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9 Keys to Successfully Break Into VC

By Lindsey Nicholson, MBA Career Advisor

Are you excited about VC and want to recruit, but not sure where to get started? VC is a small and competitive industry, and recruiting can be challenging, even for the most qualified candidates. …

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Golden Rule Networking: How To Build Your Network Authentically

Rebecca Henninger | Forbes.com | 08.14.20

A resume writing expert and accountability coach, Rebecca Henninger guides clients to job search smarter and build recession-proof careers. 

Networking is a hot-button issue for every job seeker, regardless of what stage of their career they …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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MFin Career Question of the Week: I’ve been in contact with a company and there’s been a delay in communication. What do I do?

I’ve been in contact with a company and there’s been a delay in communication. What do I do?

If you’re waiting for a response after an interview or when trying to set up a networking call, delays are often due …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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MFin Career Question of the Week: My summer or full-time employer is asking for documentation or has questions about my working status. Where can I find this information?

My summer or full-time employer is asking for documentation or has questions about my working status.  Where can I find this information? 

As students prepare for their upcoming employment, the CDO advisors see an increase in requests for specific documentation, …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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MBA Q&A Spotlight: I keep hearing that we are in a “just-in-time market.” What does this mean, and when should I start applying for jobs?

I keep hearing that we are in a “just-in-time market.” What does this mean, and when should I start applying for jobs?

A just-in-time market refers to a recruiting environment where employers focus on filling job vacancies as they arise, …

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

breakinto.tech

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 …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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The Truth about Career Change

breakinto.tech

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 …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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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 …

By MIT Sloan CDO
MIT Sloan CDO
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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 …

By MIT Sloan CDO
MIT Sloan CDO
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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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