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.

Employer Spotlight: Liquid AI

Liquid AI is a foundation model company building efficient, general-purpose AI at every scale. Founded out of MIT’s CSAIL, we started from a simple observation: 99% of the world’s processors live outside data centers, and come with hard limits on …

By Lily Wilson
Lily Wilson Events Assistant
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Watch CAPD’s virtual orientation for first-years (and win a $25 gift card)!

Just getting started at MIT? CAPD is here to help you navigate what’s next.

As a first-year student, you don’t need to have it all figured out. Maybe you know exactly where you’re headed, maybe you’re exploring a few possibilities, …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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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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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 …