One of my favorite times of the year when working at LBS was the recruitment and interview season. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend time traveling across Asia meeting prospective candidates and interviewing applicants. Aside from thoroughly enjoying my time exploring India, China, and Hong Kong over the years, I found…
Deferred MBA Programs and Other Options for MBA Hopefuls With No Work Experience
When I used to travel to applicant fairs to represent London Business School, I’d commonly be approached by candidates asking, “I want an MBA but don’t have any full-time work experience. Can I study at your school?” While the answer in that instance was “no”, the conversation never ended there. The discussion would then turn…
INSEAD Master’s in Management (MIM) Essay Questions, Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
One of the top European business schools has this year joined the MIM market. Enter stage right INSEAD with its new Master in Management. Currently accepting applications for its 2020 intake, INSEAD’s entry into the pre-experience market is a signal that there’s not only a demand for this early career degree, but there’s much traditionally…
The Reality of Unrealistic MBA Goals
Business school candidates (depending on career stage) will often look to advanced graduate degrees for one of three reasons: (a) to accelerate in their current career, (b) to make a career switch, or (c) to start a business. Whatever the reason, it’s important that the adcom know exactly what it is that you want to…
