Career Development Office - MIT Sloan School of Management

How do I leverage my network in the recruiting process?

In the past few weeks, you put in a lot of hard work to connect with alumni and industry contacts. How can you leverage your connections in the recruiting process …

How do I overcome feeling overwhelmed by recruiting?

MFin students are incredibly skilled, resourceful, and hard-working when it comes to recruiting, but you may still feel overwhelmed when juggling multiple priorities and decisions. Here are some practical tips to maintain …

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 Cabezas 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 …