Calendar - Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD)

Jun 9, 2026: Faculty Job Search Series: Refining the academic CV

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

How can anyone summarize their entire academic experience in just a few pages of text? Do you really need to include that terrible summer research internship you had in 2022? You might have more than a few questions like this, and CAPD is here to help you think through some answers. Join this workshop to learn more about the academic CV genre. We’ll look at examples, and there will be plenty of time for questions.

This CAPD event is open to MIT graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.

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Jul 9, 2026: Faculty Job Search Series: Community and Service Statements

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Learn how to craft a compelling community or service statement. Get an expert perspective on how to approach the statement and strategies to participate in authentic experiences that showcase your contributions.

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Jul 15, 2026: Faculty Job Search Series: Teaching Statements

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

How can you communicate your commitment to quality teaching that facilitates learning? How should you describe your pedagogical philosophy? If you’re writing a teaching statement for your faculty job applications, you might be asking yourself questions like these. Join Ben Hansberry from MIT’s Teaching and Learning Lab as we discuss these questions and consider some practical strategies to get you started or get back on track.

This FJSS event is open to MIT PhDs and postdocs.

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Sep 9, 2026: Faculty Job Search Series: Crafting the Academic Cover Letter

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Academic cover letters for faculty job applications are a little bit different than your typical industry cover letter. Join us to learn more about this specific document, what it should include, and how you can use it to make an impact. In this workshop, we will go over the document and its typical format, discuss strategies to highlight your skills and accomplishments, review some examples, and address individual questions.

This CAPD event is open to MIT graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.

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Sep 25, 2026: MIT Fall career fair 2026 at Building W34: Johnson Athletics Center

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The In-person Fall Career Fair allows students, recent alums, and postdocs to connect with employers from a wide range of industries. The fair offers diverse opportunities to learn about career paths, jobs, and internships that align with your values and interests. All MIT students (undergraduate and graduate), postdocs, and recent alumni are welcome to participate.

Registration for the fair opens in Handshake on August 3 and will remain open to candidates throughout the event on September 25, 2026.

For the most up-to-date fair information, resources, and support, please visit the MIT Fall Career Fair Candidate website.

If you have any questions, please reach out to cfairs@mit.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Fall Career Fair in September!

MIT Career Advising & Professional Development

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Oct 27, 2026: Faculty Job Search Series: (FJSS) Fall 2026 From TA to Solo Instructor

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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