Matt Kefford

Matt Kefford is careers & news editor for BusinessBecause and a contributing writer for mba.com and the GMAC Connect advisor blog. Matt writes and edits stories covering business education, with a particular focus on the career paths available after business school.

Matt is an experienced media professional, he’s previously written for national news organizations including The Sunday Times and i News, as well as a number of regional titles. He’s also worked in social media for Sky News.

Matt has a B.A. in History from the University of Leeds and an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Sheffield. He is also a gold standard accredited journalist with the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

Matt's Recent Articles

How do I prepare a strong Harvard MBA application?

Interested in applying to study the MBA at Harvard Business School? From essays to acceptance rates, find out what you need to know to ace your Harvard MBA application

4 October, 2024
What interview questions should I prepare for when applying to the ISB MBA?

The Indian School of Business offers a highly ranked and competitive MBA degree. To help you land a place, find out what you need to know about the current ISB MBA interview questions

4 November, 2024
MBA in Finance: What careers are available to you?

What are the career prospects of an MBA in finance? Opportunities can be found with multinational banks as well as Fortune 500 companies. Here’s a breakdown of what's available

9 December, 2025
What are the key takeaways from the latest Harvard MBA employment report?

Which companies hire MBAs from Harvard Business School? What do they earn? Is the HBS MBA right for you? Find out key takeaways from the latest Harvard MBA employment report

4 December, 2025
MBB consulting | What’s it like working at McKinsey, Bain and BCG?

Wondering what the culture is like at the MBB consulting firms? Consultants at the Big Three reveal what it’s like working at McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting Group

4 December, 2025
Consulting Recruiting Timeline | What Are The Application Deadlines For 2025?

Find out the consulting recruiting timeline for 2025, including the McKinsey recruiting timeline, Bain application deadlines, and the hiring process for BCG summer internships

5 May, 2025
20 Best Sustainability MBA Programs | Corporate Knights Ranking

The Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking lists the best sustainability MBA programs. Here are the b-schools using business as a force for good

19 November, 2025
Webinar | How Business School Can Prepare You To Lead In The AI Era

Hear from experts about how AI is changing the demands placed upon business leaders, plus how business school can prepare you to become a leader of the future

12 November, 2025
Webinar | MBA Skills Workshop: Mastering The Skills To Unlock Your Innovation Potential

Want to become an innovative change-maker in your career? Explore how developing an innovative mindset can help you stand stand out and drive meaningful change in your organization

10 November, 2025
Why Is An MBA A Good Option For Careers In Finance?

Which type of business degree should you choose? Tyler Toscani, an MBA student at City University of Hong Kong, explains why he chose an MBA to kickstart his career in finance

17 June, 2022