MFin Career Question of the Week: Career Advising
Why should I schedule a Small Group Career Advising appointment vs. an Individual Career Advising appointment? Small Group Career Advising is an opportunity to meet with a career advisor to discuss career and recruiting questions while also connecting with classmates and learning …
MFin Career Question of the Week: Where to start?
What MFins are asking the CDO this week I am feeling overwhelmed with the career component of the program and have no idea what to do. Where do I start? First, take a deep breath. We’re here to help you …
MFin Career Question of the Week: Investment Banking Recruiting
Many investment banks have kicked off recruiting processes for Summer 2022 roles – should I apply now or wait to apply until later this summer? Apply once you are ready and only if you are truly interested. Each summer, we …
MFin Career Question of the Week: Advice on Evaluating an Offer
What resources are available to assist me in evaluating an offer? Congratulations on receiving an offer! The CDO is here to guide you through the process of evaluating your offer – please let us know as soon as you receive …
MFin Career Question of the Week: Requesting an Extension on an Offer Decision Deadline
I’ve received an offer with a short reply window –can I request an extension of my offer deadline? If yes, how do I go about doing so? MIT Sloan’s Recruiting Policies state that any employer extending an offer to an MFin …
MFin Career Question of the Week: No Response on Submitted Applications
I’ve submitted applications for a number of different jobs but haven’t heard back at all about interest in my applications or next steps. What should I do? It’s not uncommon to feel discouraged or frustrated when companies are slow to …
MFin Career Question of the Week: Resources for Interview Preparation
What resources does the CDO offer for Interview Prep? There are a variety of interview prep resources available to you on Your CDO (under Career Resources > Interview Preparation) and Canvas, including: Interview Prep Packet – This MFin-specific packet addresses everything from what to …
MFin Career Question of the Week
How do I come up with companies to expand my target company list? Check out PitchBook. You can search for companies by stage, vertical, location and several other factors. PitchBook is a web-based data and technology provider for the global …
MFin Career Question of the Week: How do I Get Back On-Track with Recruiting?
I’m feeling overwhelmed by my job/internship search. How can I get myself back on track? First of all, know that you are not alone – the job search process can certainly feel overwhelming at times. Your CDO advisors are here …
MFin Career Question of the Week: Should I include MIT GPA on my Resume?
Should I include my MIT GPA on my resume? It’s quite common to be asked for your GPA when recruiting within the financial services industry. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide whether to dedicate space on your resume to …
