Transitioning to the world of work after college is an exciting and unique time. As you navigate your new identity as an emerging or early career professional, you are simultaneously tasked with making informed financial decisions, planning for future success, and taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

MIT’s Career Advising & Professional Development team continues to meet with alumni for up to 2 years post-graduation, which means you will take your Handshake account with you. Book an appointment with a career advisor to discuss your career development needs. If you are past the 2-year mark, connect with the Alumni Association‘s resources. 

Disclosing identity information on applications 

As a student, postdoc, or alumni, you may have current or past experiences that provided you with highly-relevant competencies and transferrable skills. However, you may be uncertain about how you can discuss these experiences, or whether or not you should …

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Thinking about a career pivot? Atomize!

Within your career, you might have difficulty figuring out how your background can help you pivot from one area to another.

For example, if you identify as an engineer, you might start off your job search by entering “engineer” into …

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What is a smart casual dress code?

A smart casual dress code refers to a desired style of dress that is more kempt than casual and less flashy than formal. Finding the right balance between comfortable and fashionable is tricky, but most people can likely create a …

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ISO webinar: Life After Practical Training: Employment Visas and Green Cards

A presentation by immigration attorney Elizabeth Goss from the firm Goss Associates from Boston, MA.
The presentation slides are available on the International Students Office website (log-in required).

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Can Letting Go Help You Get Ahead?

By Kara Baskin, Slice of MIT

Executive coach, strategy leader, and author Jessica (Begen) Galica MBA ’16 is redefining workplace success for women. Her new book, Leap: Why It’s Time to Let Go to Get Ahead in Your Career, reframes …

By Ariel Ackermann
Ariel Ackermann
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As a student, postdoc, or alumni, you may have current or past experiences that provided you with highly-relevant competencies and …

Within your career, you might have difficulty figuring out how your background can help you pivot from one area to …

What is a smart casual dress code?

A smart casual dress code refers to a desired style of dress that is more kempt than casual and less …

A presentation by immigration attorney Elizabeth Goss from the firm Goss Associates from Boston, MA.The presentation slides are available …