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: 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: 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: 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 do I get cover letter writing support?

How do I get cover letter writing support? A cover letter is your opportunity to convince an employer that you will be a great fit for the position. Similar to writing a resume, it’s important to tailor your content to …

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

How do I prepare for a quant interview? You can find many MFin interview resources on Your CDO that are categorized by role and question-type. To help you get started, keep the following in mind: Quantitative finance is an umbrella term for …

MFin Career Question of the Week: Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?

Is LinkedIn Premium worth it? Here in the CDO we encourage all of our students to engage in networking to learn about industries of interest, engage with alumni and industry professionals, and ultimately build a network that can help you …