2021 Guide to Alumni Career Resources

2021 Guide to Alumni Career Resources Career Coaching | Career Management and Research Tools | Networking | Job Board | Webinars & Career Video Series

MIT Sloan alumni have lifelong access to career services through the Career Development Office.

We work with all MIT Sloan alumni, from recent graduates to executives, offering one-on-one coaching and resources to support alumni with resumes, networking, interviewing and salary negotiation, career switching, returning to work after a career break, and overall career management.

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Executive Career Coaching We are most fulfilled, professionally, when we pursue a career path that leverages our strengths, aligns with our values and presents opportunities to grow and stay challenged.

As an MIT Sloan degree-program graduate, Executive Career Coaching is available to you to support your career journey and professional development, whether you are seeking a transition within your current industry or considering new opportunities.

An executive coaching session can help you: • clarify core competencies (skills, attributes, and knowledge) • illuminate values and priorities • set achievable career goals, relative to your background and the market • tell your career story in a compelling and concise way • cultivate your professional brand and position yourself • approach compensation conversations and salary negotiation confidently

From our alumni: “I wanted to share some good news: after our work together, I ended up landing two great offers. I can't overstate how helpful you were in my process – from helping me figure out what I wanted in my next role, to helping me get more comfortable in my conversations with companies through our mock interviews. I'm grateful to have had you in my corner.”

“Thank you for being part of this journey. Your advice helped me across different parts of this transition. Most recently, I'm proud to have taken your advice on negotiating the job offer. It was a collaborative process, and I wouldn't have gotten a bump in compensation if I hadn't negotiated.”

Make an Appointment To schedule an appointment, email our alumni career advisors at careers.mitsloan@mit.edu.

Please include your graduation year and program, your resume and a brief summary of what you would like to focus on during your session.

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Your CDO:

Your Portal to Career Resources

Visit the Alumni Career Resources community on Your CDO (cdo.mit.edu/channels/alumni) for research resources, career assessments, sample resumes and cover letters, and video workshops on the job search, networking, and interview preparation. Whether you are actively in a career transition or just planning for the future, leverage the resources that will help you keep moving forward.

Beginning a Job Search/Career Change

Resumes and Cover Letters

LinkedIn

Research and Networking

Interview Preparation

Evaluating Offers and Negotiating

Job Sites

Executive Search, MidCareer, Return to Work

Contacts and Directories

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Top Alumni Career Resources on Your CDO FOR CAREER CHANGERS AND JOB SEEKERS VMock Resume Tool: 24/7 resume feedback Wall Street Prep* (access for 2 years after graduation) Assessment Tool: Clifton StrengthsFinder Crafting Your Unique Value Proposition Video Workshops and Tutorials: Assessing Your Assets (series) Building Accomplishment Statements Align Your Resume/LinkedIn Resume Guide & Sample Executive Resumes Powerful Cover Letters LinkedIn: The Missing Manual (series) Networking for Change Preparing for Tough Interviews Interview Like A Rock Star CAREER MANAGEMENT VIDEO SERIES Navigating Your Career at Any Age & Stage Leveraging LinkedIn for Effective Career Management Compensation Conversations Salary Negotiation Tactics Career Changeability Intelligent Networking ...and more

INDUSTRY AND COMPANY RESEARCH Capital IQ* (2021 grads: access through September 1, 2021) Pitchbook* (2021 grads: access through January 1, 2022) Vault Career Intelligence Plunkett Research Online Curated Industry Resources, News and Blogs JOB BOARD AND JOB SITES Career Central Alumni Job Board & Resume Database Specialized Job Sites including Angel List and Vettery Remote Work Job Sites NETWORKING RESOURCES MIT Sloan Alumni on LinkedIn MIT Alumni Directory MIT Alumni Advisors Hub MID-CAREER AND RETURN-TO-WORK iRelaunch ReachHIRE Encore Careers

EXECUTIVE SEARCH Executive Search Guides Lists of Executive Search Firms

Visit the Alumni Community on cdo.mit.edu to access these tools. *Visit your program resources page on Your CDO to access these program resources with extended access dates.

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3 Ways to Engage with and Support Sloanies As an alumni, you play a valued role as a resource to the next classes. Learn about the ways you can engage with current students, as a panelist for industry events, company host or interviewer, or blog contributor on Your CDO. If you have any questions, please email us at askcdo@mit.edu.

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POST A JOB OR INTERNSHIP FOR SLOANIES

Does your company have jobs or internships? Share them with Sloanies by posting a job through the CDO. MIT Sloan’s portfolio of programs offers a range of expertise and experience companies won’t find at other schools. From early-career to mid-career and executives, Sloanies excel in creatively solving the business world’s most complex problems, leveraging deep finance knowledge, analytical and management skills.

SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE ON MIT ALUMNI ADVISORS HUB

Volunteer on MIT Alumni Advisors Hub to support students navigating a job or internship search. Share your insight into industries, interviews, resumes, and networking with the newest Sloanies!

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SHARE YOUR STORY ON YOUR CDO

Have you overcome obstacles, navigated unexpected career shifts, and identified opportunities in uncertain times and want to inspire other Sloanies to success?

Email MITSloanCareerStories@mit.edu to share your story.

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