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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif;color:black">*Reminder on sessions for today
and the rest of the month* <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif;color:black">Dear MIT Postdocs, <br>
</span></p>
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif;color:black"><br>
Please see information below on upcoming presentations organized
by GECD. In addition, check out </span><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif;color:black"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif""><big><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><a
href="http://web.mit.edu/iap/">http://web.mit.edu/iap/</a></b>
for the full catalog of January IAP sessions at MIT.</big></span></span><br>
<br>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif;color:black"> </span><img
id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:part2.09000804.02040902@mit.edu"
alt="GECD_logo" height="70" width="248"><span
style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.75in"><b><span
style="color:#2F5496"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.75in"><b><span
style="color:#2F5496">UPCOMING EVENTS <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">To register for
events or for more information log in to <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent%2f">CareerBridge</a>.
<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">[Postdocs: See
also <a href="http://gecd.mit.edu/career/postdoc">MIT Services
and Policies for Postdocs</a> to schedule one on one
appointments for career-related guidance and for more
information. See also <br>
</p>
the GECD <a href="http://gecd.mit.edu/calendar">Calendar of
Events</a>.]
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Writing Compelling Cover Letters <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tuesday, January 6, 2:00-3:00pm, 3-333<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This workshop will teach attendees how to
craft a strategic cover letter. Participants should 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
undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.
Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Negotiating Job Offers<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tuesday, January 6, 4:00-5:00pm, 3-370<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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 examined. Strategies on the negotiation
process will be discussed along with Should You Negotiate? and
"What Can" and "What Can Not" be negotiated. These strategies
can be used throughout your career. This workshop is open to
undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.
Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Effective Internship Search Strategies (A
GECD Webinar)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday, January 7, 12:00-1:00pm<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn about the internship search process
from start to finish. From self-assessment and gathering the
right materials to company research and effective search
strategies, this workshop will cover all you need to know about
finding a great internship. This webinar is open to
undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.
Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering
Fellows Program Info Session<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday, January 7, 2014, 1:00pm, 5-233<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Speaker: Kara Manke, AAAS Mass Media
Science & Engineering Fellow, summer 2014<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Interested in learning about the AAAS Mass
Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program? Come and hear
Kara Manke (MIT Physical Chemistry doctoral candidate) talk
about her experience in the program last summer, working for
NPR. Kara will talk briefly about her experience in the program
and the process of applying, and will address your questions.
For more information about the program see: <a
href="http://www.aaas.org/program/aaas-mass-media-science-engineering-fellows-program">http://www.aaas.org/program/aaas-mass-media-science-engineering-fellows-program</a>
(Applications are due January 15, 2015). Advanced registration
requested via CareerBridge: <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Business Etiquette: Mastering Meals,
Manners, and Business Interactions<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday, January 7, 2:00-3:00pm, 4-257<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Are you unsure as to what to do or how to act
during interviews and networking dinners? Employers tend to
equate the absence of business etiquette with a lack of care and
self-control necessary to be successful. Etiquette is about
presenting yourself in a polished way that shows you can be
taken seriously. Come learn tips on how to you can use business
etiquette to your advantage and land a job. This workshop is
open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.
Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Art of Behavioral Interviewing <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday, January 7, 3:00-4:30pm, 4-163<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">While your technical skills will get you the
interview, it is your behavioral attributes that will get you
the job. This session will discuss preparation and strategies
for a successful interview. In addition, sample behavioral
interview questions will be provided along with tips on how to
answer these tough questions. This workshop is open to
undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.
Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Leadership 101<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Monday, January 12, 1:00-2:00pm, 4-257<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With the increasing demand of accountability
in the work force, articulating leadership skills has become a
crucial aspect of ones interviewing process. However, how often
do you assess your leadership skills? Weekly? Monthly? Never?
This session will focus on leadership through a self-exploration
lens to prepare students for the nerve-racking interview
process! . This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate
students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested
via CareerBridge: <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a><br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br>
**<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1
lfo2"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""></span></span></span></b><b><span
style="font-size:12.0pt">Does Your Resume Communicate The
Right Message? Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:00-3:30pm 4-237<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This workshop
presented by Bob Dolan will discuss the many ways of creating
a resume that effectively targets the Hiring Manager. Can your
resume survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES
pile? Discussions will surround the strategies of effective
messaging and how to be "on-point" with your written
communication. Your resume is not an autobiography, but rather
a list of relevant accomplishments that links your skills to
the needs of the company. Youll use these techniques in your
lifelong career strategies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All GECD
events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students,
postdocs, and alumni. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advanced
registration requested via CareerBridge: <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1
lfo2"> <b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Converting Your CV to
a Resume for Industry Tue Jan 29, 2015 3:00-4:30pm
3-133<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you are
considering exploring Industry positions, you will need to
have a resume that effectively positions you for this path.
