Master's Students

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.


Exploring careers? Start with the Career Exploration Series!

CAPD is coordinating the third annual, institute-wide Career Exploration Series that begins on September 11th and runs through IAP! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, and employers to help all students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you.   

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By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Pay Equity Student Researcher

Apply on Handshake by Oct 4, 2023, for priority review. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position can be extended for Jan and the Spring term. 

Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) seeks a student to work …

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

Representatives from the following organizations and industries are eager to connect with you prior to the fall career fair through a coffee-chat conversation. Schedule your coffee-chats by applying on Handshake. The time slots available are limited, so apply today. Instructions …

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Relations Coordinator
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Career Fair Prep – In a Flash!

Prepare for the Fall Career Fair and recruiting season with these quick overviews of key topics in 30 minutes or less. Sessions are offered in-person and virtually so you can pick the time and format that works best for you.

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Build Your Research Community – Free Course

Build Your Research Community is a FREE, 5-module course (with a bonus 6th module!) that will guide you through the steps of identifying mentors and building and maintaining mentoring relationships. Scientists from a variety of backgrounds give concrete steps and …

By Simona Rosu
Simona Rosu Senior Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development
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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 …

Survival Guide for Women of Color

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

In addition to Handshake, you can use the websites below to find jobs and internships to support the veteran community. …