Tips for students and graduates applying to Mastercard

1. Learn about what we do

• Our company website and careers site are great ways to learn about who we are and what we do
• Be sure to also check out our latest ESG report and visit the Mastercard Newsroom for the latest announcements, news, partnerships and more!
• Read about how Mastercard is innovating in tech beyond credit cards

2. Get to know our culture and teams

• Get a live look into our culture by visiting us on: 
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn 
  • YouTube 
  • GradAus
• Explore our office and Tech Hub locations worldwide and take a peek at our office perks
• Complete our free job simulations for the Cybersecurity and Advisors Client Services teams on Forage

3. Browse internship and graduate programs that align with your goals, interests, and passions

• Review our internship programs for undergraduate, master’s and MBA students
• For graduating or recently graduated undergraduate and master's students, check out the Mastercard Launch program
• We also offer a Management Associate Program for graduating MBA students
• Harness AI: Read our tips on how to enhance your job search at Mastercard with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

4. Join our talent community and attend an event

• Join our campus talent community and get notified about new job opportunities, event invites and career tips
• Visit your university/college’s career center for upcoming Mastercard events, workshops and networking opportunities

5. Tailor your resume

• To stand out and land the role you want, you should customize your resume specifically for each position with relevant skills and experience
• Showcase your adaptability through relevant projects, courses and how you applied your skills in real-world scenarios
• Interested in a career in technology? Review our tips for tailoring your tech resume

6. Update your LinkedIn profile

• Your profile picture is the first thing people notice, so don’t forget to add a high-resolution photo with a simple and professional background
• Ensure your profile is up to date with a compelling introduction which includes your strengths, skills, accomplishments and career aspirations
• Read our blog on tips to giving your LinkedIn profile a makeover to standout from the crowd and signal to recruiters you’re available and actively looking

7. Understand our hiring process and interview tips

• Review Mastercard’s hiring process and know what to expect once you apply for a role
• Study our Interview Tips page for interview guides and case practices for various types of interviews
• Practice for your mock interviews: Don’t forget to practice the “STAR" (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method during your interview to explain your structured thought process and speak confidently about your leadership skills and impact

8. Get inspired and read our Intern and Launch stories

• Navigate your early career by Joining Mastercard as an intern: A stepping stone to success
• Hear from Lidianne, Director of Product Development on her career journey - From a Mastercard intern to a director: How I built a global career across 3 continents
• Meet Emmanuella, Software Quality Engineer and how she’s Launching her career as a recent graduate

What’s next?

If you’re a good fit for the role, you’ll hear back from a recruiter. Either way, we won’t keep you guessing; we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Take a look at a day in the life as a Mastercard intern. Wishing you all the best in your application journey and we look forward to meeting you!

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