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How to Interview Like a Top MBA
Secrets of Six-Figure Women
7 Keys 2 Success
The MBA Career Bible, 2006 Edition
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- Write a compelling chronological resume. Highlight results you
achieved in previous jobs.
- Use high impact, relevant keywords to get noticed and be found.
Employers & Recruiters use keywords to search the resume bank and
their internal Applicant Tracking Systems (much like how you use
Google) Think keywords!
- Keep your resume updated.
- Refresh your Resume often--the most recent resumes come up first
in specific search results.
- Post your Resume to target niche sites such as CareerWomen.com,
DiversitySearch.com and MBACareers.com...Post to All resume banks you
are qualified for.
- Apply to individual jobs you are interested in and qualified for.
Don't only expect Employers/Recruiters to find you in a Resume Bank.
- Write personalized cover letters highlighting why you are the
Best candidate for the job. Focus on opportunities; tell the potential
employer how you can make an impact.
- Participate in online job fairs.
© The Career Exposure Network™: DiversitySearch.com, CareerWomen.com, MBACareers.com
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Posted on July 1, 2009 12:16:35 AM PDT
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Today's Career Women are continually challenged by the demands of
full-time work and when the day is done at the office, it's off to more
responsibilities and commitments at home. The majority of women
respondents were working 40-50 hours per week and suggested these tools
for achieving a more balanced life. High on the list were: Leave work
on time at least 3 days per week, Control interruptions and
distractions, Delegate more, Budget time more effectively, and/or have
the option of Flex-time at work.
Why is work/life balance important? A happier, more satisfied workforce
contributes to productivity and success at work.
Source: © CareerWomen.com
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Posted on June 29, 2009 12:19:44 AM PDT
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We asked our viewers: What advice would you give a friend who feels
they are not balancing their work and life? Here are a few of their
insightful responses.
“Even if you work long hours by choice or necessity, you have to try
to make the most of your time off. Plan an activity with family or
friends at least once a week. Exercise regularly; try to have dinner
with your spouse, family or a friend on a regular basis. Go to church,
enjoy being a spectator at a sports event, go for a long walk, help a
neighbor out... These things all keep your life in perspective no
matter how busy you are.”
“Love what you do. Find fulfillment in hard work.
And enjoy each day. Plan your life outside of work--don't just sit back
and hope something happens, make it happen!”
“My work is a part of my life. I'm in the early years of building my
career and want to move up quickly. I know that I need to establish
myself now, this is my decision. I work hard to accomplish a lot. It's
like an athlete, if you want to be at the top of the game, you have to
put in the hours--and be self-driven. If you enjoy what you do,
ultimately this contributes to your happiness and sense of fulfillment.”
“Enjoy your weekends. There's plenty of time to have a full life. I
hear so many people complain, but these are the ones that don't ever do
anything with their time off. Get up early and workout, after work
spend time with your family and friends. At least one weekend per
month, plan an activity. Live your life!”
“Work hard so you will be able to provide for your family. Hard work
is a good and admirable trait. The American economy has been built on
the efforts and hard work of those who have come before. I think too
many people are afraid of working hard. Yes, it does require
compromise, but what doesn’t?”
“Plan, prioritize & schedule better. Don't be afraid of hard work.”
Additional resources to enhance your job search can be found at CareerWomen.com, DiversitySearch.com, MBACareers.com and/or CareerExposure.com.
©The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on June 26, 2009 4:08:41 AM PDT
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"Find a mentor who will give you effect advice, feedback, guidance,
networking and leadership opportunities, highlight your qualifications
to others, provide you with visibility within the organization, and
help you develop to your fullest potential.
Someone who can help you moves up within or outside of your company,
and who can ultimately guide you to meet your own professional goals."
Read more at Up Close & Virtual® Interviews at CareerWomen.com.....
Source: © CareerWomen.com
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Posted on June 24, 2009 3:29:01 AM PDT
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We asked our Corporate Recruiters:
What's the most important advice you would give a Job candidate to gain
the edge above the competition and get that interview?
“Have excellent qualifications, skills and experience. Do your research
and make sure that you can step in and contribute to the bottom line.
I'm looking to hire the most effective, efficient employee who can get
up to speed fast and make an impact.”
