MBA Archives - Midlife Career Strategy

Career Advice From Your Alma Mater (30 years later)

CathyG — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:35:15 +0000

Several years ago a WSJ article described a woman who returned to her MBA program for career coaching. The coaching apparently focused on accountability (a staple of just about any coaching) along with career tips. The article goes on to note that many universities still do not offer these services to alumni. You’re most likely […]

The post Career Advice From Your Alma Mater (30 years later) appeared first on Midlife Career Strategy.

Mid-Life Career Strategy: When a Harvard MBA won’t make a difference

CathyG — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:29:50 +0000

If you’re looking for a gift for a mid-life changer (maybe yourself), I recommend Ahead of the Curve, a new book by Philip Delves Broughton. Broughton left a successful career and what many would consider a dream job – Paris bureau chief for the London Daily Telegraph – to attend Harvard Business School. He performed […]

The post Mid-Life Career Strategy: When a Harvard MBA won’t make a difference appeared first on Midlife Career Strategy.

Mid-Life Career Change: Do you need a top named school to find a new career?

CathyG — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:44:29 +0000

“Norman” had been working for 15 years with great success. His mid-life career change came from a decision to move to a new state to be closer to his family, he discovered he would need a certification from an approved university. He found certification programs at a variety of venues, from a community college to […]

The post Mid-Life Career Change: Do you need a top named school to find a new career? appeared first on Midlife Career Strategy.

Mid-Life Career Strategy: Does an MBA Make Sense For Career Planning?

CathyG — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:52:49 +0000

Mid-life career changers often consider returning to school. Here are 3 reasons why you might consider getting an MBA… and when you might consider doing something else. (1) Supplementing skills in a field where you are already successful. An MBA degree has become extremely popular as a second degree to supplement an existing specialty. For […]

The post Mid-Life Career Strategy: Does an MBA Make Sense For Career Planning? appeared first on Midlife Career Strategy.

Mid-Life Career Change: Choosing an MBA or Doctoral Program Online

CathyG — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:31:50 +0000

Choosing the wrong school can be hazardous to your bank account, your goals and even your current job. On October 10, 2004, Sixty Minutes (a CBS-TV news program) featured a segment about a “university” that claimed to offer degrees through online courses. Many students believed they were signing up for a legitimate program. After all, […]

The post Mid-Life Career Change: Choosing an MBA or Doctoral Program Online appeared first on Midlife Career Strategy.

MBA course on leadership values draws attention

CathyG — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:02 +0000

Stewart Friedman, a professor at the Wharton School teaches a popular course on aligning personal core values with corporate careers. According to the New York Times article, the course is somewhat like a life coaching session. Before registering (the course is elective, not required), students must agree to share details of their personal lives and […]

The post MBA course on leadership values draws attention appeared first on Midlife Career Strategy.