New jobs & career transitions

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. Book an appointment on Handshake 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. 

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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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Student loan forgiveness information from Student Financial Services

MIT’s Student Financial Services (SFS) put together the following information about President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.

Quick facts about Biden’s loan debt relief

FTC Warns borrowers of scammers after Biden’s loan cancellation announcement
Scammers are attempting to capitalize on …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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MIT Alumni Association: Careers

The MIT Alumni Association supports you in your career explorations and transitions by offering tools, programs, and tailored content on trending career topics and industries of interest. These career resources are a benefit for you, and they’re yours for life.

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

Review your job offer: State-by-state guides

When reviewing your job offer, use these state-by-state tip sheets to help you understand your rights regarding non-compete agreements, verifying …

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

When all those hours include stress due …

Set up for success in a new job – 3 tips from MIT alums

Starting a new job can be exciting and overwhelming, particularly if it’s your first time working in industry. Two MIT …