Career Development Office - MIT Sloan School of Management

Jess Galica, MBA ’16, recently published new a book titled, Leap: Why It’s Time to Let Go to Get Ahead in Your Career. This book shares the stories of high-performing women who have redefined their career trajectories and explores why …

I haven’t been to the CDO in a while (or at all ), is it OK to make an appointment with my Career Advisor? 

Yes! We understand that as MFins, you have full schedules and that you are all in different …

Alyse Kalish | The Muse | 6/21/2023

Wouldn’t it be great if we all had a personal job search assistant? Someone we could turn to, anytime, for assistance in our careers?

Well, we may not have that at our disposal, but we …

Asha Aravindakshan, SFMBA ‘17, recently started a new role as the US General Manager of Multiverse, Britain’s first edtech startup to reach unicorn status. They provide high-quality on-the-job training through digital apprenticeships that combine work, training, and community. Congratulations, Asha!

Read more here:  …

By Carrie Champigny and Samantha McGurgan

What is a skills gap analysis, and why does it matter? 

A key aspect of your MIT Sloan journey is bridging gaps that may exist between your current capabilities and the requirements of your …

Herminia Ibarra and Spish Rurak | Harvard Business Review | September 5, 2023

Look online at any of the thousands of articles available on the challenges of networking for a job, and you’ll find that 100% of them give advice on how …

How do I get cover letter writing support?

A cover letter is your opportunity to convince an employer that you will be a great fit for the position. Similar to writing a resume, it’s important to tailor your content to …

Lea McLeod | The Muse | 8/31/2023

The first time I made a presentation to an executive team, I quickly realized it wasn’t business as usual. There was a different energy in the room. It was intense, efficient, and expectant. No one …

Jordan Stark | Next Step Partners

Let’s face it, the last several years have been difficult. Covid, and all of its knock-on effects, the climate crisis, culture wars, and concerns around AI have all made it difficult for many of us …

Kat Boogaard | The Muse | 9/11/2023

When we think about different types of leaders, it’s tempting to group them into just two categories: good and bad. Maybe there was that former boss who made you feel supported and inspired. And maybe …