MIT Sloan Career Stories

Brint Markle, MBA 2014, discusses how his entrepreneurial career path led him to take on a traditional job search. Brint also offers recommendations on embarking on a targeted job search, networking, and how the CDO helped him navigate a career …

Alumni Sam Épée-Bounya (MBA ’03) shares how values, authenticity and resilience were keys to a successful career and a life with impact.

Sam Épée-Bounya, MBA ‘03
Managing Director, Wellington Management
Emerging Markets Debt Team (Focus:  Latin America and Africa).

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We recently spoke with Thuy Anh Vu, SFMBA 2021, about how she is using her time at MIT Sloan to best position herself to pivot from finance to healthcare. Anh also discusses the importance of networking when seeking new career …

Stella Machel came to MIT Sloan with the goal of being globally competitive in the finance industry. She holds a leadership role in banking in Mozambique, where she is identified as a top talent within the organization. Stella discusses how …

Catherine Nevins came to MIT Sloan to make a career pivot. She was unsure about what career path she wanted to take, but networking and her involvement in the Sloan community helped her navigate the way. Catherine also discusses how …

Ali Adoudou discusses how his experience at MIT Sloan has allowed him to position himself for the ongoing transformation in his field of Oil and Gas. Ali utilized the CDO’s resources to determine his values, visions, and strengths, aligning that …

Olga Timirgalieva discusses how her involvement in MIT Sloan clubs and organizations has created meaningful relationships. She also offers advice on how to best position yourself for an interview- suggesting networking tips and how to prepare.

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Nelly Mensah,  MBA 2015
Employer at time of Interview: Sephora, Sr. Director of Store Experience and Digital Products
Internship Company: Kering Group in Milan (Brands: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen)
Pre-and Post-MBA Company: Deloitte Digital

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Justin Steinman discusses how he utilized the CDO’s resources to structure a networked job search. He describes the career exercises that he found most helpful in putting together his elevator pitch and also offers helpful networking tips.

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