What needs to be on your CV for MBA applications?

If you want the EDHEC Global MBA admissions team to evaluate your CV for application, please send it to us.

Which information does the MBA admissions team expect to find on your CV? 

GENERAL

• Keep it clear, simple and attractive to the eye. 
• Don’t go over the top with colours or font. 
• A photo reminds the selection committee who you are after the interview – decide if you want to make it easy for them.
• 1 or 2 pages maximum. 
• Do not use full sentences or “I”
• Favour bullet points where possible
• Make your key information easily identifiable 
• Get the right tone - don’t undersell yourself but don’t boast, exaggerate or make false claims. You’re in competition - make your added value stand out. 

PERSONAL DETAILS

Start with your personal details – including age, nationality and gender if your name is ambiguous. 

EDUCATION

• Name of school, city/country, degree (in bold)
• Add band, GPA and rank in class if known
• Provide clear start and finish dates
• Start with highest degree first. 
• Mention any international exchange programmes

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• Company, city/country, brief description if company is not well known (in bold)
• Job title
• Use reverse chronological order
• Dates of start and end - even if you stayed there for less than a year 
• Make it clear if it was full time or part time 
• List your tasks and achievements and quantify where possible
• Indicate any tasks involving leadership, management or mentoring
• Do not go into too much technical detail – you are not applying for a job

TRAINING

Mention any training courses you have had.

OTHER

List any awards, publications, presentations, patents, professional licenses, certifications or volunteer experiences

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE

• List the countries you have visited (or write “Trips to over 20 countries” etc)
• Mention again any exchange programmes

LEISURE

List a maximum of 5 diverse pastime activities and include any particular achievements