Career fairs

MIT has a diverse range of career fairs, only a few of which are run by Career Advising & Professional Development. Others are managed by student organizations or academic departments. MIT students are also welcome at some fairs hosted by companies, professional organizations, and other universities. Career Fairs at MIT are open to MIT undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and recent alumni.

View the full list of Annual Fairs at MIT, both those produced by CAPD and those run by other groups in the wider MIT community.

Students

Career Fairs are just one type of recruiting activity for you to connect with employers, explore industries and learn about potential internship and job opportunities. To get the most of your career fair experience please see the following resources:

Employers

All employers participating in MIT-sponsored career fairs and recruiting activities, whether produced by CAPD or not, are expected to follow our recruiting guidelines. The following are additional resources for recruiting success at career fairs.

Visit our Employer page to learn more about recruiting at MIT.

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Share Your Recruiting Experience

If you believe you have experienced a prohibited employment practice, please reach out to CAPD by emailing hiremit@mit.edu or scheduling an appointment with an advisor by using Handshake.

Protesting at Recruiting Events

Please contact CAPD within three business days of an event to discuss plans to protest an organization recruiting at MIT. CAPD will work with your organization leaders to ensure that protest activities abide by MIT’s Guidelines for Free Expression.

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Published on February 14, 2025

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? MIT Spring Career Night 2025 is your chance to connect with top employers, explore career opportunities, and gain valuable insights — all in one evening. Whether you’re actively job-seeking …

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Published on September 17, 2024

The First Year Friendly (FYF) initiative at MIT’s 2024 Fall Career Fair is here to help you make the most of the event by connecting you with employers who are eager to engage with first-year students. Below, I’ve compiled tips …

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Published on September 12, 2024

In Case You Missed It: CAPD recently hosted a Q&A event featuring MIT students who navigated past Fall Career Fairs as first-year students. They shared valuable insights on what to expect at your first career fair, and how to feel …

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