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Making the Most of Alumni Networks
Tap into alumni communities for mentorship, referrals, and real-world insights that boost your career.
How to Research Potential Companies
Go beyond the website. Learn how to research companies effectively to ace your interviews and find a role that's the perfect fit.
Using LLMs and AI to Supercharge Your Personal Brand in Networking
Leverage AI and LLMs to refine your personal brand, create compelling introductions, and stand out in professional networking opportunities.
Week 1: Thrive Worksheet
This worksheet is a supplement for Discovering Your Neurodivergent Strengths video.
How to crush your HireVue
Common questions and approaches for HireVue
Exit Paths from Investment Banking: How to Navigate Your Next Move in Finance
After landing a role in investment banking, the next big question is—what comes after? In this panel, Max M. (IB-> PE), Garret W. (IB -> Growth Equity), and Max S. (IB -> Startups) will break down the most common and competitive exit opportunities from investment banking, including private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and corporate strategy. You’ll learn how to evaluate different paths, what recruiters and hiring managers look for, and how to position yourself for a smooth and successful transition. Whether you’re in your first year as an analyst or preparing for your next career move, this session will help you strategically plan your trajectory in finance and make your next step your best one yet.
Online Interview Tips and Checklist
Prepare for your online or video conference interview - prepare for technical mishaps, avoid awkward exchanges, and present your best (virtual) self
Two Professional Resume Examples
Two resume examples that demonstrate effective formatting, language, and strategies to help you craft a standout professional resume.
Career Discovery Guide
The Career Discovery Guide is a step-by-step resource designed to help you identify roles that align with your passion.
Breaking Into British Companies: Your Strategic Career Journey
Think BP, Shell, Unilever, Rolls-Royce, Diageo, and GSK. These prestigious British brands represent just the tip of the iceberg in America's business landscape. Behind these household names are remarkable success stories like David, who climbed from business analyst to Managing Director at a major British financial services firm, Rachel who rose to President of a British consumer goods subsidiary, and James who became Chief Commercial Officer at a leading British aerospace company. What unites their journeys? They all grew through the ranks within British companies, embraced strategic assignments to London and beyond, and now enjoy dynamic leadership roles with exceptional compensation packages that reward both innovation and commercial acumen. With British companies accelerating their US market expansion and establishing new innovation hubs across America, we're witnessing an unprecedented window of opportunity for ambitious professionals. Beyond the famous brands everyone recognizes, there are 4,500 British subsidiaries operating in the US, each offering significant professional opportunities for those who understand how to navigate their distinctive culture. British companies share one critical characteristic that sets them apart: they actively seek talented American personnel who can bridge markets and they reward entrepreneurial thinking with clear advancement paths and substantial compensation. Their approach combines British values of pragmatic innovation, collaborative leadership, and commercial excellence with appreciation for strategic agility and results-driven performance. What if this commercially-focused, relationship-driven path to leadership is exactly your calling?
Elevator Pitch Essentials Worksheet
Learn the four essential elements of an elevator pitch and draft your own with examples to help you get started!
Understanding Your Burnout: When Ambition Outpaces Alignment
This workshop is designed to support ambitious professionals in understanding burnout beyond just feeling tired—it’s frequently a sign of mismatch between personal values, work, and environment. Executive and leadership coaching expert Debonné N. (Current Sr. Director of Comms @ Blue Shield) led the TIS program for the city and county of San Francisco which diagnosed and proactively addressed burnout in essential workers. Debonné N. will look into how burnout manifests in high-achievers, paying attention to the emotional and physical signals that might go unnoticed. Plus, we'll share practical strategies to help you regain clarity, boost creativity, and find balance. Combining insights, stories, and strategies, this session will help you build self-awareness to confidently reimagine your next career chapter with renewed energy and purpose.
The Career Accelerator: A Playbook for Your Job Search
This playbook provides a step-by-step guide to your entire job search, from defining your career strategy to negotiating your final offer.
Breaking Into Private Equity
Private equity is one of the most competitive—and rewarding—careers in finance, but understanding how to break in can be challenging. In this session, you’ll learn what top firms look for in candidates, how to position your background effectively, and what steps to take whether you’re recruiting from investment banking, consulting, or another path. Join Wendy P. (Tech PE @ Silver Lake), Pranav M. (4 years in MF/MM PE; 20+ offers), and Derek O. (Vista Equity Partners; ex-Audax Private Equity; ex-Goldman Sachs) as they share firsthand insights on the recruiting timeline, interview preparation, and networking strategies that actually work. Collectively, they’ve coached over 150 professionals into PE roles across top funds!
Rocking the Non-Profit Job Interview
An overview of how best to approach the non-profit job interview.
How to Network (And Enjoy It!)
A 2-page guide on how to network (and enjoy it!), with concrete steps on how to ask questions, listen actively, and share about yourself.
Network Your Way
An overview of how to leverage networking to achieve your professional and personal goals.
Recruiter-Curated Interview Guide
Master your interviews with this recruiter-curated guide featuring expert insights, samples, and winning strategies.
Creating A Career Plan - Deck
This guide outlines how to build a career plan around 6 key elements, including target roles, companies, and weekly goals.
Negotiation Prep Template
Use this template to organize your key talking points, goals, and strategies for a successful negotiation.
