Bloomberg featured new research from Stanford University and Revelio Labs examining how workers revise their past employment histories on LinkedIn.
Among the education groups studied, MBA graduates were the most likely to alter past work experiences, with 29% making retrospective changes to their profiles.
Read the full story here.
Why are MBAs rewriting their career histories?
In “MBAs Are Most Likely to Rewrite Their Career Histories for the AI Age,” Bloomberg explores how these retrospective changes, which the researchers call “time-travel edits,” vary by education level.
The article points to changes in the skills employers value as AI takes on tasks including financial modeling and data analysis. These shifts may be influencing how MBA graduates frame their previous experience and position their skills for new opportunities.
The research uses Revelio Labs workforce data to examine how professional profiles change over time, providing another view into how workers respond as technology reshapes jobs and skills.
Read the full Bloomberg article for more on the findings: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-20/mbas-job-histories-get-the-most-polish-on-linkedin?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
FAQ
How many MBAs rewrite their past work experience on LinkedIn?
Research from Stanford University and Revelio Labs found that 29% of MBA graduates studied had altered past work experiences on their profiles
What does Revelio Labs measure?
Revelio Labs provides standardized workforce data covering areas including employment, job postings, hiring, compensation, skills, company headcount, and employee sentiment.