Along with the hard facts of a candidate’s academic background and professional history, MBA admissions committees also place a good deal of emphasis on the softer skills people use at work.  The business school experience is highly collaborative, as students work together on class assignments, cooperate to run clubs and plan conferences and events, and share industry insights and interviewing best practices during the recruiting process.  Admissions committees therefore seek applicants who have demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.

While it’s fairly common for MBA applicants to have some experience working as part of a group or a team, not everyone will have had the opportunity to manage others or take ownership of projects.  Setting out to build a track record of leadership before business school will not only help you stand out in the admissions process, but also develop skills that will serve you well throughout your career.

The most obvious place to look for leadership opportunities is in the workplace.  In some fields, responsibility for teams and projects comes as a natural part of an individual’s early progression within an organization.  If you work in a field in which this kind of exposure is fairly routine, don’t be afraid to speak up.  Consider approaching your supervisor and sharing your desire to gain some hands-on management time.  He or she may have a lead on an upcoming opportunity, or be able to advise you about how to best position yourself to be considered for the sort of role you’re seeking. 

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