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Ask Coach Claudia!
Have a question about your job search or about how to handle a situation at work? Send your question to Coach Claudia by email or complete the comment form at the bottom of this page. Our Coach Claudia feature appears on our website and in our MBA Newsletter. If you would like to consult with Claudia regarding your career or need help with your branding value proposition, please email Claudia.
Send your question to Coach Claudia now!
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Question: "I applied for a job a couple of weeks ago and haven't heard anything. Is it okay to ask what the status of my application is?"
Answer: "Absolutely! If you have a contact name and email, then you should definitely use this as an opportunity to reach out to let the person know that you're still interested. I would also recommend sending a link to an article of interest about the company that you came across recently to show that you're staying abreast of the latest industry trends. If you've written a blog or received some type of recognition, no matter how small it might seem to you, feel free to share it as long as it's relevant."
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Question: "I recently saw a resume that had a picture of the job seeker on it. Should I include a picture on my resume?"
Answer: "Your resume should contain the following: your name, contact information including your mailing address and phone/cell number. In addition you should provide a brief summary highlighting your skills (4-6 sentences), abilities and achievements followed by your professional experience with locations, dates and significant affiliations and certifications. No need to include your photo unless you're auditioning for a print, ad or film role and have been asked to attach a picture."
About Coach Claudia
Claudia is the Vice President of Diversity and Leadership Development for MinorityMBAs.com. In this role, she heads career coaching services for our members. Previously, she served as a Director of Diversity, Women's Initiatives and Work Life Balance at Deloitte & Touche, and held leadership positions i at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Pfizer, Inc. Claudia also served at Assistant Director of Admissions for Columbia Business School and was the Lead MBA Coach for Management Leadership for Tomorrow. Clients of her coaching practice include multiple Fortune 500 companies as well as the Career Services Offices of several top ten MBA programs.
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