Explore your options. Find your place. And let us help get you there.  

CAPD helps every MIT student build the skills and confidence they need to succeed, regardless of their discipline or professional interest. Let us help you think about your career interests and goals, and then support you through every part of the journey, from choosing a major, developing your resumes, attending career fairs, interviewing, job offers, or going to graduate and professional schools. Learn more about all of our services.

Our expertise and reach spans industries and disciplines, and stretches across the entire MIT ecosystem, allowing us to connect students with a sprawling network of alumni, faculty, and thought leaders. Our advisors understand the career planning process and the uncertainty it can bring. Whether they’re in-person or online, providing one-time support or long-term advising, they’re committed to sharing their expertise, advice, and encouragement. 

Whether you are a first-year or a senior let us help you with considering your options and developing your steps for success.


Schedule a Resume Review or Coffee-Chat: Connect Informally with an Employer

Representatives from the following organizations and industries are eager to connect with you through coffee chats and resume reviews before and after the fall career fair. Schedule your coffee chats and resume reviews by applying on Handshake. Time slots are …

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Relations Coordinator
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Rangel Fellowship: funding and internships for graduate studies

Application closes September 19, 2024

This prestigious U.S. Department of State program is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort. The Rangel Fellowship offers exceptional support for graduate studies in fields relevant to the Foreign Service, along with valuable internships, …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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A recap of the 2023-24 MIT Career Exploration Series

Fall: Sept 6. – Dec. 22, 2023 | IAP: Jan 8 – Feb 5, 2024

Read the text below or scroll for a visual report.

The Career Exploration Series is an initiative led by Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) at MIT to …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Discovering community and cultural connections

A joint humanities and engineering major, senior Grace McMillan is setting her sights on a legal career focused on education policy reform.

“When McMillan isn’t in class or hanging out with her sisters, she’s in the library studying for the …

By MIT News
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Now recruiting: CAPD student leaders

Want to support MIT students, postdocs, employers, and alumni while you get hands-on experience for your career? Apply to CAPD’s student roles! Each of these opportunities lets you grow your skills in a specific focus area — from event planning to …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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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 …

Virtual career fairs offer the opportunity for students and employers to connect in ways that transcend physical distances, at greater …

Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …

CAPD Virtual Orientation

Start here. Go anywhere.

When it comes to planning for your career, you may know exactly where you’re headed. You …

Did you know that about 99% of Fortune 500 companies use some form of applicant tracking system (ATS) to streamline …

Choosing a major does not have to be tedious or boring. You can have a little bit of fun before …