Little b Schools | 5 Rules of Getting a Job

Rule #1: Remember the Michael Jordan Rule: Jordan was the best basketball player of his era. Charles Barkley was arguably #2. On any given night, Barkley might outscore Jordan. However, NO ONE would ever remember Charles Barkley as the best player of his era. The same rule applies for b-schools.

Rule #2: Start small and work your way up

Rule #3: Continue obtaining designations: Unlike b-schools which can vary in terms of credibility, nobody questions the value of an accounting designation or a CFA.

Rule 4: There is no substitute for passion and industry knowledge

Rule 5: Rules are made to be broken…

Choosen excerpts by JMM from

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