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 …

MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I make the most of the winter break?

How do I make the most of the winter break? On Tuesday we got together for a fun and delicious holiday lunch, enjoyed time together, and spent a few minutes discussing how to make the most of your winter break. …

MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I prepare for a Superday?

How do I prepare for a Superday? Reaching the super day stage is a great achievement, indicating that you are well-qualified for the job in terms of skills and knowledge. Now, the focus is on assessing how well you fit …

MFin Career Question of the Week: I’m actively recruiting, what resources are available to me at this time?

I’m actively recruiting, what resources are available to me at this time? Resume Database Check: Did you know that Jump Trading recently requested to access the MFin resume database? If you are recruiting, please make sure your resume is in …

MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I leverage my network in the recruiting process?

How do I leverage my network in the recruiting process? In the past few weeks, you put in a lot of hard work to connect with alumni and industry contacts. How can you leverage your connections in the recruiting process …

MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I overcome feeling overwhelmed by recruiting?

How do I overcome feeling overwhelmed by recruiting? MFin students are incredibly skilled, resourceful, and hard-working when it comes to recruiting, but you may still feel overwhelmed when juggling multiple priorities and decisions. Here are some practical tips to maintain …

MFin Career Question of the Week: I haven’t been to the CDO in a while (or at all), is it OK to make an appointment with my Career Advisor?

I haven’t been to the CDO in a while (or at all ), is it OK to make an appointment with my Career Advisor?  Yes! We understand that as MFins, you have full schedules and that you are all in different …

MFin Career Question of the Week: How can I boost my performance in behavioral interviews? 

How can I boost my performance in behavioral interviews?  You are unique , and your holistic profile likely makes you a very strong match for a role. However, the employer won’t know this unless you show them through the stories in …