Middlebury Women on Wall Street (MiddWOW) is a student club dedicated to preparing Middlebury women for a successful career in finance.
Our mission statement:
MiddWOW is an open, inclusive community of women aiming to support and propel their peers to achieve their ambition and to make a positive impact in the financial industry. Above all, MiddWOW values mentorship, collaboration, and diversity.
Our goals:
Events:
Networking:
MiddWOW is an open, inclusive community of women aiming to support and propel their peers to achieve their ambition and to make a positive impact in the financial industry. Above all, MiddWOW values mentorship, collaboration, and diversity.
Our goals:
- Raise awareness about the attractive aspects of pursuing a career in finance
- Provide a comprehensive overview of the financial services industry and outline all possible career paths (Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Wealth Management, Private Equity, etc.)
- Expose members to a strong, tight-knit alumni network
- Provide advice and guidance on how to navigate the networking and recruiting process
Events:
- Bi-Weekly Meetings (Mondays at 8:00 PM in Axinn 220)
- Resume and cover letter review
- Primers on financial services industry and technical / behavioral interview questions
- Networking etiquette and basics
- “Office hours”
Networking:
- Special events in which members meet alumni from Wall Street / finance and learn about their experiences
- Opportunity to improve interpersonal and networking skills