Job and Internship Listing Sites – Career Advising & Professional Development | MIT https://capd.mit.edu Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:09:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Academia & education job/internship search sites https://capd.mit.edu/resources/academic-job-sites/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:33 +0000 https://mit.uconnectlabs.com/?post_type=resource&p=9404 Comprehensive job sites that list academic positions (higher education) at all different levels and for all fields (mostly focused within the United States, with some international). For all of these sites, we recommend you search using broad keywords for your discipline, filter by area, and limit the type of position (ex. to full-time) to see job listings that are closer to your research interests.

Selected STEM listings (academic and research), global

International academic job listings:

Additional career resources in education and academia, focused on fostering diversity:

Note: CAPD has not vetted opportunities listed on these job boards, so use your best judgement and reach out to CAPD if you have questions about an opportunity.

Wondering how to build your faculty package? You can learn how with CAPD resources like our Faculty Job Search Series and our Faculty Job Search Guide!

]]> 9404 Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it* https://capd.mit.edu/resources/handshake-101/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:12:16 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=15750 CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to access Handshake, please email capd@mit.edu and our staff will be happy to set up appointments or assist in navigating other Handshake resources.

* If you arrived here from the self-registration page in Handshake, please scroll to the bottom to complete the required form.

⚠ Important: Self-registered Handshake accounts will be deleted without notice, even if the form is completed, as stated on the Handshake self-registration page. Accounts for cross-registered students, exchange students, and spouses/partners are not permitted and will not be approved.

What is Handshake?

Handshake is an online career management system — in other words, it’s a website where you can find job and internship listings, upcoming events to build your career, and helpful resources from around MIT. The platform was built around the belief that software could help democratize career opportunities, equalizing access to meaningful careers.

All MIT undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and recent alumni have access to the platform.

Here’s how to make an appointment with CAPD through Handshake.

Why use Handshake?

  • It’s a powerful job and internship platform featuring millions of opportunities posted by thousands of employers, many of whom are actively seeking MIT talent.
  • Since Handshake is designed for students, postdocs, and recent alumni, employers come to Handshake looking for people with your exact level of experience.
  • The events and resources on Handshake are vetted by CAPD and MIT’s Career Centers, and you’re able to filter everything by your specific interests.
  • We schedule appointments through Handshake, so your account will let you to connect with CAPD experts. Use Handshake to set up appointments with our career advisors, Distinguished Fellowships staff, and Prehealth Advising team.

Learn more:

In your first years on campus, use Handshake to find internship and job postings, learn about events that can help your explore career paths, and find resources from MIT’s career centers. If you plan to start working after your senior year, Handshake lets you find great job opportunities that are filtered by your skills and experience.

Once your profile is set up, Handshake’s filtering and machine learning start working for you. Thanks to the filters, it’s easy to find job listings, internship opportunities, events, and resources that are created with graduate students and postdocs in mind.  To save time, you can also sign up for Handshake’s automatic alerts that notify you when new postings might interest you. You can also use Handshake to set up appointments with the CAPD staff who specialize in serving your classification.

If you’re a recent alumni, CAPD’s resources are still available to you, including Handshake’s catalogue of opportunities and appointment scheduler. All you have to do is log in and start searching!

CAPD is not the only MIT department or program using Handshake. There are over 15 different departments or programs with “career centers.” This means that career related events, jobs, and other opportunities offered by the following MIT departments and programs can also be found in Handshake.

Biological Engineering
Center for Quantum Engineering (CQE)
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry Department
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)
Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE)
MISTI
MIT.nano
Physics
PKG Center for Public Service
Sloan Career Development Office
Sloan Undergraduate
Supply Chain Management Program
System Design & Management (SDM) and Integrated Design & Management (IDM)
Terrascope
The MechE Alliance
Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program (UPOP)

Please see additional information for faculty or staff member looking to utilize Handshake.

How do I use Handshake?

