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<blockquote type="cite" cite>From: Heather Law
<hlaw@MIT.EDU></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Subject: March workshops from Career
Services</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:44:43
+0000</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Please spread the word to students and
departments about our top-notch workshops, including the upcoming
events<b> I'm GraduatingNow What? Industry Job Search for
Graduate Students</b>,<b> Ace the Interview: Behavioral Interviewing
Strategies</b>, and<b> Do Your Resume & Cover Letter Communicate
The Right Message?</b> Registration through <a
href="http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">CareerBridge</a>.</blockquote
>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>THIS THURSDAY!</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>I'm GraduatingNow What? Industry
Job Search for Graduate Students</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Thursday, February 16th, 2-3pm,
1-190</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Are you a PhD anticipating a graduation
date in the next year or two? Are you starting to wonder about the
whole job search process outside of academia? Then be sure to check
out this workshop to learn about t valuable resources and strategies
to find the right job for you. The information provided will help give
you the knowledge to start an effective non-academic job search. We
will cover topics such as the importance of networking, how alumni can
help in your search, skills you have the employers may be looking for,
finding job listings and more resources. Register on
CareerBridge.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Coming up in
March.</b></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Internship Search
Strategies</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Thursday, March 1, 2:30-3:30,
66-144</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>Graduate School Nuts & Bolts: A
Panel</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Thursday, March 1, 3:30-5pm, room
4-237</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Graduate students share their experiences
applying, studying, balancing and completing graduate school at the
MS, MEng and PhD level. Find out what they wish that they had known
before they began! Register on CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career
Fairs and Events).</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Getting and Negotiating Academic Job
Offers</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Wednesday, March 7th, 2-3:30pm,
1-190</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Are you in the process of searching for
academic positions? Are you wondering how the hiring process works for
a faculty position? Do you want to know if you are able to negotiate
academic job offers, and if so, how? Then this workshop is for you.
Come hear from newly appointed faculty members at MIT to learn about
how they successfully navigated the process and from an experienced
MIT faculty member speaking from the hiring committee
perspective.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Networking- Making Connections for
Career Success</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Thursday, March 8, 3:30-4:30pm,
4-237</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Did you know that 80% of individuals find
jobs through their connections? Do you have a difficult time figuring
out what to say at social events, career fairs or company functions?
Does the word networking frighten you? Learn how to connect
effectively with others while making a winning impression and creating
a personal brand. Gain advice on how to use social media tools to turn
online connections into in person connections that can help you grow
professionally. Register on CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career
Fairs and Events).</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Renting in New York - A Practical
Guide</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Pizza will be served</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Wednesday, March 14, 6-7pm, room
4-237</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Renting an apartment in New York City can
be a complex, time-consuming, frustrating and expensive process. Want
to avoid this frustration? Come to this special event to learn about
the NYC rental market, including pricing and floor plan sizes, the
steps of the rental process, and the necessary paperwork and landlord
requirements. Have all of your questions about finding an apartment in
NYC answered by our expert presenters from Cooper & Cooper Real
Estate. Pizza will be provided (first come, first served).
Please register in advance by Friday, March 9th on CareerBridge (<a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/"
>https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/</a>)</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Contact Jennifer Earls, <a
href="mailto:jearls@mit.edu">jearls@mit.edu</a>, with any
questions.</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><b> </b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>CVs and the Academic Job
Search</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Thursday, March 15, 3-4pm,
4-237</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>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><b> </b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Practice Makes Perfect: Group Mock
Interviews</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Thursday, March 15, 3:30-5pm,
5-217</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://gecd.mit.edu/workshop/interviewing/index.htm">
http://gecd.mit.edu/workshop/interviewing/index.htm</a>. Limited to
18.</blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><b>Negotiating Job
Offers</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>March 19th, 3:30-5pm, 56-154</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>What do You Value?</b></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>March 20, 2-3pm, 4-145</blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite>Unsure about your career or major? Learn
about yourself through identifying career values to help you choose
the path that is right for you. This is a small group and hands-on
workshop with an interactive activity designed to help you determine
what values are important to you in the workplace. Register now on
CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events). Limited to
15 participants.</blockquote>
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