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Going from groundbreaking research to a first prototype is hard. 

The space between a proof of concept and a validated prototype is fraught with challenges: it’s a pivotal period that determines whether an innovation can evolve into a viable business. …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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Interested in the Finance and FinTech industry? Take advantage of these tips on making your internship application stand out, from Jennifer Kaplan, Schonfeld’s Head of Campus Recruiting

Resource linked from Schonfelds February 20, 2026 article

What makes an internship application stand out? 

We’re drawn to candidates who demonstrate genuine curiosity and a commitment to self-learning – through coding competitions, Kaggle challenges, hackathons or active involvement in relevant …

By Janine Sazinsky
Janine Sazinsky Employer Relations Coordinator
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Economic consulting in action: A Brattle Group site visit

MIT students and postdocs visited The Brattle Group’s Boston office to explore careers in economic consulting—gaining firsthand insight into how rigorous research informs high-impact, real-world decision-making.

The visit, hosted by MIT Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD), offered participants an …

By Janine Sazinsky
Janine Sazinsky Employer Relations Coordinator
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Times Higher Education ranks MIT No. 1 in arts and humanities, business and economics, and social sciences for 2026

The 2026 Times Higher Education World University Ranking has ranked MIT first in three subject categories: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, and Social Sciences, repeating the Institute’s top spot in the same subjects in 2025.

The Times Higher Education …

By Janine Sazinsky
Janine Sazinsky Employer Relations Coordinator
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February Career Exploration Events

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s also a great excuse to invest a little love in your future. 💘 This February, CAPD’s Career Exploration events are here to help you explore new paths, meet inspiring professionals, and spark ideas that might …

By Qingqing Ouyang
Qingqing Ouyang Career Exploration Leader
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Now recruiting: CAPD Career Exploration Leaders

Do you want to plan events for students and collaborate with alumni, employers, and graduate/professional school admissions staff? As a Career Exploration Leader, you’ll manage large-scale projects and gain valuable leadership experience in program management, teamwork, data collection and analysis, …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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How AI is Changing Careers in Banking and Finance

By: Rob Porter on Vault
Published:  Aug 01, 2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming the finance industry at virtually every level, and if you’re building a career in finance or banking, you’re probably wondering what this means for the future. The …

By Francis Borrego
Francis Borrego Associate Director, Employer Relations 
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Building a Network: Digital and In-Person Strategies for Students, Recent Graduates, and Postdocs

The following article is from Trevor Cambron’s post for the MIT Communications Lab

Networking. For some it is a loaded word that induces a visceral sense of dread, while for others it is a natural part of the workday. In …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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New HireVue interview questions at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan

by Zeno Toulon

“We trawled forums – Glassdoor, Wall Street Oasis, and Reddit, among others – to find the most common questions you could expect at a HireVue interview at two banks – JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. Some are specific to the bank, …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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Capital One – Summer Workshops

Capital One is excited to host a variety of virtual events across the summer, aimed at supporting you as you continue to navigate the recruiting process. Please see below for the event details and registration information. Please know that while …

By Francis Borrego
Francis Borrego Associate Director, Employer Relations 
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