Getting started on Handshake is easy, and you can use it on your computer or your mobile device. To set up your profile, visit joinhandshake.com and log in with your MIT email address. Handshake provides a detailed walkthrough of getting your account set up to help you begin.

To get the most out of Handshake, be sure to complete your profile.

Since Handshake uses machine learning to understand your interests, your feed of opportunities will be better-matched when your profile is complete and you’re actively using the site.

These articles can help as you create your profile:

Create job alerts to get updates straight to your email or app’s push notifications.

To stay posted on new opportunities, set up Handshake’s automated job alerts. You select the searches that you want to watch and how you want to receive updates, so the notifications stay relevant.

Let us know if you cannot access your account, or if you need an account.

You can reach us to register for, or inquire about, your Handshake account through our form. To find out if the form will be helpful for you, check details for your affiliation in the listing below.

Please email capd@mit.edu if you have any questions or concerns about the process.

CAPD staff monitor this form, so please be aware that there will be a delay if it’s filled out outside of business hours or during an Institute closing.

As an alum within 6 months of graduation, you only need to update your Handshake account with your new email.

You can “add another email” with these steps:
1. Log into Handshake
2. Click your initials or photo in the top right-hand corner
3. Settings
4. “Add another email”

It’s that easy. With your Handshake account, you can continue to participate in workshops, presentations, career fairs, job applications, and more!

If you graduated before 2018 and never had a Handshake account with MIT, please fill out the form below. It was designed for you and we want you to have access to the events, employers, jobs, internships and more!

If you graduated after 2018, you should have an existing MIT Handshake account. Please feel free to complete the form and we will help you gain access to your account, or create an account for you if one does not exist.

All students are given a Handshake account within two (2) weeks of starting/registering for classes. Please go to the Handshake and sign in using your MIT email and SSO.

If you are having trouble accessing your account, please fill out the form below. Please DO NOT use Handshake to request an account.

All postdocs are given a Handshake account within two (2) weeks of starting work. Please go to the Handshake and sign in using your MIT email and SSO.

If you are having trouble accessing your account, please fill out the form below. Please DO NOT use Handshake to request an account.

This form is specifically designed for students, postdocs, and alumni of MIT. If you are a member of the MIT faculty or staff seeking to use Handshake, please refer to our guide for departmental access to Handshake. It provides comprehensive information on how to gain access to Handshake.

Handshake Account Request Form

]]> 15750 Veterans’ Resources https://capd.mit.edu/resources/veterans-resources/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:53:34 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=342657 Below are some of the many programs and services available for veteran and military-affiliated students. This list is not all-encompassing and should not be seen as an endorsement for any specific program or service. Students and community members should use their best judgment when engaging with outside services to avoid potential scams and phishing attempts. If you feel that any edits should be made to this list, please contact the CAPD.  

50strong: Connects military-affiliated jobseekers and students with employers who understand the value of service and are committed to success.

American Corporate Partners (ACP): Offers free tailored programs for veterans and active-duty spouses, designed to help them reach goals with the support of experienced mentors.

Cameron-Brooks: Recruitment and support through a multi-month program designed help junior military officers transition into corporate America.

Career OneStop Veterans & Military Transition Center: A one-stop website for employment, training, and financial help after military service.

DiversityWorking Veteran Job Board: Connecting veteran talents with opportunity.

Edge4Vets: Guides veterans through this translation process with online training and workshop support.

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans – Syracuse University: The EBV opens the door to economic opportunity for veterans by developing their competencies in the many steps and activities associated with creating and sustaining an entrepreneurial venture.

Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS): Their mission is to provide the highest quality programs, benefits, and advocacy to Massachusetts veterans alongside federal and local partners.

FourBlock: A national social-impact nonprofit advancing meaningful career readiness and measurable economic mobility for veterans, military spouses, and the employers who empower them to build purposeful futures.

Frost Call: Connecting and Supporting Veterans through a shared passion for gaming.

Hire Heroes USA: Helps the U.S. servicemen and women, and their spouses, to achieve success here at home via a rewarding career path.

