Mastering the Market: Early Recruiting Strategies for Grad Students

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Are you an incoming Master's student or prospective applicant eager to gain a competitive edge in early campus recruiting? Join us for "Mastering the Market: Early Recruiting Strategies for Grad Students," where you'll learn how to navigate the fast-paced recruiting landscape in technical and analytical fields such as Business Analytics, Data Science, AI/Machine Learning, and more. Learn strategies from early career experts, Fiona Taft (UC Berkeley MFE, Former Executive Director) and Ashley Cross (CMU MSCF Former Lead Career Coach and Associate Director of Careers). They bring over 2 decades of experience in admitting, advising and placing students in career paths in Data Science, Business Analytics, Quant Finance, Consulting and more! This session will cover essential topics application strategy, resume building, career explorationsand interview preparation. This session is tailored to help you stand out in competitive internship roles that are launching NOW for Summer 2026. Whether you're transitioning into tech, analytics, data science, finance or are planning your next career move, this event is designed to equip you with the tools you need to succeed. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot!

This event is great for prospective and incoming Master’s students (especially in technical or data-driven fields) who want to navigate early campus recruiting, understand employer expectations, and position themselves for competitive internships, including those transitioning from non-technical backgrounds.

Hosted By Fiona T.

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Ex-Berkeley MFE Director | 100+ Masters Admits | Quant Finance Expert

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100+ people coached for Master’s Programs

Fiona Taft is a highly experienced career and admissions coach for Master’s programs, with over a decade of demonstrated success in top-tier academic institutions such as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. At Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) Program, she was the Executive Director and Director of Careers where she directly influence and made admissions decisions, consistently achieved outstanding student placement outcomes, designed and implemented strategic employer relations initiatives, and provided tailored coaching in quantitative finance and Data Science career pathways, networking, and interview preparation. In her prior role at Stanford, she led executive education programs and coached high-level professionals through career transitions and academic admissions processes. Fiona’s extensive background in admissions strategy, career development programming, and industry engagement—combined with her strong analytical and communication skills—positions her as a trusted guide for aspiring graduate students navigating the competitive admissions and recruitment landscape.