Title: The MBA slingshot for women : using business school to catapult your career /
Authors: Lindsay, Nicole M.
Year: 2014
Subjects: Master of business administration degree.; Women in higher education; Career development; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Education.
Abstract: "Recognized expert in diversity and founder of DiversityMBAPrep.com illustrates how women in an MBA program can leverage the graduate school experience to catapult their professional careers"--
Contents: 1. The trash collector: the power of the MBA -- 2. Ready, aim, fire: the MBA slingshot approach -- 3. Ego: discerning your true self -- 4. Aspirations: more than an awesome job -- 5. Brawn in your band: creating a consistent, powerful personal brand -- 6. Never too early: the slingshot starts in the classroom -- 7. Career exploration: investigate or concentrate? -- 8. More than résumé bullets: leveraging club activities -- 9. B-school life: building a sense of community -- 10. So you say you are an MBA? Developing the knowledge and expertise to lead -- 11. Take shots on the practice range: developing skills and experience for the real world -- 12. Human catapult: managing relationships to propel you toward your goals -- 13. Ladies who launch: building an all-girls network -- 14. Manhandle: locking up Mr. Right, 2.5 kids, and Fido -- 15. Catapulted: putting it all together.