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Welcome, international students and trainees!

Did you know that international students make up nearly 30% of MIT’s student body and 60% of postdoc associates? Your presence here is essential to the vitality and energy of the vibrant MIT campus. CAPD is here to help you explore your professional aspirations, apply to grad school, and achieve your career goals, whether in the US or abroad. Read below for more information about how MIT and CAPD in particular can support you as you launch your professional career.

ISO webinar: Life After Practical Training: Employment Visas and Green Cards

A presentation by immigration attorney Elizabeth Goss from the firm Goss Associates from Boston, MA.
The presentation slides are available on the International Students Office website (log-in required).

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Services for International Students in Boston

The City of Boston can help you transition into your new home and make your stay here as enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re looking for information about the neighborhood where you will be staying, the services the City has to …

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5 Illegal Interview Questions and How to Dodge Them

by Angela Smith, MBA

You’re sitting in the interview for your dream job, and it’s going great. You’ve knocked the hard questions out of the park, and you and the interviewer are really hitting it off. Then, out of the blue, she …

By Simona Rosu
Simona Rosu Senior Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development
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How international students & trainees can communicate value to potential employers

Often the first contact an employer has with new recruits is through a resume or CV and a cover letter. To make these materials work for you, focus on the tips below:

Highlight technical skills

Employers want the complete package …

By Ariel Ackermann
Ariel Ackermann
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International Students Office Knowledge Base

Please use the Knowledge Base to find instant answers to your questions revolving around immigration regulation, maintenance of legal status, iMIT, and all else related to the ISO.

As always, stay in close contact with your ISO Advisor.

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