Self-assessment should be the first step in any major career or life change, including the decision to apply to MBA programs.
But what is pre-MBA self-assessment? Before you commit to earning an MBA, you should take time to reflect on your work experience, your abilities, and your ambitions. You should ask, Am I where I want to be in my career and my life? And, What would it take to get there? Assuming an MBA will help you achieve your goals, think about what specifically you want to learn and gain in an MBA program.
Why should you self-assess, and how? With sufficient self-assessment, you will stand out in the MBA admissions process as someone who is prepared and motivated. These qualities can help give you a real edge over the competition.
If you self-assess well, you'll be better able to articulate your career and educational goals in relation to your strengths and experience; you'll also be able to say exactly how an MBA at a particular school will help you meet your goals, and how you will contribute to the program.
Good self-assessment will also help you answer the following important questions:
- Why am I sure an MBA is right for me?
- What do I have in common with MBAs and business professionals?
- What post-MBA careers fit my personal strengths, interests, abilities, and work-related values?
- What kinds of business schools, companies, and corporate cultures seem to suit me?
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