Welcome to the womxn career community! This channel hosts career resources, advice, opportunities and news for women and those identifying as women. CAPD understands your gender identity affects your career planning and job search experience, and we are here to help you at any stage in your career journey. Take a look at the resources below, and schedule individual appointments with CAPD advisors to discuss your specific questions.
by Meredith Somers
A 2021 women’s leadership study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co. found that American women held less than 41% of corporate management positions, and women continue to fight underrepresentation when it comes to board positions and CEO …
By Tracy Mayor
Kate Bergeron was unemployed, uninsured, and pregnant when she first interviewed at Apple — a situation that might not suggest the most intentional of careers.
Yet 17 years later, Bergeron is a vice president of hardware engineering, currently …
Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on November 17, 2021
Carina Letong Hong from Guangzhou, China, is a winner of the Rhodes Scholarship (China Constituency). As a Rhodes Scholar, she will pursue graduate studies in mathematics at …
Jane Halpern | Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science| Publication Date: October 29, 2021
Now in its 19th year, the WTP brings high school students with little STEM experience to Cambridge for an immersive, four-week exploration of all things engineering. Read …
Background
Valeria is a current junior at MIT majoring in course 15-1 (Management) and double minoring in German and Biology. She was born in Bogotá, Columbia and grew up in Houston, Texas.
When asked why she chose MIT, she stated …
The MIT community is comprised of diverse populations, drawing in students and postdoctoral scholars from around the globe. We embrace …
How to protect your bright mind from the drain of everyday racism you may encounter in academic life.
By Aisha …
CAPD offers a need based undergraduate professional development fund enabling currently enrolled MIT undergraduates to complete professional development opportunities which …
As a student, postdoc, or alumni, you may have current or past experiences that provided you with highly-relevant competencies and …
Parentaly provides free resources and tools for expecting employees, working parents and HR leaders to help navigate the parental leave …
by Rachel Montañez
Summary. How do you advocate for yourself at work — especially as a young employee?
