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Career Advising

Exploration, preparation, and a team that understands how it all works.  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. Career Services is your hub for all things career, from researching internships and attending job fairs to preparing for interviews and negotiating offers. Connect with us to gain specific career development skills and insights, work with our team to think big-picture about your life goals and career path, or tap into our extensive network of alumni and industry professionals. We’re here for every student and postdoc, regardless of academic background or professional interests. Career Services team members are committed to becoming your trusted, understanding guide. Explore your options. Find your place. And let us help get you there.  Questions? Contact us at capd@mit.edu


Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to access Handshake, please email capd@mit.edu and our staff will be happy to set up appointments or assist in navigating other …

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Maximize your summer experience (for internships, research, service, and more!)

Congratulations! You have signed on to a summer experience, but now you’re asking yourself “now what?” Preparing for and going through your summer experience will benefit from some preparation, mindfulness, and reflection. Regardless if this is an internship, research opportunity, …

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2026 CAPD FAQs for Family & Supporters

During Campus Preview Weekend 2026’s Parent Programming, members of the CAPD staff shared information with parents and supporters. Access the presentation here, and see our FAQ section below for questions we have received from parents and supporters.

You may have …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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How to have fun with career development

“A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” – Mary Poppins

Are you feeling a bit stressed about your career? Play may be a good antidote to ward off the negative attributes of stress while helping you feel productive. …

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How a pile of LEGO can help you ideate about your career

“Innovation is an outcome. Play is a state of mind. Innovation is often what we get when we play.” – Ivy Ross, VP Design for Hardware Products at Google.

It’s time to raid your old toy box! Did you know that …

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Featured Resources

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Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …

Congratulations! You have signed on to a summer experience, but now you’re asking yourself “now what?” Preparing for and going …

“A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” – Mary Poppins

Are you feeling a bit stressed about your …

“Innovation is an outcome. Play is a state of mind. Innovation is often what we get when we play.” – Ivy …

CAPD Virtual Orientation

Start here. Go anywhere.

When it comes to planning for your career, you may know exactly where you’re headed. You …