CAPD has services in Building 7 and Building E17! Learn where to go for what you need.

eFinancial Careers

If you’re a financial professional, we’ll give you the vital edge you need to maximize your career. Invaluable industry insights, for example. Access to career-changing roles from across the industry from leading brands to niche boutiques. Not to mention news …

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Association on American Indian Affairs

The Association on American Indian Affairs envisions a world where diverse Native American cultures and values are lived, protected and respected.

To achieve this vision the Association will lead the grassroots fight to protect Native American Cultural Sovereignty by:
Preserving …

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CAPD Videos

Whether you’re looking into programs, looking for networking tips, or just exploring, our video resources are always available to you. For additional resources, be sure to check out our full video library on YouTube.

Look Before You Leap

This one-hour …

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Office hours / coffee chats

Office hours (aka “coffee chats”) are scheduled 15-to-30-minute, one-on-one on-campus or virtual appointments between students and employers. These sessions provide the opportunity to share company information, opportunities, and answer student questions. Though most of the conversations will focus on careers, …

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LinkedIn profiles and summaries

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, and we can’t overstate how important networking is – not only during a job search, but throughout your career. LinkedIn lets you build a profile to attract recruiters and opportunities. You can also keep track …

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Featured Resources

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Professional correspondence guidelines (with samples)

Whether you are sending a follow-up email, requesting a new interview date, negotiating aspects of an offer package, or declining …

Communicating effectively with employers

Whether you are meeting with recruiters at a career fair, networking with MIT alums or negotiating a job offer, feel …

Assess potential employers for disability inclusion

There are several ways that you can assess if a potential employer is disability-friendly and make an informed decision about …

Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) is dedicated to helping all MIT students and postdocs in the pursuit of their …