Author Archives: MIT Sloan CDO

What’s the fastest way to find a job? New data provides the answer!

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So you’re about to launch a job search – but you’re not sure where to begin?

Should you blast out dozens of applications online? Or network your way to career glory?

Should you enlist the help of a headhunter? Or …

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The Truth about Career Change

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Let’s be honest: Career change is hard.

While you may desperately want to become a web developer, data scientist, or digital marketer, the recruiters for those roles want you to stay put.

Why?

Because sad to say, your attempt …

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7 Tips for Effective Multigenerational Leadership

Amanda Cardoso | The Muse | Updated 3/4/2024

Multigenerational leadership has become a hot topic, sparking discussions on social media platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok—not to mention within office corridors. With Gen Z joining forces with Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials, it’s …

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5 Toxic Traits to Avoid at Work (And How to Deal with Them)

Deanna deBara | The Muse | Updated 2/28/2024

Work often throws people together that may not necessarily interact in their personal lives. And, as such, you might not always love your coworkers. But there’s a big difference between a colleague you don’t …

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Career Successes: Elshan Gahramanov, MFin ’25 – Navigating the Art of Consulting Interviews with Limited Time

This past summer, Elshan Gahramanov, MFin ’25, received an interview for a consulting internship at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Consulting interviews are known to be intense, and Elshan got invited to the first interview with only two days to prepare. …

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MFin Career Question of the Week: I’m an 18 month student, and I’m wondering HOW I should start taking action for full-time recruiting?

I’m an 18 month student, and I’m wondering HOW I should start taking action for full-time recruiting?

Understanding relevant industry and company timelines for full-time recruitment will be very helpful. Even more important is figuring out how to execute a …

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MBA Q&A Spotlight: I am pursuing a Dirt Road/Jungle search, but I feel stuck. What advice do you have?

I am pursuing a Dirt Road/Jungle search, but I feel stuck. What advice do you have?

Looking for a job via the Dirt Road or Jungle pathways can be a challenging process and it’s easy to feel like you are …

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Career Peers Application OPEN + Info Session (March 13)

Calling All Rising 2Y MBA Students: Interested in developing your career mentorship skills while giving back to the Sloan community? Apply to be a Career Peer! Working in collaboration with the Career Development Office (CDO), Career Peers are highly committed students …

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MFin Career Question of the Week: I’m an 18 month student, and I’m wondering WHEN I should start taking action for full-time recruiting?

As students are getting into the swing of the spring semester, we’re starting to hear more questions around full-time recruiting from 18-month students. While each situation is unique and will benefit from individual attention and a strategy discussion with your …

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MIT Sloan Product Conference 2024

MIT Sloan Product Conference 2024

Date: March 1st, 2024
Location:
Tang Center (E51)
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-sloan-product-conference-2024-tickets-669350123237
The MIT Sloan Product Conference is a student-led annual event that brings together a diverse group of product leaders and professionals from top tech organizations …

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