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

CAPD helps every MIT student, regardless of their discipline or professional interest, build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. 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.


2024 Anderson & Kreiger Legal Diversity Fund Stipends for Law School and College Students

Application period opens Monday, February 12, 2024, and closes Friday, April 5, 2024

Anderson & Kreiger LLP will award stipends to aspiring lawyers who demonstrate financial need and who identify as part of a racial or ethnic group that is underrepresented …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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ANNOUNCING EXPERIENTIAL ETHICS 2024: DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 31, 2024

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2024

Our scientific research and technological developments are changing the world for better and for worse. If you are looking for a space to reflect on the ethics of science and technology, as well …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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Explore career options & build your network with the MIT Infinite Careers Speaker Series

As we kick off the Spring semester, we are excited to share an excellent opportunity for you to connect with MIT alumni and gain valuable insights into various industries through the MIT Infinite Careers Speaker Series.

The program offers a …

By Desi Soetanto
Desi Soetanto CAPD Program Assistant
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Samvid Scholars provides up to $100,000 for graduate study

Applications are due on Monday April 8, 2024. Visit the Samvid Scholars website to learn more and apply. Schedule an appointment with a CAPD advisor for support with your application materials.

Samvid Scholars is a merit-based graduate scholarship and leadership …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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IBM Blog: Five open-source AI tools to know

Open-source artificial intelligence (AI) refers to AI technologies where the source code is freely available for anyone to use, modify and distribute. When AI algorithms, pre-trained models, and data sets are available for public use and experimentation, creative AI applications …

By Ariel Ackermann
Ariel Ackermann
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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 …

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 …

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