CAPD has expanded! Learn more about what's available to you in our two locations: Building 7-103 and Building E17-294.

We have developed Affinity/Identity group pages, designed to recognize and celebrate your unique identities and experiences, and to support you in your career journey. You can select a page with the “Choose your community” drop-down at the top of the page.

If you need more personalized guidance, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with one of our career advisors. We’re here to help you navigate your unique challenges and opportunities, and will do our best to connect you to relevant resources.

You can get in touch with an advisor by scheduling an appointment on Handshake, or sending us an email at capd@mit.edu. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to thrive in your career. In addition, when you log into our site, you can set up your email preferences to ensure you get notified about career content relevant to your identities.

Lime Connect fellowship for sophomores

Lime Connect is offering a fellowship for current sophomores (class of 2028) who identify as having a disability. Selected fellows receive assistance with their summer internship recruitment process, as well as the opportunity to connect with Lime Connect’s corporate partners. Click this link to find out more about the …

By Aidan Wright
Aidan Wright Career Advisor
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Negotiation tips for first-gen and low-income students

This is a compendium of resources shared at the FLI Network Dinner on Wednesday 10/22/2025.

From the moment you apply for a position, it is wise to be prepared for an eventual offer and possible negotiation. Here are six things …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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Government shutdown and international students

Please refer to this resource from MIT’s International Students Office (ISO) for more information about how the government shutdown could effect international students, including any effects on obtaining visas.

By Aidan Wright
Aidan Wright Career Advisor
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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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EVENT: Spilling the Tea on Leadership | 24 April 2025, 5pm

Thursday, April 24 | 5-6pm | On-campus

There’s something very special about the opportunity to hear directly from a leader about what her path to success was really like, how she learned to lead, and what has helped her to thrive. In …

By Lydia Huth
Lydia Huth Communication and Program Manager
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