Join your classmates for this year’s MIT Future Series, a collection of events tailored to your needs as a first year undergraduate student at MIT. Learn more and register for events individually at the Handshake links below. For all CAPD events, go to the CAPD events calendar.
When it comes to planning for your career, you may know exactly where you’re headed. You may have ideas that you’re excited to explore. Or maybe you’re not even sure where to start. And that’s ok. MIT Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) is your hub for all things career, from thinking big-picture about your life goals and career path to researching internships and preparing for interviews. Our team can help you.
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During your time at MIT, you’ll likely need your resume reviewed, learn how to use a cover letter, finesse your LinkedIn profile, and network with employers. MIT’s Career Advising & Professional Development office (CAPD) is the hub for all of that.
Come on a 30-minute presentation and tour to see the employer recruiting suite, career advising offices, and CAPD workshop space. You’ll also get to understand how teams such as Distinguished Fellowship, Career Services, and Prehealth Advising can help you clarify your purpose and take steps toward professional success.
Register on Handshake for either event.
Get your questions about talking to employers, visiting the career fair, applying to internships, & more answered in this informal drop-in session along the Infinite.
No registration required, just drop in!
Does the idea of a career fair overwhelm and intimidate you? If so, come to this Q&A with MIT students who have braved and succeeded at the Fall Career Fair to learn how you as a first year student at MIT can feel confident, and make lasting and impactful professional connections.
Give us one hour, and you will learn how to make a positive and professional first impression at upcoming recruiting events and other on-campus opportunities. Join us for the “Career Readiness Sampler for First-Years,” where you’ll receive tips on resume and cover letter writing, and mastering professional introductions. This session is designed to equip you with the essential skills to feel confident and prepared for your career exploration journey.
Have you done research, traveled abroad, or participated in a service or hands-on project but are struggling to figure out what comes next? In this lunch & learn, Kate Weishaar of the Office of Experiential Learning and Kendel Jester of Career Advising & Professional Development will guide you through activities to clarify your goals at MIT and translate your skills in a way that speaks to potential employers.
Lunch will be served. Register on Handshake.
In this workshop, we’ll lay out the basics of networking, informational interviewing, and the US American work culture. You’ll learn why a strong basis is crucial for your career first steps and how to go about mastering the art of networking in the US.
Lunch will be served. Register on Handshake.
Want to learn about how to find an internship or other summer experience? Whether you’re just starting out or already a campus pro, this workshop will inform your internship search.
In the first part of our session, we’ll share steps to find an internship. Then, you’ll hear from some MIT upperclassmen ready to share their experience and provide some advice.
