PhD Students

If you’re in a PhD program at MIT, you are an exceptional researcher and scholar. With your deep knowledge and skills set, there are no limits to what you can achieve. When you can do so much, narrowing your options and making decisions about what you want to do and where you want to go can be daunting. We’re here to help. Visit CAPD for a one-on-one conversation and address your questions with an advisor, use our resources to learn new skills like networking, and join our workshops to help you refine your job documents and search strategies. Whether you decide to pursue a career in academe, government, non-profit, or industry CAPD is ready to support you.

Services for International Students in Boston

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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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[Video] In Tension: Workshop with MIT CAST Distinguished Visiting Artist Janet Echelman

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Participants in “Building Technology: The Computational Design, Engineering, and Fabrication of Large Scale Sculptural Rope Networks” investigated the work of MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST) Distinguished Visiting Artist Janet Echelman, focusing on the fiber-based material systems and …

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6 tips for making a career change, from someone who has done it

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Most people spend a third of their lives — or 90,000 hours — at work.

When all those hours include stress due to wage gaps, societal pressures, commuting (or endless Zoom calls), it can be a lot. And if it feels like …

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Arts, communications, and media job/internship search sites

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In addition to Handshake, you can use the websites below to find jobs and internships related to arts, communications, and media. CAPD has not vetted any opportunities listed on these sites, so use your best judgment and reach out to …

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[Video] Tour of Student Opportunities in the Arts at MIT

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Learn more about the different ways to incorporate art into your MIT education, courtesy of Arts at MIT.

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Journee Harris, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

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Natalija Jovanovic

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Breanna Lam, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

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Hannah Shay, Grad Student Career Exploration Grant Recipient

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Featured Resources

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Academia & education job/internship search sites

Comprehensive job sites that list academic positions (higher education) at all different levels and for all fields (mostly focused within …

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Application Materials for a Faculty Job Search

The following materials are commonly requested.  We encourage you to schedule an appointment with a career advisor to review your …

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Academic Interviews (Faculty Positions)

Interviews for faculty positions often include two rounds:

First round – Phone or Video  (20-40 minutes)

This is an initial …

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Choosing between job offers (worksheet)

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 …

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Academic Job Offers

If you receive an academic job offer, express interest, and then take the time to carefully assess whether the offer …

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