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Career Fairs

Attending a career fair, in-person or virtual, is a great way to gather information about a wide range of opportunities from various industries. Conversations had with employers can help you learn about different industries, build your networking skills and possibly identify upcoming internship and job openings.

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LinkedIn

Explore career options, research companies, apply to jobs, find out where MIT alumni work and more. LinkedIn is an important tool that helps you build your online presence, brand and make powerful connections.

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Etiquette

Both in-person and written communication with employers are an important part of networking, interviewing and the job and internship offer stage of the recruiting process. The following resources are available to help you make a good professional impression.

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Recruiting Guidelines

In addition to the following topics, learn about the rights, responsibilities, and ethics of engaging in recruiting activities.

Communicating with employers
Interviewing
Cancellations and no show policy
Evaluating offers
Negotiating and accepting offers

Job and Internship Offers

Getting to the job or internship offer stage of the recruiting process is exciting but can also be stressful. We have information and resources to help you manage making a decision that is well thought out, professional, and ultimately the best choice for you.

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Why you should attend the MIT 2025 Spring Career Night

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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 …

By Malgorzata Gassan

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What employers want first-years to know for the Fall Career Fair

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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 …

By Kendel Jester

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NIIMBL eXperience

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Published on January 12, 2023

Join us for the 2023 NIIMBL eXperience

The NIIMBL eXperience is an exclusive in-person, all expenses paid immersion program that offers you real-world insight into biopharmaceutical industry careers through hands-on activities and direct interactions with industry professionals. The program targets …

By Erica Long

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Employers seeking to recruit MIT students for internships and jobs (whether with CAPD involvement or through independent recruiting processes) are expected …

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Culture matters. Now we can measure it using over 1 million employee reviews. Find out …

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Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples)Share This: Share Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples) on FacebookShare Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples) on LinkedInShare Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples) on X
Whether you are sending a follow-up email, requesting a new interview date, negotiating aspects of an offer package, or declining …

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

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The Three Most Important Ways to Show Value to your EmployersShare This: Share The Three Most Important Ways to Show Value to your Employers on FacebookShare The Three Most Important Ways to Show Value to your Employers on LinkedInShare The Three Most Important Ways to Show Value to your Employers on X
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Imagine your job application on the desk of a hiring manager.
Next to yours is another one, but …

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There are several ways that you can assess if a potential employer is disability-friendly and make an informed decision about …

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