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 To Get Into Tech | 10 Tips To Help You Land A Job

Want to work in a big tech firm? How about an innovative tech startup? Find out 10 tips on how to get into tech from professionals who have launched careers in the industry

11 December, 2024
Big Tech | What’s It Like Working At Amazon, Google & Microsoft?

Working at Amazon, Google, or Microsoft is often the goal for ambitious professionals eyeing up careers in tech. But what is working for a big tech firm actually like?

10 December, 2024
Careers In Technology Guide | Is Tech The Right Career For You?

Careers in technology are popular, but is the tech industry right for you? Download our guide to discover what salaries and opportunities business school grads can expect in tech

10 December, 2024
MBAs in China are landing jobs with top firms like Apple and Alibaba–here’s how

Top multinational companies like Apple and Alibaba hire from the cohorts of MBA programs in China each year. Find out how studying in China can boost your career

4 December, 2024
What Are The World’s Biggest Consulting Companies & How Can You Work For Them?

Aiming to land a job with a prestigious consulting firm? The biggest consulting companies include the likes of McKinsey, Deloitte, and BCG. Find out how to launch your consulting career

2 December, 2024
3 Valuable MBA Lessons I’ve Learned As A Nontraditional Student

Considering enrolling in an MBA as someone from a nontraditional student background? Find out three valuable lessons this former hospital nurse has learned during his MBA

5 November, 2024
Average GMAT Scores For The World’s Top MBA Programs

What GMAT score do you need to get into a top MBA? Check out the average GMAT scores for the world’s top MBA programs

30 October, 2024
Survey Reveals The Key Artificial Intelligence Topics Business Schools Are Teaching

With artificial intelligence increasingly becoming a learning area at business schools, a new survey reveals some of the key artificial intelligence topics schools are teaching

25 October, 2024
7 Leading Startup Companies That Sponsor H1B Visas

If you’re looking for opportunities in the US and want to launch your career within an innovative and entrepreneurial environment, here are seven leading startup companies that sponsor H1B visas

25 October, 2024
Business School Applications Growing At Record Levels, Study Reveals

The number of people applying to business schools across the globe is rising at record levels, according to the latest GMAC Application Trends Survey

23 October, 2024