“Make sure you are qualified for the job. Come prepared, be
professional and tell me how you can help our company achieve our
objectives. Don't come with your list of demands and what you think the
job should be.”
Source: © The Career
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Posted on June 22, 2009 1:31:38 AM PDT
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"Definitely do it! In today's job market, it's not enough to just have
a degree. Most employers are looking for people with a degree and
relevant experience."
"Do it. Starting pay is generally higher after graduation because of
the applicable work experience."
"I would highly recommend interning with a government agency. The
flexibility and learning potential is so great and the benefits are
well worth the experience. They are applicable to both the public and
private sector."
"It was an invaluable experience. I was offered a job, but I declined
the offer. The company I interned with had a very strong reputation in
the industry and, on paper, it seemed like a "dream job," but I learned
that I didn't like the corporate culture. I went with a smaller company
and I like it much better. I did get some good experience and good
references out of the internship."
For more information visit CareerWomen.com,
DiversitySearch.com, MBACareers.com and/or CareerExposure.com
©The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on June 19, 2009 6:04:53 AM PDT
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When asked about the essential career skills learned and tips to excel
at the internship, viewers responded with the following tips:
1. Work hard – interns that are known for putting in the extra effort
are rewarded with better projects, more face time with management and
offers at the end of the internship.
2. See business in action, not just in textbooks – daily interactions
within a corporation provides valuable context and conversation points
for any job interview.
3. Create a network – every new person you meet brings connections to
build your career booster rolodex.
4. Timing is essential – scheduling the internship close to your
graduation date positions you for a potential job offer.
Additional resources to enhance your job search can be found at CareerWomen.com, DiversitySearch.com, MBACareers.com and/or CareerExposure.com.
©The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on June 17, 2009 7:00:43 AM PDT
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CareerWomen.com has surveyed business women over the last year asking for their best tips and advice for successful business negotiations. Negotiating Tips include;
- The Mars/Venus relationship needs to be top of mind in business negotiations. Communication styles between men and women are different and as a result, negotiations can be complex. Our advice: keep your communication style direct by sharing plans, not concepts. Think collaboration not confrontation.
- Use mentors to help refine your negotiation skills. Given that you will be negotiating with both men and women, pick a mentor from Mars and Venus to get perspective from both sides of the communication spectrum. Practice makes perfect, so our advice: Practice, practice, practice.
- Women tend to think of getting along vs. getting what they want. Be clear about what you want and practice asking for it in a calm, direct manner. Our advice: don’t be confrontational. Getting fired-up and emotional may have an adverse reaction.
- Negotiation is a conversation and you may risk getting off-track. Our advice: stay focused; remain on point and on course to avoid a negotiation disaster.
- Gaining buy in along the way will get you closer to your goal faster. Making sure that the other party is being heard is a sign of respect and will be appreciated. Our advice: repeat the points of the other side and use language such as “Let me make sure I completely understand your point.”
Read the rest of the Negotiation Tips at CareerWomen.com
--Source: © The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on June 15, 2009 1:08:34 AM PDT
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Did you know: According to the U.S. Labor Department, the average person changes careers at least three to five times before retiring
Need some advice on how to get started? CareerWomen.com offers five tips for job change readiness:
1) Review, update and re-write your resume every year
Having a current resume on hand will allow you to quickly respond to
opportunities as they present themselves. Consider creating several
resumes for a variety of career directions that can be posted in an
online database for easy retrieval and sending.
2) Look inside as well as outside
Consider an internal job change if your current position is not meeting
your career expectations. Leaving your current employer may not always
be the best decision, especially during high unemployment phases. One
survey respondent suggests, "be flexible, look for opportunity and
constantly broaden your horizons."
3) Consider challenge and service as criteria
When evaluating new career opportunities, women report being inspired
by challenge and service in addition to compensation. Investigate how
a new position will allow opportunities for additional career
challenges as well as possibilities to better serve customers,
community or the corporation.
4) Find mentors -- one from Mars and another from Venus
Advice from the right mentor can help you locate and manage
opportunities. CareerWomen.com viewers report that a male mentor can
coach negotiation skills as well as offer networking and advancement
opportunities, while a female mentor can offer informal fellowship,
guidance within the corporation, motivation and encouragement.
