Are You a Boring MBA?

July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

More and more, I am introduced to successful people that see their job as a BORING experience.

Check out the video to see what I mean.

As you know, I talk often with MBA students/graduates about their career progression. Many of these individuals are doing well within their respective companies. They have earned new roles, accommodations, and promotions.

But only in a few of these individuals do I hear true enjoyment about the work they do. The people I speak of are talented, so it is no surprise that they do well professionally. But what if these people were inspired by the work they do?

It got me to thinking…MBAs are a talented group, but we can be just as BORING. For many of us, we can just “go through the motions” and get promoted. But is that enough? How much more insightful would you be if you were truly excited? How many more units would you sell? How many customers could you acquire?

I think business would be a lot more exciting if MBAs were excited. In that spirit, I created this video. Don’t be boring, sign up for our newsletter and join our great conversations.

Go ahead, check it out…

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MBA Interview …by Webcam?

July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The interview is an important part of the MBA application process. For many MBA applicants, this is the first time someone from the admissions committee is going to hear your voice and see your face. This is an opportunity for the interviewer to experience your passion for an MBA in person.

For MBA applicants who are unable to visit in person, a phone interview was the next best thing. Now some MBA programs are encouraging students to interview via webcam. It may not be an in-person interview, but it does give you the opportunity to exhibit your passion in a more personal manner. If you find yourself looking ahead to a webcam interview, here are three things to remember.

  • Everything communicates. The webcam is going to show your face and everything in the background. Choose your location wisely. The simplest background would be a white wall. If you have an office or study you may choose to be interviewed that setting. Still, be careful of any wall paintings, house decorations, or other scenery that could be a distraction.
  • Look into the camera. Remember that the camera serves as the interviewer’s “eyes”. Your “eye contact” will be determined by how you engage the camera. Be careful not to focus too much on your computer screen. When you talk and look at your screen you will appear to be looking down. Keep your head up, back straight, and look into the camera.
  • Practice. It is a different experience trying to interact with someone through a camera and computer screen. You may not get the body language signals you are accustomed to, especially if the feed has a delay. Your best preparation tactic is to treat this interview just like an in-person interview. Wear your suit, take notes in your portfolio, and practice your responses.

Knock ‘em dead!

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How to Earn MBA Jobs

May 13, 2008 | 1 Comment

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What if an interviewer told you exactly how to earn MBA jobs? What if you found out the answer was a lot simpler than you thought?

This video is part of a recorded phone conversation I had with Maurice Cooper, a 2005 Darden alum, and a Brand Manager within the Coca-Cola Company. Maurice is a real example that the EBC framework, Be Qualified, Be Different, Be Relevant really works. Maurice impressed the Coca-Cola Company with his unique message and now part of his responsibility is to evaluate current MBA students for employment potential.

In this video he explains the mindset of an interviewer and some of the mistakes a job applicant makes.

I am thrilled to bring this content to you. You can take this content and immediately apply it to your unique situation, whether you are an MBA applicant, student, or graduate. Your goal is to do great things in business and to do that you have to be IMPRESSIVE. Don’t be BORING. Know your story. Share it with passion. Express it with clarity.

How will you use this information? Post a comment below.

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