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.
CAPD understands that the firehose may be at full blast, so take a moment to orient your career development on your own time. Visit our Virtual Orientation to learn how CAPD can help.
Learn how to sign-up for Handshake, schedule appointments with staff, discover resources, and much more! This online tool will be available all orientation-long.
There is also a P-set at the end, and we will draw names to receive a $25 gift card for participating (P-set will close on Friday 9/11).
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 this tour to see the employer recruiting suite and CAPD’s 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 here (10:00AM) and here (1:00PM).
Kick off your semester by coming to CAPD office hours, designed just for first years and sophomores! Drop by to ask your career questions. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming career fair, exploring career paths, thinking through your career goals for the semester, or just want to come say hi, we’re here for you. This is a casual event, judgment-free, and open to MIT first years and sophomores.
Looking for resume support? Check out CAPD’s first-year resume module or book a one-one-one appointment with one of our advisors.
Does the idea of a career fair overwhelm and intimidate you? If so, come to the Q&A with MIT students who have braved career fairs in the past. This session will focus on the Fall Career Fair, but these tips and insights can apply to any of the annual career fairs happening on/near campus. Learn how you as a first year student at MIT can feel confident and make the most of events like these.
Get in early! First-year undergraduate students will have exclusive early access to the in-person Fall Career Fair and First Year Friendly employers from 9:30-10:00AM. Early entry check-in will open at 9:00AM.
- Explore careers. Discover various industries and career pathways, and find out about opportunities that match your interests.
- Connect with employers. Engage with a diverse group of companies actively seeking to engage with and hire MIT first-years. Find out more about First Year Friendly Employers on our website.
- Meet alums. Learn how MIT has shaped alums’ careers and get valuable insight into your future path. Many employers at the Fall Career Fair bring MIT alumni to their booths who can share their experiences with you!
Visit the Fall Career Fair website for detailed information on registering and preparing, and to view all participating employers using a sortable grid. If you can’t join us for the first-year exclusive early access, pop by the fall career fair anytime between 10:00AM-4:00PM.
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.
The content in this ISO/CAPD event is tailored to undergraduate international students. Graduate international students are encouraged to attend the session that will be part of the ISO Navigating MIT Series (November 5th).
Lunch will be served.
Register here.
More information coming soon!
Get ready to dive into research! Join us for Networking for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, where you’ll learn how to prepare your resume to stand out, discover how to confidently introduce yourself to lab representatives, and get tips on making the most of networking opportunities. This event is designed to help you prepare for the upcoming UROP Mixer on October 28th.
Whether you’re new to research or looking for your next opportunity, this session will help you connect with labs and feel confident when talking to representatives. Don’t miss your chance to get research-ready!
This series is just the beginning. Visit our events page to discover what’s coming up.
