Fall Career Fair Directors

He / Him

Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Ty is a graduating senior majoring in Computation and Cognition (Course 6-9) and will be returning to MIT to pursue his Master’s in Engineering. While at MIT, Ty has participated on the varsity football team for four years, conducted research on Bitcoin and behavioral finance, and been a leading member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Professionally, Ty has interned as a product manager at multiple start-ups and even spent a year running his own marketing business in LA during 2020. Most recently, Ty has accepted an internship for the summer of 2022 as a Technology Consultant with Accenture. In his free time, Ty loves to golf, travel, and be with his friends.

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?
I would advise students to take the time to really prepare for the career fair. This one day has countless opportunities that could help shape students’ futures. Attend information sessions, talk with upperclassmen, all students should come into the fair with a plan of how they will best take advantage of the day. Whether students are actively looking for jobs, want practice talking with recruiters, or need help shaping their resumes, I encourage students to understand their goals and know the best steps for achieving them.

He / Him

Originally from Syracuse, NY, Ben is a graduating senior majoring in Computation and Cognition (Course 6-9) and will be returning to MIT to pursue his Master’s in Engineering. While at MIT, Ben has participated on the varsity football and lacrosse teams for four years, conducted research with the Media Lab Personal Robotics Group, and been a part of the Class of 2022 Ring Committee. Professionally, Ben has interned with the Cboe Global Markets as a Product Developer and with the Boston Consulting Group as a Summer Associate. Most recently, Ben has accepted an internship for the summer of 2022 as a Product Manager with Aurora Innovation. In his free time, Ben loves to travel, scuba dive and spend time outdoors. 

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?
I would advise students to come into the career fair with a level head and realistic goals for themselves. I know from personal experience that it is very easy to be intimidated or discouraged by the career fair, especially as an underclassman. That said, the fall career fair is a wonderful event that students should not simply look past. Whether it be exploring potential careers, or gathering all the great merch, the career fair can be a great opportunity for everyone!

She / Her

I am a junior majoring in finance and data science. I went to high school in Boston.

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?
Look the recruiters in the eye when talking to them and have a firm handshake. 

He / Him

Shawn, CFA is a master student at the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, a research fellow at the Sustainable Urbanization Lab, and a teaching assistant at Sloan. He has extensive experience in real estate investment, finance and securitization. He is a staunch advocate of sustainability in the built environment. Prior to MIT, He worked for the top independent real estate private equity, the largest investment bank, and Deloitte in China. A self-motivator and fast-learner, he has excellent time management and multitasking skills; thrives under pressure and always pushes his limit. He is also highly interested in behavioral sciences and data science, and spends much of his free time exploring these fields.

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?

Do some homework on the employers you are interested in before the career fair. Prepare a three-sentence blurb to show your best side. Be confident in yourself. You know that the recruiter you are talking to might not necessarily come from a prestigious college like you do. Don’t stress out. At the end of the day, you have nothing to lose (maybe just an hour or two of leisure time), but a ton to gain.

He/Him

Cole is a senior studying computer science from Oakland, California. He will be returning to MIT next year to complete a master’s degree with the MIT Sports Lab. On campus, Cole has been the Co-Chair of the Surfrider Foundation MIT Club, volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters Massachusetts program and spent four years on the varsity football team. His previous work experience includes systems engineering at Johnson and Johnson, product management at LookingPoint, and software engineering at eBay.

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?

Prepare your elevator pitch about yourself in the days before the career fair and also do some background research on the companies that you are interested in. When at the career fair, show enthusiasm to recruiters and be yourself!

She / Her

Cathy is a first-year planning to major in 6-3 (Computer Science and Engineering) and minor in Finance. She is exploring her interests in machine learning through undergraduate research with MIT Open Learning and a software engineering internship at Lockheed Martin over the summer. Outside of academics, Cathy also enjoys being part of the Society of Women Engineers board and the Asian Dance Team. She is very excited to be working with employers to make opportunities at their companies accessible to as many MIT students as possible.

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?
Prepare a short blurb about yourself and a list of employers that you definitely want to talk to. If you’re a first-year, don’t be intimidated by recruiters; they are very friendly and are there to answer any questions. Also, don’t forget to take swag! :)

She / Her / Hers

Stephany is originally from Siem Reap, Cambodia. She is a senior undergraduate student majoring in Physics (Course 8). Stephany is interested in pursuing a research career in biophysics, biomedical science, bioengineering, or related fields. Besides her classes, Stephany has been a mentor for the Physics Mentoring Program and a Secretary for MIT Engineering Without Borders (EWB). During her free time, Stephany enjoys going for a walk and reading. 

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair? 

I would advise students to bring their resumes to the career fair and prepare some questions to ask employers from companies they are interested in applying to. 

She / Her / Hers

Cindy is a fourth year graduate student in Course 10 (Chemical Engineering). Her research work involves development of novel biosensors using carbon nanotubes. She has successfully developed biosensors capable of detecting several viral proteins, including the nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2 virus,  for early disease diagnostics. Outside of research, Cindy is also an active member of MIT Chemical Engineering REFS group and MIT Asian Club. When not studying or working, she enjoys skiing, hiking, swimming, and dancing. 

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair? 

Be confident and be prepared!

He/They

I am a student from Silver Spring, Maryland. A first generation immigrant, born in Ethiopia, I migrated to the United States when I was 11 years old. I have a deep appreciation for the Arts and STEM and I want to pursue both with equal vigor. I came to appreciate journalism early in my life as I saw journalists brave warzones abroad and risk imprisonment and their lives trying to report on the state of the country in Ethiopia. I saw how their reporting impacted communities for the better and I wanted to work in a similar capacity to help people. In my free time, I love to write (articles, short stories, book plots). I also want to go into Robotics and nanomedicine research in the future, much for the same reasons of helping people and because I love the various fields that come together at the intersection of both. I want to work both as an activist and to create impactful research.

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?

Keep in mind the companies that you want to interact with first and foremost so that you can get a baseline positive experience, but make sure to explore! There are so many amazing companies present that you will have the opportunity to grow yourself by talking to them and finding ways to be involved in their work. The fair is for your benefit, so try to make the best of your time in it.

she/her/hers

Liv is a Senior, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a Concentration in Product Development, as well as pursuing a minor in Business Management. She will be returning to MIT in the Fall of 2022 to finish out her degree after taking a semester off over Covid to work at SharkNinja as an engineering co-op. Throughout her time at MIT, Liv participated on the varsity Field Hockey team for 4 years, ending her career as a captain of the team. She was also involved in Little Beavers (a running club on campus for kids in the surrounding area who are on the autism spectrum), a core leader in the Gordon Engineering Leadership program, and even dabbled in the glass blowing lab for two years. When not working or studying, she loves to explore Boston, travel whenever possible, and further develop her film photography skills.

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?

The career fair can be a really intimidating event! Walking into a room with a lot of very well respected companies and representatives can be overwhelming, but preparation can help alleviate a lot of that stress. By putting in a few hours of work leading up to the career fair to perfect your resume, research interesting companies, and practice your elevator speech can make you feel secure in your own shoes, and ready to impress anyone you speak with! 

He / Him

Matija is a Mathematics (18) major, minoring in Computer Science (6) and Economics (14). He took part in mentoring for the Undergraduate Math Association and is excited to continue that practice in the following years. Outside of academics, Matija is a member of the Sport Taekwondo Club, as well as the Origami Club at MIT.

What advice do you have for students attending a career fair?
Do your research on employers that interest you beforehand – it will only make your conversations with recruiters more interesting! Also, don’t restrict yourself to talking only to companies close to your major.