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.
Full list of Annual Fairs at MIT offered throughout the year, both those produced by CAPD and those run by other groups in the wider MIT community.
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:
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.
Through Handshake virtual career fairs, candidates can learn about employers and share their profile when participating in group sessions or 1:1 sessions with recruiters using their browser or Handshake’s mobile app. Students and employers will have access to video, audio, …
Master’s students, PhD students, and postdocs: Whatever career stage you’re in, come learn about job/internship opportunities, explore careers in your field, and network with potential employers. This fair represents a unique chance to connect with and learn about employers who are actively recruiting advanced degree candidates and postdocs from MIT.
By Tamara Raimundi Menghi
Tamara Raimundi MenghiSenior Associate Director, Career Services and Operations
Building on the model developed in 2020, MIT’s 2021 Fall Career Fair — a student-run event supported by Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) — was hosted virtually on the Brazen platform. Employer booths were split across three dates, based on industry: …
After the last eighteen months, it comes as no surprise that the recruiting landscape has seen a major shift to virtual recruiting and an emphasis on improving company culture and inclusivity. However, there’s plenty about fall 2021’s recruiting cycle …
Multiple fairs are held at MIT annually, and are an excellent way to connect with MIT students and Postdocs and strengthen your company brand on campus. Details on upcoming events can be found on …
