Launch into Spring: IAP 2024 events series for first years and sophomores

IAP is the perfect time to take stock of your hard-won skills and set goals for summer. CAPD helps you accelerate that process when you participate in the Launch Into Spring series, a collection of events tailored to your needs as a first year undergraduate student at MIT. Learn more and register for events individually at the Handshake links below. For all CAPD events, go to the CAPD events calendar.

Struggling to add that recent UROP? Not sure what to include from high school experiences? Join CAPD for a flash presentation on resumes and cover letter. After the overview, stay or come back for drop-in resume reviews to get personalized, 1-1 feedback. Get a primer on your resume and cover letter with CAPD’s resources (https://capd.mit.edu/resources/resumes-writing-about-your-skills/), so we can efficiently help you with your specific questions. This is offered exclusively to first year and sophomore undergraduates, so don’t let this opportunity slip by you!

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Still unsure about how to format a resume, or if you should include those work experiences from high school? We’ll answer questions about your resume 1-1 drop-in style. If you’d like an overview of how to write a resume or cover letter, come to the flash session from 5-5:30 pm. Get a primer on your resume and cover letter with CAPD’s resources (https://capd.mit.edu/resources/resumes-writing-about-your-skills/), so we can efficiently help you with your specific questions. This is offered exclusively to first year and sophomore undergraduates, so don’t let this opportunity slip by you!

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Explore exciting career opportunities at our Understanding Internship Recruiting event, open to all students, and early career attendees are particularly encouraged to attend! 
 
Join us as recruiters from various fields and companies take the stage to introduce their early career programs and provide insights into the recruitment process. Discover what qualities recruiters seek in interns and prepare yourself accordingly.  
 
Engage in a Q&A session with recruiters to proactively address your queries and strategically plan your upcoming job search journey. Don’t miss this chance to navigate the path to your future career! 

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Trying to figure out your plans for this summer? Want to learn about how to find an internship or other summer experience? Attend this workshop to learn about how to find an internship or summer experience that you’ll enjoy!
You’ll hear from some MIT Peer Career Advisors ready to share their experience about how they spent the summer after their first year.

You’ll walk away with a toolkit of insider tips and resources to help you navigate your search for the right summer experience.

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Join us for a virtual event during IAP on January 22nd! This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the interview process, exploring various interview types and offering valuable insights on preparation. Open to all students, we especially encourage early career students to participate. Understanding the recruitment process is crucial, and this event aims to equip you with essential knowledge, making interviews a strong starting point for your career journey. 

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By Ariel Ackermann
Ariel Ackermann