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. 

Ask an Expert: How Do I Advocate for Myself at Work?

by Rachel Montañez

Summary. How do you advocate for yourself at work — especially as a young employee?

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6 tips for making a career change, from someone who has done it

Updated December 21, 2022

By Sylvie Douglis and Keisha “TK” Dutes

Most people spend a third of their lives — or 90,000 hours — at work.

When all those hours include stress due to wage gaps, societal pressures, commuting (or endless Zoom …

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Culture500 from Sloan Management Review

Explore the ultimate culture scorecard.

Culture matters. Now we can measure it using over 1 million employee reviews. Find out what sets leading companies apart.

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How To Change Careers, According To 50 People Who Made A Pivot

By Joseph Liu

The most unsettling periods of my own life have been when I made a major career change, whether that involved quitting medical school to pursue a career in business, relocating from San Francisco to London, or leaving …

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How to negotiate your tech salary ft. levels.fyi (video)

Watch this mock negotiation to effectively get a higher salary in your interview process. Stephen asks Zaheer (Levels.fyi co-founder) to navigate three negotiation scenarios that are common to your recruiting process including: compensation expectations, exploding offers, and negotiating the offer. …

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