Is "overqualified" code for "too old?" “So I filled out an online job application for a retail job, looking for a way to get back into the workforce and brush up my professional muscles,” said Roberta, who called in to ask a question while I was sharing job-search advice on the radio. “I had taken several years off from work to care for my mom when she was declining. So the job history I reported on the online application started in 2005.” “Okay, I understand,” I said. “What happened then?” “Next I got a call to come in for an interview,” Roberta said. “I went in to meet them, and I could tell right away that the young woman who met me was shocked to see me.” “Why’s that?”
“It is easy to get an impression that could be off-base,” I said. “I didn’t want to jump to conclusions,” said Roberta. “Whoa,” I said. “I said ‘Yes! “How did you end the interview?” “You can imagine,” said Roberta. “So, is ‘overqualified’ in this interviewer’s vocabulary synonymous with ‘too old?’” “In my view, it is,” she said. YOU: It’s incredible. A Harvard MBA & Working Mother Reflects On Life’s Choices. Lindsey Mead I know that the topic of mothers working or staying home touches a well of emotion in me, as deep as it is inchoate, because every time I read anything about the debate I cry. Ten years ago, Lisa Belkin’s seminal Opt-Out Revolution piece was my introduction to this subject. I was curious about the article because it focused on women from Princeton University, my alma mater, and I was also new to the arena: it came out on the very first birthday of my first child.
Over the years I have read Lisa’s piece several times. I read her book of essays on the topic, Life’s Work, and a litany of titles and articles longer than I can list about the debate. Judith Warner’s follow-on piece in The New York Times this past Sunday, The Opt-Out Generation Wants Back In, is about the same women profiled by Lisa Belkin a decade ago is the latest in the canon, and I read it with tremendous interest. When She Was One Of Only Eight Women At Harvard Business School. Sharon Baum (center), one of the original eight women to graduate Harvard Business School, sells luxury real estate in New York City When Harvard Business School MBA Sharon Baum signed up to meet potential employers she didn’t use her full name. In fact, she only used her first initial, “S.” Baum feared she’d get rejected before she even had a chance to rattle off her qualifications.
And Baum wasn’t alone. All of her female classmates, she recalls, adopted the same strategy. Such questions sound odd today—and illegal. Today, women make up 40% of the 2014 student body—a new record. Take, for instance, the restrooms. It’s hard to imagine one of Manhattan’s most successful luxury real estate agents scrounging around campus for free sandwiches. After Lehman Brothers collapsed she downsized to a black Mercedes, but it certainly hasn’t hurt her business. She’s come a long way from her first job out of Harvard Business School with Eastern Airlines, which paid her all of $10,000 a year. Do You Have What It Takes To Get Into A Great School? Www.iimrohtak.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Admission-Policy.pdf. 5 very good reasons to do an MBA.
By Maria Alexandra Bujor An MBA, or a Master of Business Administration, is a very hot topic nowadays. Is this just a trend, a trifle, or is there real value in pursuing such a study programme? It is expensive and demanding and it has high entry requirements, so why should you opt for an MBA? We will try to make that clear and list the advantages of an MBA, especially when it is a top business school with a very good reputation. So, here are the top 5 reasons for which it is worth it to start studying a master in business administration. 1. Higher salary The average salary for an MBA graduate is considerably higher than that of an employee with a regular master qualification. 2.
This advantage of an MBA degree goes hand in hand with the first one and it is actually the cause of the first one. Whether you wish to further your current career by advancing in a leadership position, or you want to pursue a new career, an MBA is definitely going to boost your chances of achieving these goals. 3. The 10 Most Under-Rated Reasons Why You Should Get An MBA. Schedule a GMAT Appointment. The GMAT exam is the gold standard of graduate business admissions, trusted by more than 6,000 programs worldwide. The GMAT exam, available around the world throughout the year, lets you showcase the skills that business school admissions officers and corporate recruiters look for.
Schedule a GMAT Exam Admissions deadlines for graduate business programs vary. Check with the schools you are interested in attending and set up your GMAT exam ahead of time to ensure your scores are reported prior to application deadlines. Scheduling Fee: US$250.00 When you register to take the GMAT exam, you are agreeing to the Privacy Policy on mba.com and all of the terms and conditions set forth in the GMAT Handbook. The GMAT exam is available around the world throughout the year. Before you decide to register for the GMAT exam, search for a convenient testing location that has available seats. Find Test Dates You may cancel your GMAT exam if you do not intend to reschedule. Cancel Your GMAT Exam Rescheduling Fees. MBA Crystal Ball | GMAT MBA Admission Consultants | India. Beyond The MBA Hype « How to get published in India. Posted on July 27th, 2011 by Sameer Title: Beyond The MBA HypeA Guide To Understanding And Surviving B-SchoolsAuthor: Sameer KamatPublisher: HarperCollinsPrice: Rs 99 / $9.99 (Amazon) | Rs 299 (Flipkart) Synopsis: Written for the working executive as well as the fresh graduate, this freewheeling guide takes you by the hand on the complete international MBA journey.
What the experts are saying: Media reviews “…Kamat systematically and effectively, demolishes the notion that an MBA is a magic wand that will change your life…the book destroys the myth of the invincible MBA…” – Mail Today“A book that can set you on an effective path to sell yourself well (for MBA programs)” – The Hindu – Business Line What it is all about Whether you are an employee looking for a change in your job profile or a fresh graduate looking for a secure financial future, an MBA degree is often seen as a silver bullet. *Are you cut out for an MBA in the first place? Book Trailer on YouTube. MBA exams update: CAT 2013 registrations to begin from August 5, 2013. (File photo) The voucher sale for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2013 will now begin from August 5, 2013 to September 24, 2013, Rohit Kapoor, CAT Convenor 2013 confirmed to PaGaLGuY. Previously the registration was scheduled to begin from July 29, 2013. Impending changes in the official CAT website is the reason behind this shift in dates, he said.
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6 traps to be wary of at a business school in India « InsideIIM.com. (Originally published on 19th June 2010 on ankit9doshi.com) There are enough articles, books and insights on why or why not do an MBA. However, if you have decided to take the MBA route very seldom you shall find content where people focus on how the 1 or 2 years could be spent.
For most, the curiosity ends with the entrance exams and the final admission process. I believe that 1 or 2 years is a significant part of one’s life. Don’t get me wrong. Talking about traps let me state a few traps that one can fall in based on my experience at an IIM for a year. The Do-it-All Trap: Most common in the first year and more so in the first term. Most successful people I know have chosen their domains carefully and have performed very well. Your past background may also matter. Resume Value Trap: Almost all actions are driven by incentives in a B-School and the herd will end up doing all those things they think adds value to their resume. There is a weird concept of a ‘hygiene’ factor in a resume. CAT coaching | Coaching Classes, MBA Entrance exam | Bank coaching classes.
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