理想的求职者很可能这样回答：课程设置有利于弥补他们技能的缺陷；或是教学项目能提供全球视野；或是那所学校在他们的领域颇受好评，而网络教育使得求学之途不至于太过遥远。埃文说，不论如何，“关键在于，求职者在选择课程时，需要提供充足的理由，表现出巨大的热情。”

    当然，这些建议对将来想要选择网络MBA课程的学生来说同样值得参考，尤其是第3条。长期以来，人们普遍认为（尽管没有经常讨论），参加MBA培训、尤其是那些名校的MBA培训，并不在于学校能传授给你多少技术知识，而在于能遇到许多来自其他公司的精英人士。如果MBA培训计划中不包含面对面的授课，那就难以得到这样的机会。

    反馈：如果您已经获得了MBA在线学位，您觉得它对您的帮助大吗？如果您是招聘经理，求职者的简历上写明他是通过远程教育获得了MBA学位，您是否会轻视他？欢迎您在下面留言评论。

    译者：严匡正

    Ideal candidates will likely say that the curriculum was designed to fill in specific gaps in his or her skills, or that a program offered a global perspective, or because the candidate wanted to attend a school that is particularly well-regarded in his or her field without having to move thousands of miles away. Whatever the case may be, Ewen says, "the point is that candidates should be able to convey solid reasoning and strong enthusiasm for their choice."

    Of course, these tips are worth noting for prospective online MBA students as well, especially No. 3. It's long been widely accepted (if not often talked about) that the biggest advantage of getting an MBA -- particularly if it's from a prestigious school -- is not so much the technical knowledge it imparts, but rather the chance to meet fellow rising stars from other companies. An MBA program with no in-person component is not as likely to provide that.

    Talkback:If you've earned an MBA online, has it served you well? If you're a hiring manager, would you look askance at a long-distance MBA on a candidate's resume? Leave a comment below.