MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I make the most of networking?
How do I make the most of networking? Common questions we have heard from you recently: How do I know the recruiting timeline and process of my target firms? How do I know what employers are looking for? Whether I …
MFin Career Question of the Week: What should I do with my resume after it’s approved by the CDO?
What should I do with my resume after it’s approved by the CDO? Resume writing is not a once-and-done process. The CDO resume review process helps ensure a clean and consistent MIT Sloan format. However, when you gain new experiences, …
MFin Career Question of the Week: How can I follow up with MFin Networking Night contacts?
How can I follow up with MFin Networking Night contacts? We witnessed so many of you engaging in great conversations with industry reps, and with the amazing MFin alumni who returned with their companies to talk with you! To continue …
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: As an international student, can I apply for a job that requires US work authorization?
As an international student, can I apply for a job that requires US work authorization? If you are an international student recruiting in the US, you will likely have this question in mind. The short answer is yes. Most MFin …
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 …
MFin Career Question of the Week: How can I effectively ask for referrals and what should my expectations be?
At Professional Development Day, a recruiter panel shared valuable insights with students. One of the questions discussed was: How can I effectively ask for referrals and what should my expectations be? Key Ideas: Build Relationships: Referrals go beyond transactions. Focus …
MFin Career Question of the Week: What are the recruiting timelines for MFin internships and full-time jobs?
What are the recruiting timelines for MFin internships and full-time jobs? Recruiting timelines can differ for function, company, industry, and region. Typically, investment banking and consulting roles open recruiting at the earliest (March to July in the US), while other …
MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I recruit during spring term as as Feb’24 student for a summer 2023 internship or as May’23 student for a full-time job?
How do I recruit during spring term as as Feb’24 student for a summer 2023 internship or as May’23 student for a full-time job? The recently published MFin Employment Report 2022 affirms the strong market demand of MFin talent. If you are actively …
