Welcome to the Master’s Students Page!

MIT Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) can help you explore new and exciting careers, refine your goals and objectives, work through difficult questions, and articulate your most valuable skills. Your master’s program will go by fast, so take advantage CAPD programming and learn how to productively engage in career planning, grow your own powerful networks, and communicate effectively with employers who need you on their teams.


T-Minus: A Panel Discussion On How to Prepare for a Startup Journey While at MIT

We’re excited to invite you to a special event featuring a panel discussion with MIT alumni founders, sharing their insights on how you can start preparing for your own startup journey. Whether you’re a student or postdoc, this is a …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Venture Firm Wilbe Hosts “Scientists First” Mixer in Boston

Join us for an evening of networking drinks with the local scientist and postdoc community to discuss different career trajectories, insights into how to bring scientific discoveries to market, and practical advice for launching a career in science-driven business.

​Whether …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Exploring careers? Start with the Career Exploration Series!

The Career Exploration Series begins in September! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, and employers to help all undergraduate and graduate students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you.   

Visit the events page on Handshake and filter by the label “career exploration series” …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Schedule a Resume Review or Coffee-Chat: Connect Informally with an Employer

Representatives from the following organizations and industries are eager to connect with you through coffee chats and resume reviews before and after the fall career fair. Schedule your coffee chats and resume reviews by applying on Handshake. Time slots are …

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Relations Coordinator
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Rangel Fellowship: funding and internships for graduate studies

Application closes September 19, 2024

This prestigious U.S. Department of State program is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort. The Rangel Fellowship offers exceptional support for graduate studies in fields relevant to the Foreign Service, along with valuable internships, …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Comprehensive job sites that list academic positions (higher education) at all different levels and for all fields (mostly focused within …

Choosing between job offers (worksheet)

Receiving two or more job offers can be both an exciting and stressful time. Whether you are waiting to hear …

Virtual career fairs offer the opportunity for students and employers to connect in ways that transcend physical distances, at greater …

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 …

Survival Guide for Women of Color

How to protect your bright mind from the drain of everyday racism you may encounter in academic life.