An interview allows the employer to assess your qualifications for the job or internship, your fit with the organization, how well you have considered your reasons for applying, how clearly you express your potential contribution, and your essential transferable skills such as communication and professionalism. In essence, the interviewer wants to know: Why should we hire you? Interviews are also an opportunity for YOU to evaluate the organization and whether the opportunity you’ve applied for aligns with your professional interests, skills, values, and goals.

How to Get an Academic Job

“Here’s everything you need to know about finding a tenure-track position.”

“The end of the graduate-school gauntlet is in sight. You’ve completed your coursework, passed your comprehensive exams, gotten your dissertation proposal approved, and already written several chapters. But now …

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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Quantifying Quants: Exploring Fintech and Financial Tech Career Pathways

The world of quantitative finance can feel enigmatic, yet it’s a rapidly growing field that combines math, technology, and finance to make significant impacts on the markets. To demystify this career path, MCS recently hosted a career exploration panel with …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Have a First-Round Academic Interview? Practice with Big Interview!

Have you been invited for a screening interview for a faculty position? Don’t wing it! Of course, you’ll want to prepare and practice. Here are some critical steps you can take to make a great impression and get invited for …

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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