How to Write the Best MBA Resume? How to Analyse and Improve Your Resume? Live Resume Review

[@avantiprep]

Please use this guide to skip ahead to areas of interest: *FORMATTING / DESIGN* 9:32: Overall design, initial impression, white space 15:01: Avanti Prep resume template (adapted for each applicant) 37:00: Make sure you "market orient" your resume format 25:13: Fonts, font sizes, spaces, lines 31:00: Bullet size, bullet alignment, space between bullets and text 32:58: Should I use periods at the end of each bullet point? *SECTIONS / MANAGEMENT* 21:15, 46:59: Ordering of sections on your MBA resume 41:30: Where should I put my extracurriculars / involvement? 58:56: Assessing inclusion worthiness, text allocation decisions 1:51:27: Greg’s case for an involvement or leadership section 1:58:36: Should education or professional go at the top? 16:55, 33:40, 1:22:22: The value of one-line company descriptions *BEST PRACTICES / CONTENT DEVELOPMENT* 49:40: First bullet points -- make it super clear what you do! 52:02: Apply the "what-how-impact" formula to each bullet 54:07: Consider the "unique value/ethos" of each bullet 56:47: Quantify your impact wherever you can 57:49: Start your bullets with action verbs 1:49:00: Examples of bullet-opening action verbs *LIVE RESUME EDITING / ENHANCEMENT* 1:21:00, 1:34:20: Formatting, reducing visual clutter, creating a one-line company description 1:23:45: Creating a strong first bullet that clearly shows the reader what you do 1:28:43: Grappling with the rest of your “core professional bullets” 1:32:10: Avoid “hanging chads” or “widow words” that spill onto the next line 1:33:00: A live manifestation of the “what-how-impact” and “unique ethos” concepts 1:34:40: Converting lists of responsibilities into “what-how-impact” bullets *QUESTIONS / MINUTIAE* 11:03, 1:36:30: Should I include a summary or career objective? 42:39: Should I include my GPA? (Conveying academic performance.) 1:08:13: How do I address a lack of formal promotions? 1:42:32: Should I include my address / contact info? 1:49:30: What verb tense(s) should I use? 1:50:05: Should I include internships? 1:56:57: Should I include certifications? 2:00:25: Should I include my GMAT score? (Please remember that certain of these recommendations and strategic decisions are specific to *MBA application resumes* and could vary if and when you are preparing a professional resume.)

[@yl1892]

I used to be like 2 and 3 when I was younger. I thought creative resume would impress the hiring people with my ‘taste and style’. Reality is, unless you’re applying for design companies, it can be frustrating for the recruiters to read resume. Recruiters receive many résumé everyday, and they spend approximately 5-10 seconds look at your resume. Just make it easy for them, and if you know they have their own style of resume, just use it. If you’re good, you don’t need a resume template to impress.

[@gmatclub]

hmm... good point.

[@neduzaaduzen1408]

Lol they sure were some horrible resumes

[@gmatclub]

Whatever makes you feel better right? 😂

[@neduzaaduzen1408]

@@gmatclub yes hahaha makes me thankful that I didn't make these basic mistakes.

[@gmatclub]

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[@maryamatolagbe9754]

I really learnt so much from this session. Thank you so much. I would like to ask if there’s a platform or a WhatsApp group chat link by GMAT.

[@gmatclub]

You will find ample study groups of GMAT and MBA aspirants on GMAT Club. Check the chat section gmatclub.com/forum/mchat.php