This is the first session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) reflecting on your identity and background, and on the transition to a new community of practice, be it a new lab, university, city and/or country, and 2) reflecting on your role as a postdoc and...
This is the second session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) learning about career planning and exploration strategies and 2) developing specific and actionable goals for your postdoctoral training to help you prepare for your future career. The 3-week “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program aims...
In this workshop, we’ll lay out the basics of networking, informational interviewing, and the US American work culture. You’ll learn why a strong basis is crucial for your career first steps and how to go about mastering the art of networking in the US. We recommend taking the GlobeSmart quiz in advance of this event:...
This is the third session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) learning how to seek out a variety of mentors to support your career development and success, and 2) reflecting on how to strengthen your relationship with your advisor. The 3-week “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP)...
Stop by the Wellbeing Lab (3rd Floor - Student Center) to learn more about Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) and receive support with all aspects of your career planning! As we end the fall semester, there may be a variety of career related topics you'd like to discuss and receive support with including: -...
Stop by the Wellbeing Lab (3rd Floor - Student Center) to learn more about Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) and receive support with all aspects of your career planning! As we end the fall semester, there may be a variety of career related topics you'd like to discuss and receive support with including: -...
Networking is a critical component of professional success, and is more important than ever in a time of change when the world’s economy is under pressure. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 70% of jobs are found and filled through connections. In this session, you will learn networking strategies that make sense for...
• Do you chalk accomplishments up to luck, timing, or the supposed simplicity of the task? • Do you agonize over even the smallest flaws in your work? • Are you crushed by constructive criticism? • Do you wonder if you’re really “smart enough” to be here? • When you do well, do you secretly...
It’s not too late to secure an internship or job in 2024! At this intimate in-person recruiting event, you will connect with employers from a variety of industries hiring for opportunities with start dates in 2024. MIT students (undergraduate and graduate), postdocs and recent alumni are welcome to participate! Find employers looking for candidates like...
When you hear the word “purpose,” your mind may be filled with different thoughts about your career, family, and life. Put these all out on the table and play with them as you try to hone in on different ways to ideate your purpose. Using LEGO bricks and pieces, you will go through a series...
Come and hear from one of MIT’s most thought-provoking scholars. Sherry Turkle joins CAPD in an interview to discuss her graduate experience and reflect on how graduate studies have evolved, offer insight on the challenges she’s faced and those our graduate students and postdocs face today, and consider how you can maintain a healthy relationship...
Join us for an evening of connection and creativity with MIT Alumna Jen Gouldstone, a course 6 alum and local business owner at Craft Loft, a women and minority-owned business that features local artisans, plants, and a walk-in DIY craft space. During this event, Jen will share her non-linear career journey (from tech leadership to...