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.
By: Erik Pavesic and Kendel Jester
Many of us in Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) have had an opportunity to play around with the latest disruptive technology: ChatGPT from OpenAI. ChatGPT, a chatbot prototype launched in November 2022, has …
Mentorship is essential in developing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) professionals. It is a set of skills that can and should be learned, practiced, and improved upon with self-reflection and feedback. If you are a mentor or mentee …
BY ADRIJANA CRNCEC | Science
I never would have gotten here without luck. I worry about all the bright, passionate, capable students from underresourced countries and less privileged backgrounds who don’t have the same family support and encouraging, open-minded mentors. I …
September 30, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, companies across all major industries have been challenged to rethink how, and where, work gets done. These fundamental considerations for organizations (including transitioning to hybrid work styles, evolving digital communication mediums and striving …
In this blog post, Chris Blattman gives advice on what the purpose of recommendation letters is, who you should ask, and how to manage the process.
Excerpt:
Will a professor write you a letter of recommendation? My answer: Writing student …
Comprehensive job sites that list academic positions (higher education) at all different levels and for all fields (mostly focused within …
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 …
CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …
How to protect your bright mind from the drain of everyday racism you may encounter in academic life.
By scheduling your appointment, you have successfully completed the first step towards having a really good photo! Here are some …
