Fall Career Fair (FCF)

2023 Fall Career Fair employer registration will begin in Handshake on June 15, 2023.

The Fall Career Fair (FCF) is the largest annual recruiting event, welcoming hundreds of employers from a wide range of industries offering diverse opportunities. Career Advising & Professional Development and a team of MIT student leaders organize the fair to support the career exploration and recruiting needs of MIT undergraduate students, master’s, PhDs, postdocs and recent alumni.

The MIT Fall Career Fair is also open to currently enrolled Harvard University students. Harvard students should connect with the Harvard Office of Career Services for more information on how to register.

In-Person Fall Career Fair Virtual Fall Career Fair
Friday, September 22, 2023
10am – 4pm EST
Johnson Athletic Center, 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA
Employer Registration opens in Handshake: June 15, 2023 in Handshake
Candidate Registration opens in Handshake: TBA
Friday, October 13 2023
1pm – 4pm EST
Virtual Platform: Handshake
Employer Registration Opens in Handshake: June 15, 2022
Employer Registration Closes: TBA
Candidate Registration opens in Handshake: TBA

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