Hiring Our Heroes: Manages hiring events to connect military community job seekers from around the globe with American businesses hiring for local, national, and remote opportunities.

Home Base: Home Base operates the first and largest private sector clinic in America, and the only private sector clinic in New England, devoted to providing lifesaving clinical care and support for the treatment of invisible wounds.

Military OneSource: A gateway to MC&FP programs and services that provide 24/7/365 support to the everyday needs of the over 4.3 million service members and immediate family members of the military community around the world.

MyNextMove for Veterans: Tool from the US Department of Labor to support veteran transition.

National Resource Directory: The NRD connects service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers to vetted resources that support their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration or transition.

Office of the Veteran Advocate (OVA): The Office of the Veteran Advocate is an independent state agency tasked with ensuring veterans under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services.

Paralyzed Veterans of America: Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only nonprofit Veteran Service Organization dedicated solely to helping Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), and diseases, like MS and ALS.

Post-Veterati: Join a thriving network of Transitioning Service Members, Military Spouses, and U.S. Veterans for impactful one-on-one conversations with industry professionals.

Recruit Military: Connects military members, veterans, and spouses with high-quality civilian, government, and overseas jobs

Service to School: Helps veterans and service members apply for admission to the best college or graduate school possible and support with them every step of the way.

Skillbridge: Is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. DoW SkillBridge connects transitioning service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.

Student Veteran’s of America: Through a network of over 1,600 on-campus chapters, Student Veterans of America® ensures that student veterans and military-connected students achieve their greatest potential.

TAOnline – Code to Civilian Occupations Translator: Translator tool to convert MOS/AFSC/Ratings code to a civilian occupations.

USERRA – Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

USO Transition Program: The USO Transition Program prepares service members and military spouses for professional and educational success throughout their military journey and as they transition to civilian life with FREE resources and support.

VA Careers: Jobs for veterans and transitioning military.

VA for Vets: Designed to help Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses successfully find civilian careers in the Federal government.

Veterans Affairs: Explore VA benefits and healthcare.

VETS (Veterans’ Employment and Training Service): Prepares America’s service members, veterans, and military spouses for meaningful careers, provide them with employment resources and expertise, protect their employment rights, and promote their employment opportunities.

Veterans guide to the ADA: Understand your employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A guide for veterans.

Veterans Inc.: Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of support services to Veterans and their families in New England.

Veteran’s Opportunity to Work: Access services earned under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) program and other VA training and career assistance programs.

VITAL Program: The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program strives to enhance academic retention and success through: On-campus clinical care and coordination; improving understanding of Veterans’ unique strengths and challenges through education and training delivered to the campus community; and collaborating with the local VA medical center, the Veterans Benefits Administration, campus faculty and staff members, and community resources

Vital Veterans Consultants: Exists to help veterans and their families access the benefits they’ve earned — and navigate the VA system with clarity and confidence.

V-Wise, University of Syracuse: Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) is unique in that it combines the education of an entrepreneurship program with the community and networking of a business conference. You’ll join a community of women exploring entrepreneurship for the first time. Grow together with women who know where you’re coming from, and want to see you win.

Warrior-Scholar Project: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that equips service members and veterans for success in higher education

Wounded Warrior Project: The nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families.

]]> 342657 RAIN – a resource for managing your internship or job search https://capd.mit.edu/resources/rain-a-resource-for-managing-your-internship-or-job-search/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:56:00 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=243709 RAIN is a newly developed online platform, meant to be a primary base for organizing, streamlining, and navigating your job or internship search process. It helps track job applications, monitor progress, and discover companies hiring for internships and full-time roles. The platform also supports networking by recommending connections and managing interactions. RAIN offers personalized to-do lists, dynamic scheduling, and a library of interview questions.





