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.

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.

Get the most out of your micro-internship experience

By: Tavi Sookhoo & Kamila Madry
If you have questions about a micro-internship, contact Tavi at tsookhoo@mit.edu

The Independent Activities Period (IAP2025) is quickly approaching. If you’re completing a micro-internship, review CAPD’s tips on making the most of your experience.

By Kamila Madry
Kamila Madry
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Mastering data science project management

Want to impress recruiters and land your next data science role? Mastering how to run a data science project can set you apart. Check out the key takeaways below and read the full article from Dzidas Martinaitis via the link …

By Aidan Wright
Aidan Wright Career Advisor
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4,400 candidates attend the 2024 in-person Fall Career Fair 

MIT’s annual in-person Fall Career Fair took place this year on Friday, September 20. More than 4,400 talented students, postdocs and alumni from MIT and Harvard were able to connect with more than 180 diverse employers!  

It was wonderful …

By Malgorzata Gassan
Malgorzata Gassan Assistant Director of Events
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Featured Resources

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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 …