How to Benefit Beyond the Academic Value of Your Business School and MBA Program

Bodo B. Schlegelmilch and George D. Iliev
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Bodo B. Schlegelmilch: Vienna University of Economics and Business
George D. Iliev: Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Chapter 7 in The MBA Compass, 2023, pp 97-107 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter explores eight non-academic areas that MBA students can leverage to enhance their overall experience and maximize the benefits of their business school education. The chapter emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, highlighting personality tests and diagnostic assessments that can help you understand your strengths, weaknesses, and interaction styles. The role of the Career Center is discussed, outlining the crucial support it offers in terms of career development, job placement, and ongoing career guidance. The chapter also explores the benefits of company visits, informational interviews, and formal job/internship interviews, highlighting their potential for learning, networking, and securing employment opportunities.

Keywords: Non-academic development; Self-awareness; Personality tests; Johari Window framework; Extracurricular activities; Career center; Company visits; Informational interviews; Job interviews; Internship interviews; Career prospects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-42739-8_7

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