would tell a different story – when we need something, such as a job or advice, we tend to go […]
Read MoreWhen I awoke this morning, a thought popped into my head – the MBA Admissions process is a lot like dating. This is not a new idea – I’ve talked about it before, but this morning I felt compelled to explore it deeper. I’ve been married for nine years and we dated for three years […]
Read MoreAn MBA candidate recently asked me about the timing of building relationships with school representatives, wondering if it is important to build a relationship with schools before applying or whether it was OK to apply and then build relationships. The short answer: you should build relationships before you hit the submit button! Developing relationships in […]
Read MoreI’m at the National Black MBA Conference and heading over to the Career Fair in an hour or so. Company fairs and MBA school fairs are all the same with organizations setting up shop…or booths to meet candidates and share their opportunities. Unfortunately, most candidates don’t maximize the fair opportunity and leave a job or […]
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