Alumni Career Resources and Support

Feb 02, 2023

It’s hard to miss the changing job market, including the large number of layoffs occurring almost every week in the tech sector. We want you to know that at Olin we’ve got your back. We are here to support you as you navigate these employment challenges. 

For those of you who may have recently lost your job, we have a number of resources that may be helpful. And, if you are employed but are rethinking your career path, we have resources for you too. 

 

Olin Resources: 

  • PGP remains available to alumni that may need support, phone or zoom meetings, connections, or job leads! You can make an appointment with Suzanne or Kristin on Handshake. 

  • PGP News – Suzanne continues to send out a Jobs Newsletter every Friday - please let us know if you’d like access to this great resource. It quickly illustrates who is hiring and where the growth areas are right now.   

  • Olin’s Spring Career Fair – This recruiting and networking event is open to alumni too! Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET, Olin Campus Center   

  • JOBSEEKERS: Are you currently seeking job new opportunities or thinking about making a switch? Learn more by clicking here. (Use your Olin credentials to log in to Handshake and then update your email, or contact Kristin or Suzanne to update your email in Handshake.)   If you are unable to attend the Career Fair in person, we will be collecting resumes to personally share with recruiters, just email pgp@olin.edu.  

  • HIRING? If your organization is hiring, you can join us as a recruiter, or post your company’s jobs to Handshake, our interactive job database.   

  • Reach out to your friends and classmates. The Olin network is stronger than ever, and our alumni have excellent reputations in the tech world and will want to help!    

  • For those of you whose companies are hiring, please share those leads with PGP, and on the Olin (LinkedIn/Facebook) job pages listed below.    

  • Join the Olin College of Engineering LinkedIn group - This private LinkedIn group for Oliners is a portal to share job postings, ask questions, and connect with fellow Oliners. Whether you are seeking a job, posting a job, sharing an event or resource – this is a great place to do it.    

  • Join the Olin Jobs Facebook group - Many alumni follow this private Olin Facebook group – one more way to share positions, events, ask for advice, or find alumni who are hiring.   

  • Handshake Jobs Database - Many new companies are featured here, seeking Oliners with your skillset!  Entry-level, mid-level and senior jobs from organizations all over the country, in technical and non-technical areas can be found in Handshake. This free database is available to all alumni and also lists virtual career fairs, info sessions and other recruiting events for jobseekers. Visit Handshake and update/create a profile here. (Contact Suzanne or Kristin if you need to set up an account.)   

 

External Resources & Job Boards:  

Boston-based  

Climate or Energy-Related Tech  

Impact-focused  

  • Second Day – Impact-centered job feed  

  • Nick Martin, CEO at TechChange, Professor at Columbia & Georgetown – posts job leads 5x a week on LinkedIn in the social/tech/ed/non-profit sectors  

Government jobs 

  • USAJOBS - lists opportunities in science, engineering, technology, math, cybersecurity, sustainability, public health and social science jobs.   

 

Again, we are available to talk at any time, discuss your situation and support you in any way we can. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for support. 

Kristin Casasanto, Director of Post-Graduate Planning   

Suzanne Alcott, Assistant Director of Post-Graduate Planning