6 Tips to Stand Out and Land a New Job During the “Great Resignation” (Because You’re Not the Only One Looking!)

By Erica Sweeney | The Muse

The pandemic changed so much about how we work that it probably inspired you to rethink your work-life priorities. Maybe you realized that you’re burnt out, that working from home is your ideal setup, or …

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How The U.S. Worker Shortage Could Boost International Hiring

By Ragu Bhargava | Forbes | July 28, 2021

The U.S. economy has been coming back to life as businesses reopen their doors to consumers eager to get back to doing — and buying — the things they love. But as companies prosper by …

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8 Interview Questions About Diversity and Inclusion Every Job Seeker Should Be Able to Answer

By Kelli Newman Mason | The Muse

For both employers and job seekers, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more important than ever. As the former head of people at two quickly growing startups and the cofounder of a nationally recognized …

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How to Create a Consistent Story That Stands Out to Hiring Managers

By Lily Zhang | The Muse

You’ve probably noticed that the whole job application process only lets you have a few short interactions with a company before the people there make a decision that affects your life. Needless to say, it’s …

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These 7 Interview Skills Will Help You Stand Out From the Pack

By Lily Zhang | The Muse

Having conducted hundreds of interviews—both mock interviews with career coaching clients and real interviews as part of search committees—and seen what the outcomes are, I can say with confidence that getting through the hiring process …

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Extending Precision Agriculture Beyond Aerial Imaging

By MIT Sloan Action Learning

Ceres Imaging is a venture-backed agriculture technology company headquartered in California that uses multispectral aerial imaging and analytics to help farmers both reduce their environmental footprint and increase profitability. Ceres approached MIT Sloan’s Product Management …

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MFin Career Question of the Week: I have reached out to someone at one of my target companies requesting a time to connect and have not received a response. What should I do?

I have reached out to someone at one of my target companies requesting a time to connect and have not received a response. What should I do?

Effective networking is an essential skill in pursuit of your internship and full-time …

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The best startup ideas have multiple paths to success

By Erin Scott & Scott Stern | Quartz | August 3, 2021

“The only thing that matters is getting to product/market fit”—Andy Rachleff’s corollary of startup success (as coined by Marc Andreessen)

Perhaps the single most common piece of advice given to …

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THINKING FORWARD – Ideas for your work from MIT Sloan School of Management

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+ THREE INSIGHTS FOR THE WEEK July 25 – July 31, 2021

1. In the wake of last year’s COVID-19 shutdowns, information technology groups pivoted nearly overnight, …

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MFin Career Question of the Week: Can I apply to multiple roles at the same company? 

Can I apply to multiple roles at the same company? 

It depends on the company. Some companies will allow you to apply for multiple positions or office locations at their company, while others will not – this is generally communicated on …

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