MFin Career Question of the Week: I’m not seeing much success in my LinkedIn outreach attempts. How do I increase the response rate?

I’m not seeing much success in my LinkedIn outreach attempts. How do I increase the response rate?

It’s all about the approach. Almost every alum or industry professional we talk to says that they are more likely to answer a …

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MFin Career Question of the Week: What is the value of a Career Central profile?

What is the value of a Career Central profile?

Having a completed Career Central profile is key to optimizing your job search experience within the system. Employers can do targeted searches based on your areas of interest, work experience, or …

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Boston Career Fair Calendar by College to Climate

Boston Career Fair Calendar by College to Climate

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MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I ask for a professional reference? 

How do I ask for a professional reference? 

We are excited to introduce a new guide from the CDO, “How to Ask for a Professional Reference.” This guide offers practical steps for selecting and managing professional references. It …

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25 Companies That Hire Immigrants and Sponsor H-1B Visas

Olga Feoktistova | Forum Daily | 1/19/2024

The H-1B visa has served as an important bridge between skilled foreign labor and the American labor market. This includes many startups such as Stripe, Plaid, X and Carta that have taken advantage of the …

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MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I add my Fin-Lab and Proseminar experience to my resume and LinkedIn? Why does it matter how I display it?

How do I add my Fin-Lab and Proseminar experience to my resume and LinkedIn? Why does it matter how I display it?

We hope you are enjoying your Action Learning projects, and are gaining valuable knowledge and experience. Now it’s …

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Making This Tiny Change In How You Use Social Networks Will Make You 98% More Successful Than Your Peers

Your Tango | The Ghana Report | 1/20/2024

The old saying goes, “It’s not what you know, but who.” The idea is that personal connections are more responsible for professional success than merit or ability. It’s certainly observable in cases of nepotism …

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MFin Career Question of the Week: I’ve accepted an offer! What should I do now?

I’ve accepted an offer! What should I do now?

First, congratulations! We recognize the hard work and dedication you’ve put into your internship and job searches. If you’ve accepted a role, we hope you’re feeling fantastic and excited about this …

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Creating a Career Vision for Your Life | LiveCareer

LiveCareer Staff Writer | LiveCareer

Remember when you were a kid and adults used to ask you what you wanted to be when you grew up? Are you still searching for the answer to that question years or decades later? Are …

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MFin Career Question of the Week: Can I do a winter or spring internship? What if it’s unpaid and/or remote?

Can I do a winter or spring internship? What if it’s unpaid and/or remote?

If you are an international student, no. Per MIT’s International Student Office (ISO), F-1 and J-1 students can only begin off-campus work (whether it is paid …

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