CAPD is a welcoming and affirming space for students who identify across the LBGTQ+ spectrum. We understand that your gender identity, gender expression, and/or sexual orientation are integral parts of who you are, and we offer our support as you engage in career planning and look for opportunities that will offer the safe and supportive working environments you deserve.

Resources at CAPD and MIT

A career appointment at CAPD is an excellent opportunity to talk through questions of disclosure in professional settings.

LBGTQ+ Services at MIT is an intercultural campus resource for diverse gender, romantic, and sexual identities.

Find exactly what you’re looking for on our curated and annotated list of LBGTQ+ Career Resources.

Life after MIT

Out & Equal has created this guide as a tool for LBGTQ people and allies looking to strengthen their understanding of how to share their stories in the workplace.

Interested in entrepreneurship? StartOut has been the champion for LBGTQ+ entrepreneurs, promoted the successes of our community, and researched the economic impact of LBGTQ+ entrepreneurs.

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Workplace rights

Learn more about legal protections for LBGTQ+ people and their families across the US.

Gender identity influences pay. Visit CAPD’s Pay Equity page for resources that can help you evaluate offers, negotiate, and learn more about the gender pay gap.

Disclosing identity information on applications 

As a student, postdoc, or alumni, you may have current or past experiences that provided you with highly-relevant competencies and transferrable skills. However, you may be uncertain about how you can discuss these experiences, or whether or not you should …

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APEX Summer Legal Program

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Are you a rising junior or senior considering to law school? Do you need guidance on law school admission, the LSAT, law school classes or legal career paths? Join Washington and Lee’s APEX Program 2025, …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Join MIT Reads and “Unlock the Stress Cycle” this Spring!

MIT Reads is a reading program for everyone at MIT, organized by the MIT Libraries.

Together we read a book, then gather outside of our normal classes and workdays to explore the ideas and important issues it raises. Through discussions …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Why you should attend the MIT 2025 Spring Career Night

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? MIT Spring Career Night 2025 is your chance to connect with top employers, explore career opportunities, and gain valuable insights — all in one evening. Whether you’re actively job-seeking …

By Malgorzata Gassan
Malgorzata Gassan Assistant Director of Events
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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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