Career Advising and Professional Development

Have you done research, traveled abroad, or participated in a service or hands-on project but are struggling to figure out what comes next? In this lunch & learn, Kate Weishaar of the Office of Experiential Learning and Ariel Ackermann of Career Advising & Professional Development will guide you through activities to clarify your goals at...

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)...

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...