5) Plan for a smooth transition
If you do find a new position, make the transition seamless for your
current employer. Clean up messes, offer to train your replacement,
be available for questions after your departure and thank your current
employer for the experience. Leaving on a positive note will only
enhance your future career options.
Additional resources to enhance your job search can be found at CareerWomen.com, DiversitySearch.com, MBACareers.com and/or CareerExposure.com.
©The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on June 12, 2009 5:58:17 AM PDT
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Have you done your own Reference Check –Check them out before you give them out!
Reference Check:
- Assume your references will be checked
- Ask permission before listing someone as a reference
- Make sure your references are comfortable speaking on your behalf.
- Keep them up to date on your accomplishments.
- Keep your references informed—make sure they have your updated resume
- Choose references based on job requirements
- Choose references who know you and who will give you a positive recommendation –you don’t want someone to say,“You’re calling about WHO…?”
Source: © The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on June 10, 2009 4:46:02 AM PDT
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Employers and Recruiters Still Expect Thanks After Interviews
Many of today's job seekers have great resumes, ace interviews, provide stellar recommendations and still don't get the coveted job offer. According to a recent poll with leading employers and recruiters, conducted by The Career Exposure Network™, the reason could lie in the right follow-up.
82% of employers and recruiters told The Career Exposure Network™ that a Thank You note is a critical follow up after the job interview. Hiring managers report that the Thank You note demonstrates that the applicant is serious about the opportunity and indicates a level of professionalism - a primary characteristic that employers seek in job candidates.
"Your Thank You letter provides a tremendous opportunity to summarize the interview and tell me again how you can contribute," commented an MBACareers.com employer. "I always expect to see a note - it shows courtesy and demonstrates that you are interested." 81% of employers and recruiters also told The Career Exposure Network that email is their preferred method of receiving a follow up. According to a DiversitySearch.com recruiter, "I prefer email because it arrives much faster than regular mail, and it can be in the hands of decision makers BEFORE a final selection decision is made." "The rules around saying thank you after a job interview have remained the same," said JillXan Donnelly, president of The Career Exposure Network™. "Even in today's fast-paced business environment, a Thank You letter is essential. Remember, common courtesies matter and can provide you the edge in your job search." Source: © The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on June 8, 2009 3:05:38 AM PDT
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CareerWomen.com released a survey which found that 62% of women now have a formal or informal mentor in the workplace. Of these mentors, 64% were male and 36% were female. As with Venus and Mars, however, the support they provide is very different. Male mentors help women by providing general business training, leadership opportunities, coaching feedback and advice on networking and career advancement. Women mentors help other women by providing informal fellowship, guidance within the corporation, motivation, encouragement, and strategies for career success, work/life balance, job sharing, maternity leave and counteracting gender bias. All of which is to say that, as with the solar system, it’s best to have both. In other words, women should seek not one, but two mentors … one from Mars and the other from Venus.
Source: Weddle's
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Posted on June 5, 2009 5:17:38 AM PDT
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reports the top five reasons minorities change jobs.
1. Lack of opportunities in my pervious field
2. Family Obligations
3. Relocation
4. Opportunity for higher earning potential
5. Burn Out
Source: DiversitySearch.com
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Posted on June 3, 2009 6:23:09 AM PDT
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Rewrite/update/re-work your resume to reflect your current career objectives. Remember that your resume speaks volumes about you, particularly if you're looking to shift gears into a new field in which you have no directly applicable experience. Be sure to note your skills and capabilities, the personal qualifications that you will bring to a job rather than industry-specific experience. And, emphasize transferable skills such as leadership, flexibility, teamwork, and problem-solving. Also, be sure to highlight prior measurable/demonstrable accomplishments.
Use your cover letter as an effective tool to shed light on why you want to enter a new field. Quickly recap the research you've done to prove that you're not making a rash decision. You need to illustrate that you're committed to this change and that you can step in and contribute to the company immediately.
Regardless of what you say and write, be professional at all times.
Source: © The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on June 1, 2009 2:08:33 AM PDT
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CareerWomen.com reported the top five reasons women are changing jobs.
