Update Your Employment Status

Whether you are seeking an opportunity, have accepted a job, are starting a business, or are sponsored, share your current employment status with the CDO through Career Central. Active job seekers: Remember to keep your industry and function preferences up-to-date so we can promote the right opportunities to you!

Note: MFinFeb 2026 graduates, update your employment/offer status through Qualtrics.

Update Your Employment Status in 5 Easy Steps​

  1. Log in to Career Central.
  2. Select Profile from the left menu bar.
  3. In the Timeline section, click +Add Experience or Status.
  4. Select the time period:
    • Select Post Graduation for experience (full-time or internship) after the program.
    • Select Internship for experience during the program.
    • Select Before School for experience prior to the program. (Optional)
  5. Fill in your information and click Submit.

The 5 Steps with Screenshots

1. Log into Career Central.
2. Select Profile in the left-hand menu. ​
3. In the Timeline section click + Add Experience or Status.

4. Select the time period.

About the categories:

  • Post-Graduation: This category pertains to your first intended employment destination after graduation
  • Internship (Mid-Program): The category is only for the summer internship you complete during your degree program​
  • Before School (Optional): Share job or venture experience you completed immediately before school; useful for networking

After choosing the time period, select from the status or experiences option to update your current status or plans.

Preview the sample options below:

Sample Post-Graduation Status Options

Specific options may vary by program/timing

Sample Internship Status Options

Specific options may vary by program/timing

**Note: If you indicate you have received or declined a job offer, you will remain in the “still seeking employment” category until you add an accepted offer or update your plans to a non-seeking status (like continuing education or starting a business). 

5. Fill in your information and click Submit.

Thank you for updating your Employment Status!

If you have any questions, email askcdo@mit.edu for assistance.