Amazon Pathways Newsletter

Below you’ll find an update on our summer 2023 internship, upcoming virtual events, and information about Worldwide Operations at Amazon.

We have created a landing page (https://bit.ly/23NAPW) to provide additional information for you and your students regarding the Pathways operations …

By Susan Todd
Susan Todd Senior Associate Director, Recruiting Services/Alumni Employer Relationship Manager
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5 Qualities That Make a Good Board Chair

Lambeth Hochwald | Fortune | September 30, 2022

If you’ve ever attended a board meeting led by an effective chair, it probably becomes clear quite quickly that this person possesses a unique blend of skills—from diplomacy and intellectual curiosity to an uncanny …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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Presenting About Data to Your Board: 6 Tips From Experts

Dylan Walsh | MIT Sloan Ideas Made to Matter | September 6, 2022

Data is a strategic asset — and being able to communicate about your data strategy is vital. Prepare early, connect to key business goals, and tell compelling stories, experts say.

By MIT Sloan CDO
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5 Traits of the Workforce of the Future

Kara Baskin | MIT Sloan Ideas Made to Matter | May 2, 2022

What do managers need to know as they build a future-ready workforce?

Post-COVID, business leaders are challenged to reengage a workforce in a new landscape: one that’s more digitized, …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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What Machines Can’t Do (Yet) in Real Work Settings

Almost 30 years ago, Bob Thomas, then an MIT professor, published a book called “What Machines Can’t Do.” He was focused on manufacturing technology and argued that it wasn’t yet ready to take over the factory from humans. While recent …

By Thomas H. Davenport and Steven M. Miller. Thomas H. Davenport (@tdav) is the President’s Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management at Babson College, a visiting professor at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, and a fellow of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. Steven M. Miller is a professor emeritus of information systems at Singapore Management University, where he previously served as founding dean of the School of Computing and Information Systems and vice provost for research. Their new book, Working With AI: Real Stories of Human-Machine Collaboration, was published by The MIT Press on Sept. 27, 2022.
Thomas H. Davenport and Steven M. Miller. Thomas H. Davenport (@tdav) is the President’s Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management at Babson College, a visiting professor at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, and a fellow of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. Steven M. Miller is a professor emeritus of information systems at Singapore Management University, where he previously served as founding dean of the School of Computing and Information Systems and vice provost for research. Their new book, Working With AI: Real Stories of Human-Machine Collaboration, was published by The MIT Press on Sept. 27, 2022.
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How To Develop Your Executive Presence in 14 Steps

Indeed Editorial Team | Indeed | 8/11/22

Executive presence is an outstanding quality to have as a leader, though business owners and employees in any position or level can develop this important trait to use throughout their career. While it can lead …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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Executive Presence: 8 Characteristics and Tips for Developing It

Indeed Editorial Team | Indeed | 3/31/22

Although executive presence may seem like a natural ability that predisposes some professionals for the executive suite, it’s more often an important skill that takes hard work to achieve. Essential to developing this important trait …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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MBA Networking Night!

Sign up in SloanGroups: https://sloangroups.mit.edu/careerdevelopment(cdo)/rsvp_boot?id=1834281

It’s not too late! Meet companies from across industries and network with their representatives.

Companies registered to attend:
Alariss Global
American Tower
Analysis Group, Inc.
Arnold Group, LLC (The)
Brattle Group, The
Danaher Corporation
Deloitte …

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8 Striking DEI Stats That Show the Tech Industry Still Has a Long Way to Go

By Regina Borsellino | The Muse | September 28, 2022

To gauge the state of DEI in tech, Dice asked 7,215 technologists employed in the U.S. about racial and gender inequality and discrimination for its second annual “Equality in Tech Report.” And, …

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The Lowdown with Professors Lo and Rigobon: Making Sense of Financial Markets, the Global Economy and Career Strategies in Turbulent Times – Video

Thank you for joining us for The Lowdown with Professors Lo and Rigobon: Making Sense of Financial Markets, the Global Economy and Career Strategies in Turbulent Times. A huge thank you to Professors Lo and Rigobon for sharing their expertise …

By MIT Sloan CDO
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