Career Stories: Thuy Anh Vu, SFMBA 2021

We recently spoke with Thuy Anh Vu, SFMBA 2021, about how she is using her time at MIT Sloan to best position herself to pivot from finance to healthcare. Anh also discusses the importance of networking when seeking new career …

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Support for our Asian community members and friends

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 …

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What makes a successful career? Candid advice from talks with 30 leaders

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 …

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The 31 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers

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 …

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5 Video Interview Tips That Will Set You Apart from the Pack

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 …

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How to keep your eyes on your own lane and not be distracted by classmates’ job/internship search success

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 …

By Ike Zhang, MBA '21
Ike Zhang, MBA '21 *Spring Fellow
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How to Write a Resignation Letter

By Erin Greenawald | The Muse

So, you’ve decided to move on. You’ve signed on the dotted line at your new gig, and now all that’s standing in between you and your fab new job is submitting your resignation letter to …

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Evaluating Equity Offers

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 …

By Sumayya Essack
Sumayya Essack Senior Associate Director, Career Education
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Career Stories: Stella Machel, SFMBA 2021

Stella Machel came to MIT Sloan with the goal of being globally competitive in the finance industry. She holds a leadership role in banking in Mozambique, where she is identified as a top talent within the organization. Stella discusses how …

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MFin: Offer Extension Requests

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 …

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