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Nov 2022
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#198 Inside the London Business School M...

Darren C. Joe
About this episode

Chris Tran, London Business School (LBS) MBA '22, shares lessons learned from applying to and attending LBS, as well as how he landed his first post-MBA consulting gig in London.

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  • Introducing Chris (0:00)
  • Chris' Pre-MBA Career & MBA Application Journey (3:45)
  • Consulting as a Post-MBA Career Goal (9:55)
  • Chris' Top 3 Tips for Applicants (12:30)
  • How Chris Honed his Application Story (16:40)
  • Preparing for the LBS MBA Interview (22:05)
  • Highlights from Chris' LBS MBA Experience (28:45)
  • Making the Most of Your MBA Time (47:45)
  • Structuring Your Network & Getting Help from Alumni (48:15)
  • Consulting Internships & Recruiting at LBS (49:40:)

About Chris

Chris graduated from London Business School's Full-time MBA program in 2022 and works as a Business Strategy Consultant for Accenture (UK). Chris received his Bachelors in Actuarial Science from Keele University. He then worked in investment management in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for 8 years before getting his MBA.

Episode write-up and show notes: https://touchmba.com/inside-the-london-business-school-mba-chris-tran

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