This workshop presented by Bob Dolan will discuss the process
of converting your 4-6 page CV into a 2-page resume for
industry, and creating a document that effectively targets the
Hiring Manager. Can your resume survive a 15 second scan and
still get into the YES pile? Discussions will surround the
strategies of effective messaging and how to be "on-point"
with your written communication. Actual MIT PhD/Postdoc
resumes will be provided as handouts. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All GECD
events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students,
postdocs, and alumni. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Advanced registration requested via
CareerBridge: <a href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student">https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student</a></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> ***</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#2F5496">UPCOMING
EMPLOYER SITE VISITS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration is required for each individual
employer visit and can be completed by logging into <a
href="https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent%2f">CareerBridge</a>.
Space is <b>limited to 30 students</b> per site visit. The same
expectations for participating in On Campus Recruiting (OCR)
apply to employer visits. Please review the Student Rights and
Responsibilities for information on cancellations and no shows.
<a
href="http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies"
title="http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies">
http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information contact Elizabeth
Robbins <a href="mailto:robbinse@mit.edu"> robbinse@mit.edu</a><b><span
style="color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#2F5496"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Vertex Pharmaceuticals <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Friday, January 23, 2:00-4:00pm<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ever wonder what goes on inside the labs and
offices at leading pharmaceutical companies? Come join us at
Vertex on Friday, January 23rd for a look inside! Vertex is a
global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and
commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious
diseases can lead better lives. MIT alumni and recruiters are
excited to share information about their research, internship
programs, full time positions, company culture and the exciting
projects Vertex is working on. Be sure to register by Wednesday,
January 21<sup> </sup>at 5pm.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Google<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Monday, January 26, 10:00am-12:00pm<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Don't "google" what it's like to work at
Google, come visit Google's Cambridge Office and see what it's
like for yourself! MIT alumni and the recruiting staff at Google
are excited to welcome MIT students to their office, share
information about their company, culture and positions, and hear
questions from you! Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22<sup>
</sup>at 5pm. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>HubSpot<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Monday, January 26, 2:30-4:00pm<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Are
you interested in the startup field? Do you want to learn more
about how companies are working to integrate marketing and
technology? If so, join us for a visit to HubSpot, Inc. on
Monday, January 26th! HubSpot is the world's leading inbound
marketing and sales platform. Today, more than 11,500
customers in more than 70 countries use HubSpot's software,
services, and support to transform the way they attract,
engage, and delight customers. HubSpot's team is excited to
share information about their company, culture, internships
and leadership programs, and exciting projects their employees
work on. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CDK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday,
January 27, 2:00-4:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">How
would you like an inside look at working at CDK Global? CDK
Global is the largest global provider of integrated
information technology and digital marketing solutions to the
automotive retail industry. Please join us on Tuesday, January
27th for a tour of their facilities and on-site information
session! MIT alumni and recruiters are excited to share
information about their company such as internship and
full-time opportunities, culture, exciting projects and more.
Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Sonos<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wednesday,
January 28, 10:00am-12:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Do
you love music? Ever wondered how you can combine your love of
music and your love of engineering? Sonos is inventing the
future of music and are looking for game changing, music
loving software developers. Please join us on Wednesday,
January 28th for a tour of their facilities and on-site
information session! The team at Sonos is excited to share
information about their company, culture, exciting projects
and more. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.
<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Arnold Worldwide<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday, January 28, 2:00-4:00pm<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ever wondered how an MIT degree can make you
successful in advertising and marketing? Arnold Worldwide, a
leading advertising agency, seeks MIT students for many of their
full time and internship roles, including positions in data
analytics and user experience. Please join us on Wednesday,
January 28th for a tour of their facilities and on-site
information session! The team at Arnold is excited to share
information about their company, culture, exciting projects and
more. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.<o:p></o:p></p>
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