--Family obligations
-- Expand opportunities
-- Create higher earning potential
-- Relocation
-- Job burn out
"A career change doesn't mean that your first choice was a bad one. Every job should be considered an experience and a stepping stone to something else," said JillXan Donnelly, president of CareerWomen.com. "People change and evolve over the course of their lives and it is unrealistic to expect that one career, or one job, will always be satisfying."
For additional career and employment information including job opportunities with some of the best women-friendly employers visit CareerWomen.com.
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Posted on May 29, 2009 4:13:22 AM PDT
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The network you cultivate while an MBA student remains a vital and important tool for job success. In fact, most MBA alumns claim the MBA network is AS important as the management skills and tools gained during the program.
According to a recent survey by the Association of MBAs, fifty percent of the respondents found a new job through word of mouth, highlighting the importance of networking. Personal referrals and recommendations continue to be a key source of new business with sixty percent of new business being attributed to their MBA network.
Further, networking doesn’t just help open doors to new jobs. Done right, effective networking can also help you advance your position and influence within current positions.
MBACareers.com recommends these tips: Look through your rolodex, your address book, or email and PDA contacts databases. Touch base with your existing network regularly and identify others to add to it. Send an interesting article to some people; comment on another’s recent promotion or change of job; share what you are doing. Proactively communicate with your MBA network and foster career success.
For additional information and MBA career opportunities, visit MBACareers.com
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Posted on May 27, 2009 12:59:31 AM PDT
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Establish networks with professionals in your current or desired fields. Search for and attend association events, cocktail receptions and critical seminars that will attract the people you should know.
Be prepared to talk with new people.
Draft a few questions and statements that will help get the conversation going. Ask what inspired your new contact to join his/her company or what experience he/she brings to the job. Share your positive experiences, what you've learned and your intended career path. Get his/her contact information!
Look for mutual opportunities.
Perhaps your new contact could benefit from your friend's business. Offer to make an introduction. Maybe your new contact knows someone working at your dream company. Ask if he/she would consider sharing your information with that person. Look for reasons to maintain contact and share resources. Be reliable! Don't promise something that you can't deliver.
Keep in touch!
Mark your new contact's business card with the date you last spoke. Follow up every few months just to say hello, see how business is going, set a coffee date...anything that will keep you top of mind. Nearly all networked affiliates share job leads, business leads or tips that can help you achieve your goals.
Source: © The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on May 25, 2009 4:59:38 AM PDT
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MBACareers.com, a career center linking Fortune 1000 companies to MBA candidates, has conducted a poll that brings to light the different career aspirations of men and women coming out of MBA programs. Men tend to want an MBA for networking potential and entrance to entrepreneurship or corporate advancement, while women cited career opportunity and credibility as the primary reason for getting the degree. JillXan Donnelly of MBACareers.com comments, "There is a significant gender gap that exists between male and female MBAs. While a graduate business degree may be necessary to both men and women who expect to excel and lead in the business world, women clearly view the MBA as their badge of credibility and hope that it will help open career doors. Men expect to hold the top leadership positions and for women, it is still the exception."
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Posted on May 22, 2009 7:37:09 AM PDT
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-- Write a compelling chronological resume. Highlight results you achieved in previous jobs.
-- Use high impact, relevant keywords to get noticed and be found. Employers & Recruiters use keywords to search the resume bank and their internal Applicant Tracking Systems (much like how you use Google) Think keywords!
-- Keep your resume updated.
-- Refresh your Resume often--the most recent resumes come up first in specific search results.
-- Post your Resume to target niche sites such as CareerWomen.com, DiversitySearch.com and MBACareers.com...Post to All resume banks you are qualified for.
-- Apply to individual jobs you are interested in and qualified for. Don't only expect Employers/Recruiters to find you in a Resume Bank.
-- Write personalized cover letters highlighting why you are the Best candidate for the job. Focus on opportunities; tell the potential employer how you can make an impact.
-- Participate in online job fairs.
Source: © The Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on May 20, 2009 10:31:52 AM PDT
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* Earn salary to offset educational expenses
* Opportunity to earn academic credit
* Participate in meaningful work assignments relative to their academic area
* Opportunities to apply business school concepts to work assignments
* Exposure to public service careers
* Develop a network of professional contacts for future opportunities
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, MBA Internship Program
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Posted on May 18, 2009 5:54:10 AM PDT
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