Your MBA resume isn't your job resume with a new header. Adcom is reading it differently than a hiring manager would — and most applicants don't adjust. They submit a resume optimized for getting a job, not for getting into a program. This session covers what they're actually looking for and how to make sure your resume is telling the right story.
How Adcom Reads Your Resume
-The difference between a hiring manager scan and an adcom read
-What adcom is actually pulling from your resume: leadership signals, trajectory, and impact
-Why formatting, included components, and structure matter differently for MBA applications
Writing Bullets That Show Impact, Not Just Activity
-How to quantify impact even when your role wasn't revenue-generating
-What strong vs. weak bullets actually look like when an adcom reader is scanning them
Telling a Coherent Story Across Your Career
-How to frame promotions, transitions, and pivots so they read as intentional rather than accidental
-What to do if your career path looks scattered on paper
-How to make sure your resume sets up your essays rather than contradicting them
