Career Stories: Javier Bello Medina, MBA ’24 – Part 2: Resources and Guidance to Pivot into Product Management

By Javier Bello Medina, MBA ’24

See Part 1 for my key lessons learned navigating a career pivot into product management.

I decided I want to pursue PM! What do I do now? 

The below items are ideal to do …

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Career Stories: Javier Bello Medina, MBA ’24 – Part 1: Lessons Learned in Pivoting into Product Management

By Javier Bello Medina, MBA ’24

Pivoting into Product Management

Ever had that “I want to do that!” moment, only to read a job description and think, “Do I need a time machine to go back and switch majors, or …

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CDO: Did You Know? | Career Resources After Graduation

Excited for your next chapter after graduation? As an MIT Sloan alum, you will have access to a wealth of exclusive career resources tailored to support your professional journey. In our latest “CDO: Did You Know?” video, learn about the …

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9 Keys to Successfully Break Into VC

By Lindsey Nicholson, MBA Career Advisor

Are you excited about VC and want to recruit, but not sure where to get started? VC is a small and competitive industry, and recruiting can be challenging, even for the most qualified candidates. …

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Career Strategies for MBA Graduates Amid Market Shifts

By Georgette Arato, MBA Career Advisor

You went to business school for a career in Consulting. Now, given the challenges consulting firms are facing, including slower promotions and layoffs, you may be pondering your career strategies. 

Adapting to the current …

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MBA Q&A Spotlight: I keep hearing that we are in a “just-in-time market.” What does this mean, and when should I start applying for jobs?

I keep hearing that we are in a “just-in-time market.” What does this mean, and when should I start applying for jobs?

A just-in-time market refers to a recruiting environment where employers focus on filling job vacancies as they arise, …

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Career Stories: Emily Yu, MBA ’24 – Breaking Into Venture Capital: An Engineer’s Pathway

By Emily Yu, MBA ’24

Embarking on a venture capital (VC) career, particularly from a non-traditional background, can often feel like deciphering a black box. However, with introspection, strategy, and leveraging your unique strengths, transitioning into this dynamic field is …

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What’s the fastest way to find a job? New data provides the answer!

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So you’re about to launch a job search – but you’re not sure where to begin?

Should you blast out dozens of applications online? Or network your way to career glory?

Should you enlist the help of a headhunter? Or …

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The Truth about Career Change

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Let’s be honest: Career change is hard.

While you may desperately want to become a web developer, data scientist, or digital marketer, the recruiters for those roles want you to stay put.

Why?

Because sad to say, your attempt …

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MBA Q&A Spotlight: I am pursuing a Dirt Road/Jungle search, but I feel stuck. What advice do you have?

I am pursuing a Dirt Road/Jungle search, but I feel stuck. What advice do you have?

Looking for a job via the Dirt Road or Jungle pathways can be a challenging process and it’s easy to feel like you are …

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