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<blockquote type="cite" cite>From: Heather Law
<hlaw@MIT.EDU></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:35:49
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Subject: Career Services Fall workshop
lineup!</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Fall Workshops 2011</b></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Sign up for these great workshops through
CareerBridge- <a
href="http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student"
>www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a> (select Workshops Career Fairs
and Events)</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Writing Compelling Cover Letters,</b>
Tuesday, September 27, 4-5pm, 2-105</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>This workshop will teach attendees how to
craft a strategic cover letter. Participants are encouraged to
bring a job description they want to apply for to aid in the drafting
of an effective cover letter. General information on cover
letters will also be discussed. This workshop is open to
undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Crack the Case: Case Interview
Workshop (presented by Putnam Associates),</b> Tuesday, Sept. 27,
5-6pm, 3-133</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Stop by to learn the DOs and DON'Ts of
a successful case interview.</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Putnam Associates is a unique firm that
specializes in strategy consulting, with clients including 9 of the
top 20 pharmaceutical companies and 3 of the top 5 biotechnology
leaders.</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Creating an Effective CV for the
Academic Job Search,</b> Wednesday, September 28, 2-3:30,
3-442</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>The CV is used for the academic job
search and in some cases for PhD's seeking a research position in
other settings. This workshop will cover the important elements
of a CV, including strategies for how to showcase your particular
knowledge and experiences effectively. We will also discuss some
aspects of the academic job search - such as obtaining letters of
recommendation. It's helpful to bring a copy of your CV or a
draft with you to refer to as we go through the material in the
workshop.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Graduate & Professional School
Essay Writing, Tuesday, October 4, 3:30-4:30pm, 4-163</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>This interactive workshop will discuss
the elements of a good graduate school essay and will provide tips and
strategies to get you started writing. We will discuss topics ranging
from how to tackle the question, brainstorming content, and how to
structure your writing for maximum impact.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Job Search for International Students,
Thursday, October 6, 3:30-5pm, 1-190 (please note: this day/time may
change; we will inform all registered students of any
changes)</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Come learn how you, as an international
student looking for a job in the US, can develop and enhance your job
search and interviewing skills. This workshop will cover job search
strategies, visa challenges, how to succeed in the U.S. workplace,
interviewing styles and brief cover letter/resume tips. This session
will focus specifically on challenges many international students may
face when searching for a job and interviewing. To register, visit
CareerBridge at <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/"
>https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/</a> and select Workshops,
Career Fairs and Events.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Group Mock Interviews</b> - Each
session is independent (not a series), October 6, 12, 17, 25, all
2-3pm. See CareerBridge for details and to register.</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>In this group mock interview session,
students will have a unique chance to practice and sharpen their
interview skills. We will briefly review interviewing wisdom,
discuss the art of giving and receiving feedback, then all
participants will have a chance to answer questions and get feedback
on their responses. Students who participate should first attend
one of our in-person interviewing workshops or listen to our online
workshop,<i> Effective Interviewing,</i> at <a
href=
"http://web.mit.edu/career/www/workshops/onlineworkshops/interviewing/index.htm"><span
></span
>http://web.mit.edu/career/www/workshops/onlineworkshops/interviewing<span
></span>/index.htm</a> . The group is limited to 18
participants. </blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Virtual Grad & Professional School
Fair, October 13th,</b> <a
href="http://gradschools.careereco.net"><b
>http://gradschools.careereco.net</b></a></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Visit the Virtual Grad School Fair
website today to register and to read about the top graduate programs
attending this year's event! Grad programs will be holding varying
hours of online chat with potential applicants, so you can get your
questions answered from multiple schools on one day- and learn about
new programs you may not have considered. This 2nd annual event
features programs specializing in Engineering, Management/Business,
Science, Law, Communications & Journalism, Design and Visual Arts,
Transportation, and more! Schools include Boston University,
Cambridge, Columbia, Duke, Harvard, King's College London, MIT,
Northwestern, Washington University St. Louis, UC Berkeley, UPenn and
Yale.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Win over the Employer!</b> How to
Interview Intelligently, Thursday, October 13, 2:30-3:30pm,
3-270</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Technical skills will get you the
interview; personal attributes will get you the job. This session will
discuss preparation and strategies for a successful interview. Sample
behavioral interview questions will be provided along with tips on how
to answer those tough questions. Discuss ways to distinguish yourself
from the competition, and emerge with the skills to win over an
employer!</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>F/ASIP (Freshman/Alumni Summer
Internship Program) Information Session,</b> Tuesday, October 18,
3:30-4:30pm, room 4-163</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Learn about the Freshman/Alumni Summer
Internship Program and what you can learn from this nine-month,
six-credit program! The program begins over IAP with online
workshops, and continues over the Spring and (remotely) Summer,
covering a variety of career-related topics, from career exploration
to professional on-the-job behavior, communication skills to finding
an internship. Learn more details about the program and how to apply
at this information session. More information about F/ASIP at
http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/intern/explore/fasip.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>LinkedIn Lab,</b> Wednesday, October
19, noon-1pm, 8-119</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><i>Registration required through
CareerBridge (</i><a
href="http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/students"><i
>www.myinterfase.com/mit/students</i></a><i>, click on Workshops
Career Fairs and Events)</i></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Bring your laptop to explore the many
ways LinkedIn can help you in your career exploration and job or
internship search. We will begin with an overview of LinkedIn and some
of the key areas of a complete LinkedIn profile. This will be followed
by individual work on your profile, with Career Services staff
available to answer your questions.</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Required:</b> Set up a free account at
Linkedin.com and begin to fill in your profile prior to the workshop.
