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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 supports them through every part of the journey, from research, resumes, and career fairs, to interviews, job offers, and salaries. Watch the CAPD Orientation to learn how our office can help your student explore careers and prepare for internships, jobs, and graduate school. Learn more about our programs and services and meet CAPD staff.

Profile of MIT’s Class of 2025

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Published on September 7, 2021

Some facts and figures about the 1,184 members of the Class of 2025. See also Admissions statistics.

Gender
Male
50%
Female
47%
Another gender identity
2%
Citizenship & self-reported ethnicity*
U.S. citizens & permanent residents
Number of U.S. states represented: …

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5 Books College Graduates Entering the Hybrid Workplace Need to Read

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Published on July 9, 2021

The graduating class of 2021 may have not had the ideal senior year, but they are proving to be the most resilient. While students had to adjust from learning face-to-face and meeting in the library on campus to the digital …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Pay is an Absolute Value

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Published on July 6, 2021


What is the Equal Pay Working Group?  

MIT’s newly-launched Equal Pay Working Group has been working since summer 2020 to raise awareness of the issue of pay inequity.  Led by CAPD and AMITA (Association of MIT Alumnae), the group comprises students and …

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Deborah Liverman Executive Director, Career Advising & Professional Development
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3 Questions: Ian Waitz and Blanche Staton on MIT’s continuing commitment to graduate students

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Published on June 29, 2021
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Published by MIT News on February 19, 2021

Despite the pandemic, the Office of the Vice Chancellor has continued to make progress on efforts to enhance the MIT graduate student experience.

Q: How …

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How Data Science Is Fueling the Healthcare Revolution

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Published on June 17, 2021

The healthcare sector is swimming in data. Up to 30% of the world’s stored data now comes directly from the healthcare industry thanks in large part to the widespread adoption of wearable technology, digital health coaches, and virtual pharmacies—all of …

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Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it

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 …

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Parentaly Resources: Free tools for expecting parents

Parentaly provides free resources and tools for expecting employees, working parents and HR leaders to help navigate the parental leave …

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CAPD Podcast Playlist: MIT Stories

CAPD Podcast Playlist: MIT Stories

Check out this ever-expanding playlist of podcasts to hear about MIT alumni on their careers and lives.

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