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The Art of Crafting a Career-Defining Narrative
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In this episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Zach and guest Ellin Lolis from Ellin Lolis Consulting discuss the significance of crafting a career-defining narrative for MBA applicants. They explore how storytelling can enhance clarity and connection in applications, the evaluation criteria used by admissions committees, and methodologies for developing a compelling narrative. Ellin emphasizes the importance of personal branding, the strategic use of stories across multiple essays, and how to address setbacks in a way that showcases resilience. The conversation concludes with insights on evolving one's career narrative post-MBA and practical advice for prospective applicants.
Links:
Ellin Lolis Consulting: https://ellinlolis.com/ (Recently rated #1 MBA Consultant on Poets & Quants)
My Admit Coach: https://myadmitcoach.com/
Take the GMAT: gmat.com/register
Takeaways:
- Storytelling is essential for building connections.
- A clear career narrative enhances self-advocacy.
- Admissions committees prioritize clarity and passion.
- Your narrative should align with your career goals.
- Personal branding adds depth to your application.
- Use a few strong stories across multiple essays.
- Address failures strategically in your narrative.
- Your career narrative should evolve over time.
- Diversity in experiences enriches the MBA class.
- A well-structured timeline is crucial for application success.
Chapters:
00:00 The Importance of a Career Defining Narrative 02:12 Storytelling and Communication Skills 06:08 Crafting Your Narrative for Business School 12:16 Methodology for Developing Your Narrative 15:11 Navigating Early Career Applications 16:28 Customizing Essays for Business School Applications 19:34 Addressing Setbacks and Resume Gaps 23:42 Dynamic Career Narratives Post-MBA 25:54 Updating Your Career Narrative Over Time 28:17 Final Thoughts on MBA Applications
63 episodes
Manage episode 509545047 series 2833662
In this episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Zach and guest Ellin Lolis from Ellin Lolis Consulting discuss the significance of crafting a career-defining narrative for MBA applicants. They explore how storytelling can enhance clarity and connection in applications, the evaluation criteria used by admissions committees, and methodologies for developing a compelling narrative. Ellin emphasizes the importance of personal branding, the strategic use of stories across multiple essays, and how to address setbacks in a way that showcases resilience. The conversation concludes with insights on evolving one's career narrative post-MBA and practical advice for prospective applicants.
Links:
Ellin Lolis Consulting: https://ellinlolis.com/ (Recently rated #1 MBA Consultant on Poets & Quants)
My Admit Coach: https://myadmitcoach.com/
Take the GMAT: gmat.com/register
Takeaways:
- Storytelling is essential for building connections.
- A clear career narrative enhances self-advocacy.
- Admissions committees prioritize clarity and passion.
- Your narrative should align with your career goals.
- Personal branding adds depth to your application.
- Use a few strong stories across multiple essays.
- Address failures strategically in your narrative.
- Your career narrative should evolve over time.
- Diversity in experiences enriches the MBA class.
- A well-structured timeline is crucial for application success.
Chapters:
00:00 The Importance of a Career Defining Narrative 02:12 Storytelling and Communication Skills 06:08 Crafting Your Narrative for Business School 12:16 Methodology for Developing Your Narrative 15:11 Navigating Early Career Applications 16:28 Customizing Essays for Business School Applications 19:34 Addressing Setbacks and Resume Gaps 23:42 Dynamic Career Narratives Post-MBA 25:54 Updating Your Career Narrative Over Time 28:17 Final Thoughts on MBA Applications
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