Soft Skills - Ask a Wharton MBA
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Can you take a career break – time off from work to do other things like travel or be a full time mom? If so, how long can you safely take a career break if you want to come back to work afterwards. These are popular questions among new mothers with young children as well as from anyone who is burnt out by their career and need a break. ...
Making a mid career change, a career change around the age of 40 or 45, is a courageous decision. It is possible for anyone in their mid-life to do this, as long as they understand the trade-offs involved.
Below is a great question I received from a reader who is considering a mid career change, and 4 tips I had for her that would make this change possible. ...
It is not a simple answer. It depends on where you are in your career and what you hope to achieve with a business school degree. Business school is a huge investment of time and money and your reason for going should be more than just all my friends are applying or have a MBA (although I know plenty of people who went for that exact reason). ...
A friend visited me today and said he is applying to business school. I told him I would be glad to give him some advice if he needs it. This made me realize that I actually have a lot to say on the topic of business school.
I graduated from Wharton in 2001 and got plenty of invaluable help from friends and mentors in my application process. I have also written recommendations for colleagues and reviewed numerous essays for others since graduation. It’s a pleasure to help others who is considering this important step in their career. So look out for more posts on this topic ...