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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.

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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Top 10 Boutique Consulting Firms in US

Today’s consulting landscape is incredibly diverse. Some firms are small and specialized, and others are massive and have their hands in every sector imaginable. The smaller firms are often referred to as boutique consulting firms.

But size is not what …

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Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to access Handshake, please email capd@mit.edu and our staff will be happy to set up appointments or assist in navigating other …

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Get prepared for your photo!

Here are some additional things to consider in preparation for setting up a professional-looking headshot:

1. Get inspired

You might find it helpful to look at photos of MIT alumni on LinkedIn or bio pages for MIT faculty and researchers. …

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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 …