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Mary M. Burns

Advisor

Role and Company

Career Coach , Kellogg School of Management Career Management Team; AdviseU (private coaching practice)

Expertise

25 years experience in general business

Location

Chicago , IL

About Mary M.

I'm a former Marketer who worked for 17 years in the Advertising industry supporting consumer and business brands. In 2003, I made a career shift to Higher Education, teaching and coaching.

For the last dozen years, I have been a Career Coach (CDF trained) working largely with Millennials on strategic career planning, the job search and much more. I have been a coach for MLT, a non-profit providing coaching support for under-representative minorities attending the top 15 MBA programs in the U.S. In addition to my private coaching practice, AdviseU, I also work for the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Since 2012, I have been a member of the Career Management Center team where I support MBAs in two programs. In this role, I have worked closely with many Vets across all branches of our Armed Forces who have made successful - and exciting! - transitions to their civilian careers. I have a pulse on the market, am familiar with a wide range of business careers in all sorts of organizations - large and small, private or public sector firms.

I'm happy to "serve" as a Career Coach for ACP and contribute to helping those find their next career. Proud Aunt of active duty Special Forces nephew.

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Mary M. 's Recent Answers

4 years ago

How do HR recruiter view candidates with an MBA degree?

Working closely with a top MBA program in the U.S. (Chicago), I coach students in two MBA programs and...

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4 years ago

Project Management Certifications

Dear Michael, If you visit the PMI (Project Management International) website, pmi.org, you'll find information about "accredited" organizations around...

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4 years ago

What are the biggest factors to consider in choosing a career when you have a diverse employment history?

Good morning Homero, Thank you for your time in serving in the USAF. In response to your question, I’m...

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4 years ago

Bank-to-Bank

Hi Kamran, I would be glad to share some best practices, insights and tips on "making successful transitions and onboarding". ...

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4 years ago

How do you best find remote work options?

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