CAPD has services in Building 7 and Building E17! Learn where to go for what you need.

Below, you’ll find CAPD’s expert advice and tailored resources, grouped together for easy navigation. You can also search and filter our entire resource library. Looking for one-on-one advice? Consider scheduling an appointment or stopping by during our drop-in hours.

Getting started & exploring careers

Career development and decision-making is a multi-step and dynamic process. No matter where you are in your life-long career journey, you can find career satisfaction by taking the time to build self-awareness. Start the journey here:

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Gaining experience & the job search

Getting experience enables you to apply academic concepts in practice, prototype careers, develop technical & transferable skills, and network within your field. Finding a job or internship requires self-reflection, strategic planning, and the help of others! Aid in your search by…

Job offers & negotation

When receiving a job offer, consider the following to help you navigate the process and make an informed decision:

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Academic pathways

Many consider furthering their education to gain knowledge and develop expertise, expand career opportunities, increase earning potential, and to network or work closely with experts in their field. We can help with the process.. 

As a graduate student, you can also connect with CAPD to deepen your skills and knowledge to complement to your academic coursework and prepare you for future careers.

LSAT resource: 7Sage

7Sage is a test prep company that offers self-study, group classes, and tutoring to prepare for the LSAT. There are discounts and resources available specifically for MIT applicants. Contact MIT’s Pre-Law Advisor, Tianna Ransom, or schedule a meeting through Handshake

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Interphase 2026 resume resources

Thank you for participating in the group advising session. We hope that you were able to get the support and guidance you need to help you have your resume submitted for the resume book. If you have a question about …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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Susquehanna: STEM stock rising in quantitative finance

Physicsworld.com | April 17, 2026

In a recent feature on Physics World, read about MIT PhD alum (Mathematics) Lyubo Panchev, a quantitative researcher at Susquehanna, and how his academic background and career path has led to his current quantitative finance role.

By Janine Sazinsky
Janine Sazinsky Employer Relations Coordinator
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Featured Resources

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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 …