Insights on Business Schools, MBA and Master's Programs

Think of the resume as the Chapters of your story and the essays as the narrative.

In these 10 guidelines while editing the MBA Application Resume, we cover:

1) Responsibilities vs. Achievement

2) Repeating Action Verbs

Over the past four years, the hiring trends at NYU Stern have shown marked volatility across both Consulting and Financial Services, reflecting broader economic cycles and sector-specific shifts. 

We cover: change in hiring patterns among Top employers from 2021 to 2024

Regional hiring patterns at NYU Stern show a persistent trend. In this in-depth analysis of NYU Stern MBA Placement trends from 2021 to 2024 - By Location, we cover:

In recent years, there's been a noticeable shift among master's students pursuing careers in investment banking (IB), with many opting for Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, and the United Kingdom over traditional U.S. destinations.

In this in-depth trend analysis of NYU Stern post-MBA Salary and placements – By Function: 2021-24, we cover:

NYU Stern's Consulting placements – 37%, remained strong, surpassing its peers.

In this in-depth trend analysis of NYU Stern post-MBA Salary and placements – By Industry: 2021-24, we cover:

The consulting industry in Q1 2025 is experiencing a sharp evolution driven by a blend of technological innovation, client behavior shifts, regulatory pressures, and macroeconomic recovery. 

Firms are transitioning from traditional models toward tech-enabled delivery, outcome-based engagement structures, and hyper-specialized service offerings. 

In this in-depth analysis of the Consulting Industry for Q1 2025, we cover:

From the rise of telehealth and AI technologies to the ongoing challenges posed by workforce shortages, Q1 2025 saw the healthcare industry continuing to evolve at a remarkable pace. The convergence of innovation, regulatory shifts, and emerging market trends is driving significant changes across the sector. 

In this in-depth analysis of the Healthcare Industry for Q1 2025, we break down the key trends shaping the industry and what that means for MBA and Master’s applicants, job seekers, and professionals working in the healthcare industry. 

Q1 of 2025 was clearly marked by inflationary concerns and geopolitical risks. In this environment, trends emerge that reflect the broader shifts within the industry, from the resilience of private credit to strategic recalibrations in M&A activity, the rise of digitalization, and the impact of regulatory changes. 

In this in-depth analysis of the Investment Banking Industry for Q1 2025, we break down the key trends shaping the industry and what that means for MBA and Master’s applicants, job seekers, and Investment bankers. 

The first quarter of 2025 reveals a tech industry in dual motion, contracting in some segments while surging in others. Layoffs have continued intensely, with over 221,000 job cuts announced by February alone. Yet, at the same time, we’re seeing strong rebounds in cloud services, a deepening reliance on AI across industries, and accelerated investments in nuclear microreactors and advanced energy supply chains.