Use Social Media to Strengthen Your MBA Application
Were going to tell you something you probably already know: if youre applying to an MBA program this year, be careful about what you post online. Its possible that business school adcom members could do a quick search on your name before admitting you to their program, and you dont want something written in haste to derail your chances of getting in.
But being active on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms isnt a complete no-no. In fact, savvy MBA candidates could actually use these venues to boost their credibility and solidify the good impressions made through their application materials.
Social Media Can Reinforce Your MBA Brand
For example, lets say that youre hoping to switch careers after business school, and in one of your essays you share your intention to work for a company that develops clean-energy options in third-world countries. You could tweet links to articles or books youre reading on the subject, you could post about a local conference you attended, or you could give your take on the most promising advancements in the field.
Or maybe your career to date has led you to become somewhat of an expert on microfinance. Reinforce that reputation through your online presence. Let people know when you were quoted in an article or asked to be on a panel.
Are you a marketing guru? It would be easy to weigh in on or share what some of the biggest brands are doing on social media. The key is to keep things professional and on point. Its absolutely fine to let your personality shine through, too just as it should in your essays.
And youre already following the programs youre applying to, right? Doing so could be a great way to get some insight about a school that you could work into your essays. Remember, if you dont consider social media to be another way to strengthen your candidacy, you may be missing out on a great opportunity that other MBA applicants will most certainly take advantage of.
Until next time,
The team at Stacy Blackman Consulting
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