BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem
TTP OnDemand GMAT Video Course
Featured Course

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Scott Woodbury-Stewart’s private virtual classroom — 400 hours of master-class video lessons for the GMAT Focus Edition.

  • 715+ score guarantee — highest in the industry (99th percentile)
  • 52 chapters · 1,500+ lessons · 4,000+ practice questions
  • 400 hours of video · 1,500+ instructor-led HD smartboard lessons
  • 300,000+ students accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth & Sloan & more
  • 24/7 live support + weekly Zoom office hours with GMAT instructors
  • TTP AI Assist — 24/7 AI-powered virtual tutor for instant help
  • 1,200+ flashcards + AI-powered study assistant & daily calendar
  • OnDemand, LiveTeach & GMAT Bootcamp formats available
  • Also: GRE, SAT Math & Executive Assessment courses
  • MBA Admissions Consulting now available
  • 🏆 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Award: Test Prep Solution Provider of the Year
  • 200,000+ students served
  • 5-day free trial — $0 to start, no auto-billing, cancel anytime
★★★★★ 5.0 (559 reviews)
130-pt guarantee
$0 to start then $127/mo
Start Free 5-Day Trial Read 559 Reviews →

Should I soften a technical resume for application?

Free advice from the world's top MBA consultants
Expert replies
Post new topic Post Reply
Previous Topic Next Topic
Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts
Posts: 18
Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:34 pm
Location: Philadephia, PA
Thanked: 2 times
GMAT Score:660
by theGoodLife » Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:00 pm
Hello,
Some of the schools require me to send in a resume. I work in the IT industry and my resume is rather technical. Should I soften my resume in my application, or should I just use the same resume I would use if I were to apply for a job?

I would appreciate any advice on this topic.

thank you!
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Source: — Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant |

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
MBA Admissions Consultant
Posts: 193
Joined: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:57 pmFollowed by: 2 members
Location: Philadelphia
Thanked: 22 times

by Eliot » Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:31 pm
theGoodLife,

Thanks for your post. Keep in mind that a resume is essentially a marketing document - you are marketing yourself to a particular audience. While your current resume is probably fine for landing another IT job, it most likely will need to be modified to appeal to the business school adcom. For example, the adcom is not really interested in seeing a very technical resume, especially since they aren't working in the IT field. Instead, the adcom likes to see examples of your leadership and impact at work. For example, you should show how your IT work helped your IT client increase revenue or decrease cost.

Feel free to send me your resume - I would be happy to give you some more tips. In addition, we have a resume guide for sale on our website that you might find useful. https://www.clearadmit.com/ss_resume.html

Sincerely,

Eliot Ingram
Clear Admit LLC
Eliot Ingram
Clear Admit, LLC
[email protected]
215 568 2590

Stay Informed with Clear Admit!
Read our Blog for daily MBA admissions tips and updates.
Follow us on Twitter for breaking b-school news.
Download our Publications on MBA programs and admissions strategy.
Visit our MBA Admissions Wiki to read and share application insights.
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Post new topic Post Reply
• Page 1 of 1