Networking. To veterans, the word may seem slimy. Military members are taught from the start to not think about themselves. Selflessness is perhaps the most important value of the military community. So to the uninformed, the word “networking” conjures images of people shuffling around a room exchanging business cards and not so coyly trying to get a one-up on […]
Thanks to Ralph for sharing his story with other veterans interested in medicine. Tell us a bit about yourself and your military history. Like a lot of us who are in our mid 20s-30s, 9/11 left an indelible impression on me, so it was always in my plan to serve in some capacity. I was […]
This article in its original format was published by Andrew Hutchinson on LinkedIn. The article was posted on The Veteran Professional with the consent of the author. “Get it up and get it on!” the Drill Sergeant yells. You throw your rucksack on, grab your rifle, and fall into formation. It’s day-5 of boot camp, […]
Service does not need to stop after a veteran takes off their uniform. People around the country are having a tough time right now because of the pandemic. From people losing jobs to the stock market plunging, to simply being stuck in social isolation there are millions of Americans struggling. Our country sent us overseas […]
In going through your military transition, there can be a lot of questions: What do you want to do next in your life? What will be your next career? I’m a big believer in reading, broadly and deeply. If you ever listen to really successful people, they almost always have some type of consistent reading […]
May 5, 2020 Mark School Profiles For veterans looking to head to a top-tier business school, it’s hard to ignore Wharton. Always in the upper crust[…] Read more May 1, 2020 Mark School Profiles There’s two big things you should know about Columbia Business School: Location and flexibility. An MBA experience at Columbia Business[…] Read […]
I worked with some super-smart enlisted folks while I was in the military. Many already had their undergraduate degree and have the opportunity to pursue a graduate degree with their GI Bill after leaving the military. How smart? One day I walked down into my platoon area and two of the team leaders were discussing rocket […]
The last part of the Military to MBA series will be about what to do at school to succeed and get the most from your experience. You can create opportunities not only for yourself but also for other veterans. A few key points to take into the process: Have a plan. Give back. Share your experiences. […]
Besides the GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, some of the top universities and colleges in the nation have endowments just for veterans. These can help fund Yellow Ribbon scholarships, but can also offer resources and programs specific to veteran students. As an example, New York University’s Stern School of Business has the Fertitta […]
I am not a tech guy. While on active duty, if my team saw me on the computer doing anything besides writing a report or working on a slideshow, they would tell me to quickly stop what I was doing because most likely I was about to break something. But I’ve made the goal to […]
May 5, 2020 Mark School Profiles For veterans looking to head to a top-tier business school, it’s hard to ignore Wharton. Always in the upper crust[…] Read more May 1, 2020 Mark School Profiles There’s two big things you should know about Columbia Business School: Location and flexibility. An MBA experience at Columbia Business[…] Read […]
In Part 1 of the Military to MBA series, we looked at making the decision on an MBA. Is it even worth it? Are you going after an MBA just to get a fancy degree? Do you need it to accomplish your goals? Assumedly if you are reading this, you are staying with the idea […]
Congratulations! You are on the final leg of going from the military to your MBA. If you’ve made it this far in the process of going from the military to pursuing an MBA at a top program, the world is seemingly your oyster. After you submit your application and complete an interview, you have to […]
There is a lot of interest in the veteran community in heading from the military to an MBA. This will be the first in a huge 7-part series detailing a path for veterans to move from the military into a top MBA program. This first part is meant to help veterans decide if an MBA […]