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.


Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR)

The MSAR has information about each school’s specific requirements, as well as application procedures and deadlines and selection factors such as MCAT and GPA.

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How to find meaningful volunteer and service work

Why volunteer?
Identifying your cause(s)

Ask yourself:

Finding opportunities (key resources)
Volunteering abroad:
Developing your own proposal
Managing your time
Contacting organizations to get started
Maximize your experience (personally & professionally)

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MIT Libraries: Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Industry Information

MIT Libraries has compiled resources for the biotechnology & pharmaceutical industries. This guide lists specialized resources for industry and market research in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries.

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Resume action verbs

Action verbs help bring your resume to life by painting a picture for the reviewer, and affirming your skills. Begin each bullet point statement or phrase with an action verb that points the reader to the skill you are trying …

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Sample resumes

View sample resumes from a broad range of class years ranging from first year undergraduate student resumes to PhDs, including a range of resumes from majors and experience levels.

PhDs and postdocs can also review our resource library of application …

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

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

Interviews for faculty positions often include two rounds:

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

This is an initial …

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 …

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

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