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May 19, 2026
How to Write an MBA Resume That Stands Out: Strategy, Tips & Examples
When it comes to your MBA application, the resume is often your first impression, because it’s typically where the admissions file reader gets started. Unlike a job resume, this document...
October 11, 2022
How to Address a Gap In Your MBA Resume: 5 Top Tips
A gap in a candidate’s MBA resume always gives me pause. When I was Associate Director of Admissions at UCLA Anderson, my team and I often probed into these breaks...
April 21, 2022
How to Position Extracurriculars On Your MBA Application
When the admissions committee starts to review a new candidate, they often go straight to the ‘Other Info/Extracurricular’ section of the resume. Why? That’s where they can gain real insight...
February 5, 2020
MBA Resume Best Practices (Part 2): Four Critical Dos and Don’ts
This second article in a two-part series on Crafting a Standout Resume for the MBA Application highlights essential dos and don’ts every applicant should know. Most applicants are too modest...