Written by Apinya Assavasrisilp
Pranitee Suriyaprapadilok
BBA Class of 2010 (BBA#15)
In a very warm afternoon of Monday 26th March, we, the current students and a few alumni (who skipped work), were brought back to the university by a useful session with Ajarn Bancha. Rather than a simple, informative session, Ajarn Bancha started up with a clip from youtube explaining how to get into Harvard Business School, (we wished we could get into the school if we followed those practices!). Ajarn raised a question asking whether we should direct to school or work first. To get an answer, we need to ask ourselves 'what is our goal?'. If we cannot answer, getting a job (or a few jobs) might be a way to find the answer.
Then, Ajarn Bancha continued with several examples of candidate profiles - pointing what combined characteristics are preferable. The consultant is definitely at advantage, but new grads also have a choice. A power couple could also get into a top school together! Not only we know what we could do to build up a nice profile, but we, alumni, also get some hope up as well. After that, Ajarn shared the tips to write a perfect resume. Hobbies and a fun side of us should and actually recommended to be added in the resume! This is some of tips to make our profiles stand out among piles of them.
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After the applications were done and sent to schools, it came to the interview. Ajarn noted what we should expect and prepare for the interview, which could be a face-to-face interview or an interview via skype. We should have our agenda for the interview and be ready to ask the interviewer a few questions. All in all, we should make our resume, essays, and the interview outstand and memorable. Before the session ended, Ajarn Bancha wrapped up with what he (and others) got from master degree including knowledge, invaluable experience, connections, etc. which inspire and get us fire up even more.
Above all, we would like to take this opportunity to express gratitude toward Ajarn Bancha and BBA Program. This session shows us that their focus is not only shape us to be qualified graduates, they also care and prepare the paths to the bright future for us as well. As alumni, we would say BBA Thammasat is one of the best decisions we have ever made in our lives. Thank you.
Posted date: April 3, 2012 – 10:00 hrs. |
