Resumes & Cover Letters
By Alison Doyle | The Balance Careers
If you’re seeking a job outside of the United States, be aware that many employers will ask you for a curriculum vitae (CV), perhaps with an accompanying profile, rather than for a resume. In …
MFin Cover Letter Reviews
Cover letters play an important role in your job applications. The CDO offers Cover Letter Reviews to help you receive feedback and strengthen your application.
To request a cover letter review, email the following documents to mfincoverletters@mit.edu:
A draft of …
MFin Resume Reviews
Instructions to receive feedback via VMock and from a career advisor are included below. Be sure to leverage the Resume Resources on Your CDO prior to requesting feedback.
Receive Feedback from VMock:
In VMock, select Upload Resume to submit your …
By Jenny Foss | The Muse
What prompts you to click into an article when you’re browsing online? I’ll bet I know your answer: the headline. As consumers of media—all types of media—we gravitate toward a compelling headline. That’s what prompts …
By Lily Zhang | The Muse
You’ve likely heard the advice to add numbers to your resume bullets. It helps recruiters really picture the impact you’ve made in your position, and it frankly just sounds more impressive.
See for yourself: Which …
Resume Reviews offered now until August 7; sign up today to secure the time slot that works best for your schedule
Participate in a Resume Review session to obtain feedback on your resume from a career advisor and classmates! Each …
Are you an MIT Sloan Alum re-entering the workforce or navigating a career change? Meet recruiters, initiate your personalized action plan, and gain valuable tools for relaunching your career at the iRelaunch Return to Work Virtual Conference.
The iRelaunch Return to …
By Gary Burnison | CNBC
I’ve received thousands of resumes throughout my entire career — and believe me, I’ve seen them all: Too long, too short, too boring, too many typos, too hard to read and every layout imaginable.
To be completely …
MFins – Congratulations on all your hard work and accomplishments throughout the summer and fall terms. Before you take-off for a well-deserved break, the CDO has 5 useful tips for you to have a productive winter break!
Relax, rest, and …
