Understanding the Transformative Impact of AI: An MIT Sloan Career Development Office Conversation with Wei Zhang, Kingland Faculty Fellow in Business Analytics and Associate Professor of Marketing at the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University

There are two schools of thought: one sees AI as a force multiplier for societal good, and the other envisions a doomsday scenario. Do you foresee any existential or catastrophic AI risk? If so, how so?

Let me begin with …

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These Human Capabilities Complement AI’s Shortcomings

Brian Eastwood | MIT Sloan – Ideas Made to Matter | June 10, 2025

What impact will AI and emerging technologies have on the U.S. labor force? Since the arrival of ChatGPT a little less than three years ago, such debates have …

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CDO: Did You Know? | How to Find Alumni Contacts

Did you know there are multiple ways to find alumni contacts? Check out this video for three key resources for finding contacts in the MIT Sloan alumni community.

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Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke: AI is now a ‘fundamental expectation’ for employeesLütke says managers asking for new human talent will have to explain why the job can’t be done by AI.

April 7, 2025 I Mark Sullivan I Fast Company

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke shared an internal memo on X Monday that stressed the importance of using AI effectively in daily tasks. In fact, he wrote, using AI is now a …

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New! Explore Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Careers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new professional paths for business graduates.

Explore the new Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning page to learn about career paths, in-demand skills, and companies hiring for AI roles.

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In the Interim: Resources for Navigating Job Transitions

Feb. 20, 2025 I Allison Schultz

Job transitions — planned or not — are hard to navigate (period).

Whether we decide to leave our job, make a career move, or find ourselves without a job, the space between secure jobs is a …

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Request a Crunchbase Account – Free Access

The CDO has purchased several Crunchbase accounts for current MIT Sloan degree program students and recent graduates.

Crunchbase offers business information about private and public companies, including investments and funding information, founding members and individuals in leadership positions, and mergers …

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Spring 2025: Spotlight Series

Join the Career Development Office (CDO) for our upcoming Spotlight Series. This exciting event series will be held throughout the spring semester and will feature a variety of different industries and companies eager to connect with talented students like you.

Each …

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Drop-In with the CDO Employer Relations & Recruiting Team

11:30am-12:30pm | CDO (E52-331)

An Employer Relations & Recruiting team member is available for drop-in questions every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30am-12:30pm. Ask about industry outlooks, hiring trends, strategies for connecting with employers, breaking into a new industry or company, …

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How to Ask for (& Make the Most of) an Informational Interview

Jenny Foss

Career Coach | Professional Resume Writer | LinkedIn Learning Course Producer | I help people navigate job search, advance

Informational interviews should be such a straightforward concept, no?

I mean, the name literally spells out what they are: interviews that allow …

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