Bring a laptop to the workshop. Limited to 12 students.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Negotiating Job Offers</b>, Thursday,
October 20, 2011, 4-5pm, 1-190</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>The Negotiating Job Offers workshop will
examine the many variables that exist during the evaluation and
negotiation process of Job Offers. Knowing how, when and why you
should negotiate will be reviewed. Salary vs. Total Compensation will
be looked at. Strategies on the negotiation process will be discussed
along with should you negotiate and "What Can" and
"What Can Not" be negotiated. These strategies are used
throughout your career.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>The Power of Networking,</b> Thursday,
October 20, 2011, 3-4pm, 2-105</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>There is the right way and wrong way to
network. This workshop introduces you to resources you'll need to
research companies and discuss strategies on how to effectively
network using MIT and outside resources. Building relationships with
fellow students, alumni and professionals is the most effective way to
uncover employment opportunities. We will examine effective tactics
for networking and the MIT ICAN Alumni Directory.</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite> </blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Finding a Good Postdoc</b>, Tuesday,
October 25, 3-4:30pm, room TBD</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Are you considering a career in
academia? Perhaps you want to diversify your research skills
before launching into an industry career. This panel
presentation will discuss various aspects of finding, selecting, and
having a good postdoc experience. Panelists will address typical
questions which doctoral students ask about postdoc opportunities, for
example:</blockquote>
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cite>· How do I find
postdoc opportunities? Where do I look?</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite"
cite>· What is the
timeline for seeking postdocs?</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite"
cite>· Is there a
typical hiring process? Applications? Interviews?
Presentations?</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite"
cite>· What are
industry postdocs like, and what are the benefits of doing
them?</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite"
cite>· How do I get a
postdoc in a different area of research than my doctoral
research?</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite"
cite>· What can I do
to maximize my chances of having a positive experience in my
postdoc?</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Panelists will include current MIT
postdocs and faculty members.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Maximizing MIT Resources to Gain
"Real World" Experience,</b> Wednesday, October 26, 2:45-3:45pm,
24-115</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Are you an MIT freshman? Want to figure
out how to use MIT's extensive resources to find your way to the
"Real World"? Learn how to position yourself for success in
internships and research opportunities by connecting to MIT faculty
and departments. Explore all that MIT has to offer while
learning more about yourself and what career opportunities are out
there that might be a fit for you. This is a panel event featuring
representatives from various departments and programs. Sponsored by
Global Education & Career Development. Registration requested on
CareerBridge.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Government Careers Speaker,</b>
Thursday, October 27, 3:30-4:30pm, 2-105</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Details to be announced</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Internship Search Strategies</b>,
Tuesday, November 8, 4-5pm, 3-133</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>There are lots of great resources at MIT
- and beyond - to help you find internship opportunities. We will talk
about how and where to look, creating a search plan, discussing the
written materials you will need, and why internships are so important
anyway.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>F/ASIP (Freshman/Alumni Summer
Internship Program) Information Session,</b> Wednesday, November 9,
3:30-4:30pm, room 56-114</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Learn about the Freshman/Alumni Summer
Internship Program and what you can learn from this nine-month,
six-credit program! The program begins over IAP with online
workshops, and continues over the Spring and (remotely) Summer,
covering a variety of career-related topics, from career exploration
to professional on-the-job behavior, communication skills to finding
an internship. Learn more details about the program and how to apply
at this information session. More information about F/ASIP at
http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/intern/explore/fasip.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Business Etiquette- Manners, Meals and
Mastering business interactions,</b> Tuesday, November 15, 2-3pm,
5-217</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Are you unsure as to what to do during
interviews and networking dinners? People tend to equate a lack of
etiquette with a lack of care and self-control necessary to be good at
what you do. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the
kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. Come learn
tips on how to have an etiquette advantage to help you land a job.
Register on CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career Fairs and
Events).</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Heather Law</b>| Career Development
Specialist |MIT GECD <a
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