Why you’ll have to wait for your post-MBA dream job
It’s a badly hidden secret that many graduates are unhappy with their first job. Don’t worry though, because many of them are stepping stones for greater things later on. But be ready to earn it by suffering for a bit first!
The great learning opportunities most MBA students don’t take advantage of
Most MBAs focus their learning on… erm-MBA skills, which of course is the whole point. But don’t neglect the opportunities to learn hard skills too. Figure out what you want to learn and make it happen.
FOMO is going to torpedo that great plan you made
FOMO is soon going to take over your life. You’re going to wish your days are 50h long, and for a while you may even think that’s possible…
Why many people you speak to will be biased about MBAs
An MBA is a $100k+, career and life defining decision. With such high stakes, it’s no surprise that many people have an incentive to promote or discredit the diploma. Read our article on how to focus on the information you need to make the big decision.
Do you have the right personality for the long-term benefits of an MBA?
When considering an MBA it is important to think beyond your short-to-medium term career aspirations, and try to assess whether your personality and skillset are well suited for the opportunities an MBA will provide in the long-run. Assess your appetite for...
Does my target company require me to do an MBA?
Some companies value MBAs, some don’t. That may often be driven by cultural preferences, but there are also some fundamental reasons for companies to need MBAs more than others.
You really don’t have to worry much about MBA grades
Shhh don’t tell the schools we said that! We want you to graduate, but we also want you to know that the key learnings of an MBA are typically not what they test in exams.