MFin Career Question of the Week: My summer or full-time employer is asking for documentation or has questions about my working status. Where can I find this information?

My summer or full-time employer is asking for documentation or has questions about my working status.  Where can I find this information?  As students prepare for their upcoming employment, the CDO advisors see an increase in requests for specific documentation, …

MFin Career Question of the Week: I’ve been in contact with a company and there’s been a delay in communication. What do I do?

I’ve been in contact with a company and there’s been a delay in communication. What do I do? If you’re waiting for a response after an interview or when trying to set up a networking call, delays are often due …

MFin Career Question of the Week: I’m an 18 month student, and I’m wondering HOW I should start taking action for full-time recruiting?

I’m an 18 month student, and I’m wondering HOW I should start taking action for full-time recruiting? Understanding relevant industry and company timelines for full-time recruitment will be very helpful. Even more important is figuring out how to execute a …

MFin Career Question of the Week: I’m an 18 month student, and I’m wondering WHEN I should start taking action for full-time recruiting?

As students are getting into the swing of the spring semester, we’re starting to hear more questions around full-time recruiting from 18-month students. While each situation is unique and will benefit from individual attention and a strategy discussion with your …

MFin Career Question of the Week: I’m not seeing much success in my LinkedIn outreach attempts. How do I increase the response rate?

I’m not seeing much success in my LinkedIn outreach attempts. How do I increase the response rate? It’s all about the approach. Almost every alum or industry professional we talk to says that they are more likely to answer a …

MFin Career Question of the Week: What is the value of a Career Central profile?

What is the value of a Career Central profile? Having a completed Career Central profile is key to optimizing your job search experience within the system. Employers can do targeted searches based on your areas of interest, work experience, or …

MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I ask for a professional reference? 

How do I ask for a professional reference?  We are excited to introduce a new guide from the CDO, “How to Ask for a Professional Reference.” This guide offers practical steps for selecting and managing professional references. It covers essential …

MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I add my Fin-Lab and Proseminar experience to my resume and LinkedIn? Why does it matter how I display it?

How do I add my Fin-Lab and Proseminar experience to my resume and LinkedIn? Why does it matter how I display it? We hope you are enjoying your Action Learning projects, and are gaining valuable knowledge and experience. Now it’s …

MFin Career Question of the Week: I’ve accepted an offer! What should I do now?

I’ve accepted an offer! What should I do now? First, congratulations! We recognize the hard work and dedication you’ve put into your internship and job searches. If you’ve accepted a role, we hope you’re feeling fantastic and excited about this …

MFin Career Question of the Week: Can I do a winter or spring internship? What if it’s unpaid and/or remote?

Can I do a winter or spring internship? What if it’s unpaid and/or remote? If you are an international student, no. Per MIT’s International Student Office (ISO), F-1 and J-1 students can only begin off-campus work (whether it is paid …