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Balancing MBA Admissions and Life: Insights from Carnegie Mellon MBA Graduate, Mable Thelakkaden
When pursuing an MBA degree, it can be challenging to balance the admissions process with other responsibilities in a prospective student’s life. Learn more from MBA graduate, Mable Thelakkaden, who shares where her motivation came from to earn her MBA, as well as her personal experience and insights into the MBA program at Carnegie Mellon […]
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Forté Fellows Take A Stand Against Anti-LGBTQIAS+ Discrimination
With anti-LGBTQIAS+ legislation and discrimination on the rise, businesses and non-profit organizations are standing up in opposition to shine a light on these inequities. Meet three Forté Fellows who are also making a difference in the lives of LGBTQIAS+ MBA students and their allies.
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Career Search Tips for International MBAs
International MBA students searching for a job in the U.S. may face sponsorship challenges, less understanding of the search process, and a smaller network than their U.S. counterparts. Here are some recommendations — and hope — for international women who are navigating the often-rocky road to landing a post-MBA job in the U.S.
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UCLA Forté Fellows Influenced by Asian-American Heritage
Meet Forté Fellows, Anh Cao and Jenny Muliawan, MBA students at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, who share how their Asian-American heritage has influenced their careers.
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Forté Fellow: From MBALaunch On Demand to IESE in Barcelona
Growing up in Trinidad & Tobago, Samantha Sangster explored several careers – teacher, entrepreneur, and World Bank staffer – before deciding on business school. After participating in Forté MBALaunch On Demand, she is now a Forté Fellow studying for her MBA at IESE in Barcelona.
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Recovering from a Layoff? Follow This Expert Advice
A layoff is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face in your professional career. Here’s how to process your feelings, find support, and move forward.