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Interpersonal Skills

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In any field you decide to enter, in any capacity, professional success depends not only on your technical skills and talent but also on your ability to work effectively with others at different levels of your organization. When you develop strong and authentic interpersonal skills, you will be poised to build collaborative, genuine relationships and contribute to the teams you join, as you:

  • Interact, work with, and learn from others with diverse backgrounds and identities
  • Make positive contributions to the work of a team in various roles
  • Understand and effectively navigate cross-cultural norms
  • Negotiate, manage conflict, and problem solve within your professional life

New Professional Development Certificates for PhDs and Postdocs

Applications are now open

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for two new professional development certificate programs for PhDs and postdocs for AY 2023-2024: the Research Mentoring Certificate and the Grant Writing Training Certificate. Applications for …

By Amanda Cornwall
Amanda Cornwall Associate Director, Graduate Student Professional Development
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2024 “Spilling the Tea” with MIT Graduate Alumna

The “Spilling the Tea” series is back! At these small-scale, limited-enrollment events, join in a conversation with an alumna leader over (iced) tea and cookies. Each of the “Spilling the Tea” parties takes an important topic incorporating an aspect of …

By Amanda Cornwall
Amanda Cornwall Associate Director, Graduate Student Professional Development
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One mentor isn’t enough. Here’s how I built a network of mentors

By Erika Moore

“Unfortunately, I don’t have the bandwidth for a mentorship relationship right now.” “I’m not sure I can help.” “Why are we meeting again?” Those are just a few of the responses I’ve received in my quest to …

By Simona Rosu
Simona Rosu Senior Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development
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CAPD Podcast Playlist: Professional Development & Career Competencies

Check out CAPD’s ever-expanding playlist of podcasts offering insight into professional development & career competencies.

MIT Alumni Advisors Hub

Speak with people who have been there: get advice, insights, and prep from MIT alumni who are willing to share …

Resources for Intercultural Awareness

The MIT Intercultural Coordinating Committee provides access to various trainings to increase cultural competence and awareness. Please review the site …

myIDP

You have put a lot of time and effort into pursuing your PhD degree.  Now it’s time to focus on how …

iREFS

iREFS (institute-wide Resources for Easing Friction & Stress) are graduate students formally trained & certified in conflict management skills. They …

CAPD Videos

Whether you’re looking into programs, looking for networking tips, or just exploring, our video resources are always available to you. …