<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><br><div><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Nyasha Toyloy <<a href="mailto:nytoyloy@mit.edu">nytoyloy@mit.edu</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';"><b>GECD Career Fair Prep Events: Monday, September 19 – Thursday, September 22nd </b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">September 16, 2016 at 4:25:04 PM EDT</span></div><br><div><div lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><div style="margin: 0in 0.75in 0.0001pt 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(47, 84, 150);">GECD CAREER SERVICES EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0.75in 0.0001pt 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Follow us on Twitter<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/MITCareers" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;">@MITCareers</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to stay up to date on Career Services events.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0.75in 0.0001pt 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(47, 84, 150);">GECD NEWS FLASH<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><h3 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18pt; font-family: Lato; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="http://career-fair.mit.edu/" target="_blank" title="career-fair.mit.edu" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;">Fall Career Fair</a> – Friday, September 23, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18pt; font-family: Lato; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Johnson Athletics Center, 11:00 – 4:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></h3><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><em style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Organized by: The Graduate Student Council, Society of Women Engineers, and the Senior Class.</span></em><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>This career fair kicks off the fall recruiting season and is the largest fair on-campus with over 300 companies in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Apply to Forbes Under 30 Scholars happening this year in Boston October 16-19</b><o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="">The Forbes Under 30 Summit is the world’s greatest gathering of young entrepreneurs and game-changers. We're headed to Boston this year, bringing together VIPs from our Forbes 30 Under 30 list and world class mentors for panels, demonstrations, pitch contests, networking and performances. Over 5,000 of the planet’s current and future leaders in every field will converge on for five interconnected summits, encompassing innovation in Science and Technology, Finance and Investing, Media and Creativity, and Policy and Social Good. You can read more about it <a href="http://www.forbesconferences.com/event/2016-forbes-under-30-summit-boston/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;">here</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="">Students can attend the summit free of charge as a part of our Forbes Under 30 Scholars program, a new opportunity for the country’s top students. We’ve partnered with the top schools across the country to give 1,000 of the best students a pass to the Summit, with a content focus in their area of specialty. The Under 30 Scholars will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one or in small groups with CEOs and top recruiters from the best companies and startups in America. In short, we’re going to give them a life-changing professional experience. </span>Students will be selected on a rolling basis and the deadline is September 23<b>.</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The summit dates are October 16-19, though the 19th just serves as our day of service<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/LgI1AwKEfJEidhXd2" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;"><b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Apply now<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>.</b></a><o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;">Career Fair Prep Events (Workshops/Panels)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>Monday, September 19 – Thursday, September 22<sup>nd</sup><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> <sup><o:p></o:p></sup></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(30, 30, 30); border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Come to Career Fair Prep Week Drop-ins in 16-159!</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(30, 30, 30);"><br><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Due to the volume of students seeking services, GECD Career Services prioritizes drop-in appointments prior to the Fall Career Fair. </span><br><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">For a 15 minute drop-in appointment, please come by 16-159 on weekdays: </span><br><b><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">September 19 from 11:00am to 5:00pm <br>Tuesday, September 20 to Thursday, September 22 from 11:00am to 6:00pm</span></b><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(30, 30, 30); background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; page-break-after: avoid; font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: rgb(46, 116, 181); font-weight: normal;"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Employer Resume Critiques<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">What do employers really want to see on a resume? You can ask them! Employer Resume Critiques are an opportunity to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth: what about your resume they like, and what they want to see more of. We're hosting Employer Resume Critiques from<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>September 20<sup>th</sup><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> – 22<sup>nd</sup>, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>on the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>2nd floor of E39</b>. Sign up in<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student" target="_blank" title="www.myinterfase.com" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;">CareerBridge</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>under “On-Campus Interviews.” Click on “Interviews I Qualify For” and do an Advanced Search for “Employer Resume Critiques.”</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Career Fair Tips for FRESHMEN<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monday, Sept 19, 6:30 – 7:30PM, E25-111<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Career fair advice for first-timers including how to prepare, what to expect, what to ask employers and more</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. Bring a copy of your resume to drop-off with employers in case you are invited to do so after the event!<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ace the Case with Putnam Associates<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monday, Sept 19, 5:00-6:30pm, 3-270<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stop by to learn the DOs and DON’Ts of a successful case interview from Putnam Associates. Putnam Associates is a premier strategy consulting firm dedicated to the life sciences, whose clients include all of the top-10 global biopharmaceutical companies, many of the top -10 global brands, as well as venture backed biotechs, device, and rare disease franchises.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">How to Work a Career Fair<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tuesday, Sept 20, 1:30-3:00pm, 35-225<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with hundreds of employers. This workshop you will learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair. The fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with employers -- create a strategy that will help you make the most of your time!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Careers in Gaming from the Employer Perspective<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tuesday, Sept 20, 6:00-7:30pm, 32-124<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Do you want to know more about opportunities in gaming? This panel features alumni and employers who will offer industry insight, provide advice about navigating the job and internship search process, and highlight the critical experiences and knowledge that make you stand out as a candidate in the gaming industry.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Practicing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wednesday, Sept 21, 1:00-2:00PM, 4-237<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Among the greatest missed opportunities are banal responses to questions like “tell me about yourself?” Learn and exercise creative ways to be a successful self-advocate: together, we will strengthen our responses to hallway chatter and use reflection to develop, rehearse, and share an authentic elevator pitch with meaning. Just in time for the Fall Career Fair!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Careers in Mechanical Engineering from the Employer Perspective<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wednesday, Sept 21, 6:00-7:30pm, 32-124<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Do you want to know more about opportunities in mechanical engineering? This panel features alumni and employers who will offer industry insight, provide advice about navigating the job and internship search process, and highlight the critical experiences and knowledge that make you stand out as a candidate.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To learn more about<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://gecd.mit.edu/grad-and-med-school/prepare-medical-school" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;">careers in medicine</a>, you can speak to a Prehealth Advisor by calling 617-715-5328.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Find out more about<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://gecd.mit.edu/go-abroad" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;">opportunities to go abroad</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">___________________________________________________<br>Nyasha Toyloy<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Events Assistant<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>MIT Global Education & Career Development (GECD)<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building E39-305<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Cambridge, MA 02139<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><span style="color: gray;">| T:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b>617-715-5329<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:nytoyloy@mit.edu" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">nytoyloy@mit.edu</span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><span style="color: gray;">|<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><a href="http://gecd.mit.edu/" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114); text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">http://gecd.mit.edu</span></a></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div><br></body></html>