Network & conduct informational interviews Resources

Networking in the U.S. context

Networking can feel like one of those career buzzwords everyone talks about, but few people actually define. For international students especially it can …

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Networking may feel a little strange if you are not used to it. Between coffee chats and career fairs, it …

An important feature of networking is that it takes time. Here are the steps you may need to follow to …

Tapping into your network can provide plenty of expected and sometimes unexpected benefits. If you approach networking with an open …

Probably the easiest way to leverage your network is through conducting an informational interview. An informational interview is an opportunity …

Informational interviewing is a low-pressure way to gather career information from people who are already working in occupations, organizations, or …

Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples)

Whether you are sending a follow-up email, requesting a new interview date, negotiating aspects of an offer package, or declining …

Communicating effectively with employers

Whether you are meeting with recruiters at a career fair, networking with MIT alums or negotiating a job offer, feel …