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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.


IAP 2026 Career Exploration Events

CAPD will support you to find help in navigating careers and opportunities through January IAP career exploration events. These resources are designed to help you explore different paths, build confidence, and prepare for future opportunities.

Learn more and register for …

By Qingqing Ouyang
Qingqing Ouyang Career Exploration Leader
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2026 Sundance Institute Ignite X Adobe Fellowship

The Sundance Institute and Adobe are teaming up to find the next 10 Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellows. Submit a one- to 15-minute short that shows us your artistic vision and unique voice as a filmmaker.

Deadline for submission …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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FSU Law’s 2026 Summer for Undergraduates Program

This program brings undergraduate students from throughout the country together in person for an immersion into legal study. The largest and oldest of its kind, the primary goal of the program is to acquaint students with the study of law …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Millennium Oceans Prize – Priority deadline January 31st!

The Millennium Oceans Prize, which awards up to $5000 to a student (undergrad or graduate) who is working toward the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 of protecting and preserving Life under Water, is returning to support and celebrate students who …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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15.620 Patent Law Fundamentals – Spring H4 Course

Interested in learning more about patent law? Take 15.620 Patent Law Fundamentals during the spring H4 term (April and May)! This course was specifically designed for undergrad and grad students in all MIT departments.

There are no pre-requisites, and no …

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 …

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Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

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In July, the U.S. government passed legislation that has changed the loan landscape by adding limits to the amount of …

Preparing your first college resume

Whether you are applying for internships, research opportunities, on-campus jobs, or another opportunity, your resume is often the first impression …