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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


IAP Micro-internships are in Handshake – Apply now!

Looking for a short-term project or internship over IAP? Consider a micro-internship! Build skills, connect with employers and explore a career path. Here are a few micro-internships:   

Micro-internships are listed in Handshake and it’s really easy to search for them.  …

By Tavi Sookhoo
Tavi Sookhoo Assistant Director, Career Prototypes
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Introducing drop-ins for career advice

Got a quick question? Drop-in to CAPD!

Starting Monday, September 8, Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) is launching drop-in career advising for our undergraduate and graduate students who need a quick question answered.

During the semester, drop-ins are:

When …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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2025 CAPD FAQs for Family & Supporters

During Campus Preview Weekend 2025’s Parent Programming, members of the CAPD staff shared information with parents and supporters. View the recording and access the presentation below. Also see our FAQ section below for questions we have received from parents and …

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 …

“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 …