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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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My experience with MIT’s Career Exploration Fellowship: Machine learning with biomedical applications at Ourobionics

Have you ever discovered an intriguing internship that perfectly aligns with your career goals and offers new growth opportunities, but you weren’t sure you could participate due to financial or logistic reasons?

Last year, I found myself in that exact …

By Ariadne Dulchinos
Ariadne Dulchinos Peer Career Advisor
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What employers want first-years to know for the Fall Career Fair 

The First Year Friendly (FYF) initiative at MIT’s 2024 Fall Career Fair is here to help you make the most of the event by connecting you with employers who are eager to engage with first-year students. Below, I’ve compiled tips …

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