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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.

LinkedIn profiles and summaries

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LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, and we can’t overstate how important networking is – not only during a job search, but throughout your career. LinkedIn lets you build a profile to attract recruiters and opportunities. You can also keep track …

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Data Science Is a High-Paying, Fast-Growing Field—Here’s What You Need to Know About Entering It

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Ever wonder how Instagram knows exactly what ad to show you? Or how your supermarket keeps the right food in stock? It’s probably thanks to a data scientist.

You may have heard the words “data science” tossed around a lot …

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3 steps to be prepared for interviewing

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1. Know MIT’s Recruiting Policies and Expectations. 

Whether you are interviewing through On-Campus Recruiting or not, be sure to know your recruiting rights and responsibilities before you interview.
You should also be aware of the recruiting policies and procedures expected …

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How to Ask for a Raise or Negotiate Your Salary

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Whether you're negotiating your incoming salary for a new job or asking for a raise in your current position, here are some points you'll want to address in order to have a professional conversation regarding your salary. 

1. Know the …

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Not Sure What You Should Be Making at Your First Job? Here’s How to Figure Out the Right Number to Aim for

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Launching your career by landing your first full-time job can be thrilling, but there might be one small thing you’re not so sure about as you wait to hear the words, “You’re hired!”: Money.

How do you know what to …

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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 …

Application Materials for a Faculty Job Search

The following materials are commonly requested when you apply for a faculty job in any department and/or discipline in the …

Academic Interviews (Faculty Positions)

Interviews for faculty positions almost always consist of two rounds: a first-round “Zoom interview” and then a “fly-out,” a campus …

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 …

Academic Job Offers

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

Tips for virtual career fairs

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

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