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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.

External veteran career support resources

The following resources are selected specifically because of their support to the US veteran population.

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Veteran jobs/internship search sites

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

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Three activities to start networking in a FLASH!

Networking may feel a little strange if you are not used to it. Between coffee chats and career fairs, it can feel a bit uncomfortable if you haven’t taken the necessary time to prepare yourself to engage your network. Keep …

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Virtual Interviewing Tips

Prepare your space, prepare your technology, and prepare to do well!
Before any interview, review our general advice on interviewing:
Do your research.
Practice, practice, practice.
Plan ahead. Make sure your interview day is as stress-free as possible.
Psychologically prepare
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Green Building Career Map

The Green Buildings Career Map is a highly interactive tool that explores an industry exploding with job opportunities across four major sectors of the green buildings and energy efficiency industry, charting possible progression between those occupations, and identifying the sorts …

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Featured Profiles

Featured Resources

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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 when you apply for a faculty job in any department and/or discipline in the …

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

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 …