Mastering LinkedIn is a significant component to effective networking. Sloan now has free student and alumni access to “LinkedIn: The Missing Manual,” a course created by former LinkedIn employees to help you best leverage the platform. Here is their description …
By Karina Michel Feld | Authority Magazine | March 22, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives today. Many of us now have new challenges that come with working from home, homeschooling, and sheltering in place.
As …
We grieve the loss of eight lives in Atlanta on March 16th. Although we do not know the full details, we condemn these murders. Our hearts are with our Asian community members and friends, and we strongly denounce this disturbing …
By Eric Eliasson and Lara Mitra | MIT Sloan Ideas Made to Matter | March 17, 2021
Turning their podcast into a qualitative study, Eric Eliasson and Lara Mitra synthesize interviews with industry leaders into 10 career insights.
We met in the …
By Regina Borsellino | The Muse
What are the most important tools for a job seeker? You probably said your resume and your network. But what about the platform that combines them? LinkedIn allows you to share your experience, skills, and …
By Vibhu Sinha | Vault | March 05, 2021
In a recent blog, I outlined my five-step method for professional networking. I offered a perspective on how the strategy for conducting informational interviews is just as applicable today as it was 10 …
By Ike Zhang, MBA 2021, Spring Fellow
For many of us, going to business school is a fresh start both personally and professionally. I came to Sloan as a way to pivot away from my career in management consulting at …
When a company extends an offer, there will be several elements for you to evaluate based on their competitiveness and what you personally value most. The cash usually gets our attention first (base salaries and incentive compensation, such as performance …
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By Lily Zhang | The Muse
Internships are an amazing way to get some relevant experience on your resume while in school, even if you don’t see yourself at that particular company post-graduation. That said, they’re increasingly being used as a funnel …
We recognize that there are instances when you need additional time to decide on whether to accept an offer. Below is some sample wording for asking for an extension of an offer acceptance deadline. We recommend expressing your gratitude for …