]]> 243709 Top 10 Boutique Consulting Firms in US https://capd.mit.edu/resources/top-10-boutique-consulting-firms-in-us/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:14:41 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=230896 Today’s consulting landscape is incredibly diverse. Some firms are small and specialized, and others are massive and have their hands in every sector imaginable. The smaller firms are often referred to as boutique consulting firms.

But size is not what defines boutique firms. We define “boutique” as any firm that’s not MBB or Big 4. Whereas the MBB and Big 4 firms work across industries and functions, almost every other firm has an industry or functional expertise it’s known for.

There are many top-notch boutique consulting firms across the country (see more), but here’s our list of the top 10 boutique consulting firms in the U.S.

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]]> 230896 Architecture, planning & design job/internship search sites https://capd.mit.edu/resources/architecture-planning-design-job-internship-search-sites/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:49:16 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=130781 In addition to Handshake, you can use the websites below to find jobs and internships related to architecture, planning and design. CAPD has not vetted opportunities listed here, so use your best judgement and reach out to CAPD if you have questions about an opportunity.

]]> 130781 DOD Skillbridge Program https://capd.mit.edu/resources/dod-skillbridge-program/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:20:12 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=169869 The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. DOD SkillBridge connects transitioning service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences.

For service members, DOD SkillBridge provides an invaluable chance to work and learn in civilian career areas. For industry partners, DOD SkillBridge is an opportunity to access and leverage the world’s most highly trained and motivated workforce at no cost. Service members participating in DOD SkillBridge programs continue receiving their military compensation and benefits, while industry partners provide the civilian training and work experience.

Learn more about SkillBridge here.

]]> 169869 Veteran jobs/internship search sites https://capd.mit.edu/resources/veteran-jobs-internship-search-sites/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:12:39 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=160575 In addition to Handshake, you can use the websites below to find jobs and internships to support the veteran community. CAPD has not vetted any opportunities listed on these sites, so use your best judgment and reach out to CAPD if you have questions about an opportunity.

Clearance Jobs – jobs for individuals who already have an active federal security clearance
Hire Heroes USA – civilian jobs for veterans
Hire Veterans – “jobs for America’s Best since 2003”
Hire a Veteran – “where every day is Hire a Veteran Day”
Hiring Our Heroes – job board for veterans
Military.com – a free veteran job board featuring military-friendly companies
MilitaryHire.com – “serve those who served”
Military Times – the official job board of Military Times
Recruit Military – civilian jobs looking for military veteran talent
Student Veterans of America – job board hosted by the SVA
VeteranJobListings.org – employers can post jobs and hire veterans for free

]]> 160575 Data science job/internship search sites https://capd.mit.edu/resources/data-science-job-internship-search-sites/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:26:45 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=132836 In addition to Handshake, you can use the websites below to find jobs and internships related to data science. CAPD has not vetted opportunities listed here, so use your best judgement and reach out to CAPD if you have questions about an opportunity.

  • LinkedIn: You can set up search alerts with the LinkedIn jobs function.
  • DataJobs: Database for jobs in the data science field.
  • icrunchdata: Website for data and tech jobs.

]]> 132836 Health & medical professions job/internship search sites https://capd.mit.edu/resources/health-medical-professions-job-internship-search-sites/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:26:24 +0000 https://capd.mit.edu/?post_type=resource&p=132838 In addition to Handshake, you can use the websites below to find jobs and internships related to health and medical professions. CAPD has not vetted opportunities listed here, so use your best judgement and reach out to CAPD if you have questions about an opportunity.

  • Work for Good – Since our founding in 1999 as Opportunity Knocks, one of the first job boards focused exclusively on mission-driven careers, the team at Work for Good has helped more than 30,000 organizations find the talent they need.
  • New Scientist – Since the magazine was founded in 1956 New Scientist has also been helping to put brilliant scientists to work with the help of New Scientist Jobs. Since then our candidates have continued to cite a passion for making a difference as the main reason for their career in science.
  • AAMC database of summer enrichment programs – Use this database from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) as a way to identify possible summer enrichment programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to Prehealth Advising.
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