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.

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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Career Fair Prep – In a Flash!

Prepare for the Fall Career Fair and recruiting season with these quick overviews of key topics in 30 minutes or less. Sessions are offered in-person and virtually so you can pick the time and format that works best for you.

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Communicating effectively with employers

Whether you are meeting with recruiters at a career fair, networking with MIT alums or negotiating a job offer, feel confident and communicate effectively during these interactions by reviewing these tips. 

Make a great first impression

The first 30 seconds …

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2022 Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair

On August 24th, Firsthand will be hosting its second annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair. Women who are studying science, technology, engineering, or math or who are already in STEM roles are encouraged to attend. The fair will allow …

By Simona Rosu
Simona Rosu Senior Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development
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Handshake Virtual 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, …

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Quick facts: 2021 Virtual Fall Career Fair Series

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: …

By Lydia Huth
Lydia Huth Communications Specialist
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Featured Resources

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Communicating effectively with employers

Whether you are meeting with recruiters at a career fair, networking with MIT alums or negotiating a job offer, feel …

Ensuring a Successful Career Fair Experience

Multiple fairs are held at MIT annually, and are an excellent way to connect …