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Office hours / coffee chats

Office hours (aka “coffee chats”) are scheduled 15-to-30-minute, one-on-one on-campus or virtual appointments between students and employers. These sessions provide the opportunity to share company information, opportunities, and answer student questions. Though most of the conversations will focus on careers, …

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LinkedIn profiles and summaries

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, and we can’t overstate how important networking is – not only during a job search, but throughout your career. LinkedIn lets you build a profile to attract recruiters and opportunities. You can also keep track …

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Build your LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn is a professional networking website, which can support your professional presence online. Similar to your Handshake profile, it’s a good idea to keep your LinkedIn page continuously updated with new experiences and skills so that recruiters can find you. …

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Recruiting Guidelines for Employers

Employers seeking to recruit MIT students for internships and jobs (whether with CAPD involvement or through independent recruiting processes) are expected to follow Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, as indicated by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Professional Standards …

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Featured Resources

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Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples)

Whether you are sending a follow-up email, requesting a new interview date, negotiating aspects of an offer package, or declining …

Communicating effectively with employers

Whether you are meeting with recruiters at a career fair, networking with MIT alums or negotiating a job offer, feel …

Assess potential employers for disability inclusion

There are several ways that you can assess if a potential employer is disability-friendly and make an informed decision about …

Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) is dedicated to helping all MIT students and postdocs in the pursuit of their …