Preparing for Interviews
The CDO is here to support you through one of the most important parts of the job search: the interview! The following resources will help you feel more prepared and confident as you approach the next step in your job search. Please reach out to a career advisor or career coach if you have additional questions – we’re here for you! This is also a great time to reach out to the MIT Sloan Industry Advisors – they’re Sloanies who were once in your shoes, who want to help you be successful!
Tools for Mastering Your Interviews
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Practice Your Answer for “Tell Me About Yourself”
- Big Interview – Practice your interview skills anytime, anywhere, as many times as you’d like! Receive feedback on important interview components like strength of your content, delivery of speech, and your non-verbal communication
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Prepare for Consulting Interviews
- Management Consulted – Break into consulting with interview preparation resources, networking tips, and more.
- RocketBlocks – Discounted access to case frameworks and practice drills.
- Check the Consulting Community – Consulting resources, industry resources, MIT Sloan Industry Advisors, and news.
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Prepare for Data Science and Software Engineering Interviews
- Exponent: Tech Interview Prep Course
- Correlation One: Data & Analytics Training Programs
- Check the Data Science & Analytics Communityfor additional resources and Industry Advisors.
- Check the Technology Community for Industry Advisors, news, and resources.
- MBAns, be sure to check your Program Page for additional resources
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Prepare for Finance Interviews
- Wall Street Prep
- Check the Finance Community for additional resources and Industry Advisors.
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Prepare for Product Management Interviews
- Exponent: Tech Interview Prep Course
- RocketBlocks – Discounted access to case frameworks and practice drills.
- Check the Technology Career Community and Product Management Career Community for additional resources, news, and Industry Advisors.
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Prepare for Product Marketing Interviews
- RocketBlocks – Discounted access to case frameworks and practice drills.
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Prepare for Strategy/Biz Ops Interviews
- RocketBlocks – Discounted access to case frameworks and practice drills.
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Evaluating Employers’ DEI Commitment
Are you seeking to understand the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts of potential employers, to see if they align with your vision, mission, values and goals? Click to learn more.
In a recent article from NACE, Chelsea Williams, CEO of College Code shared questions that can help candidates assess a company’s DEI commitment:
- How does your organization define diversity? What lenses of diversity has your organization made a direct commitment toward?
- Does your organization have a chief diversity officer (CDO) or a designated leader to drive DEI and engage internal and external stakeholders?
- What social causes does your organization support?
- Does your organization actively support diverse suppliers, contractors, and small businesses?
- Has your organization made any formal commitments in support of racial equity?
- How does your organization center diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging?
- Does your organization offer any formal employee training around biases, anti-racism, or general DEI?
- How has your organization prioritized executive accountability toward DEI advancement?
- Does your organization have any affinity groups or committees to support diverse populations? If so, how do these groups contribute to the culture of the organization?
- Does your organization complete annual compensation equity analysis?
- What resources has your organization provided to its employees in support of COVID-19 and racial injustices?
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Targeted Resources for Your Program
Each program’s career coaching and advising team develops specialized career resources to meet the needs of your specific program. You can find program-specific interviewing resources in the Career Resources section of your program page.
If your program offers Career Core through Canvas, check there for additional interview resources.
