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


Resources and Advice for Supporters, Families, and Parents

Exploration, preparation, and a team that understands how it all works.

MIT Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) empowers students to think big picture about their career interests and goals, then support them through every part of the journey, from …

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Networking at Your First Professional Conference

Jenny Xu shares her experience at the Game Developers’ Conference as a First Year Undergraduate Student

Jenny demoing her game with GDC attendees at the Children’s Creativity Museum

Surrounded by posters of newly released video games, indie game expo booths, …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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Find an International Career Development Opportunity

Find job opportunities around the globe and gain international experience while at MIT through the following resources.

MISTI

Job, Internships, or Studying Abroad

There are many ways to go abroad as an MIT student. International internships are a popular way to …

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Why Business School?

Business schools typically offer a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS), or occasionally PhDs in business administration or management. A degree in business can be useful for people interested in areas such as finance, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, …

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Make a Career Plan

A career plan lists short- and long-term career goals and the actions you can take to achieve them. Career plans can help you make decisions about what classes to take, and identify the extracurricular activities, research, and internships that will …

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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 …