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Your postdoctoral training is an important time to advance your cutting-edge research and develop a wide range of skills that will prepare you for your next career step. CAPD serves MIT-appointed postdoctoral scholars (fellows and associates) at all points of their career journey from initial exploration to final negotiation. Sign up for an individual advising appointment, attend career and professional development related events, and learn about resources for postdoctoral scholars to help you feel confident and excited for your future.

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The MIT Graduate Students of Excellence (GSE) Awards are back and it’s time to celebrate the outstanding grad students who make MIT shine ✨.

These awards honor graduate students who go above and beyond in leadership, mentorship, service, and generally by …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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How to Career Fair: PhD & Postdoc Guide

MIT career fairs (Fall Career Fair and Spring Career Night) are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni. This means a event with many attendees all wanting to interface with employers, and as busy doctoral and postdoctoral scholars, …

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Disclosing identity information on applications 

As a student, postdoc, or alumni, you may have current or past experiences that provided you with highly-relevant competencies and transferrable skills. However, you may be uncertain about how you can discuss these experiences, or whether or not you should …

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Thinking about a career pivot? Atomize!

Within your career, you might have difficulty figuring out how your background can help you pivot from one area to another.

For example, if you identify as an engineer, you might start off your job search by entering “engineer” into …

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Interview Primer

Learn more about interviewing and find more resources on our interviews landing page!

You have made it this far! From your effective job searching, through the resume and cover letter you wrote as part of your application, through the waiting …

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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 …