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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear MIT Postdocs, *REMINDER*<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://web.mit.edu/iap/"
target="_blank" title="IAP" moz-do-not-send="true">Independent
Activities Period</a></b>,
<b><i>January 7 through February 1, 2019</i></b>, <b> is a
unique opportunity to attend many career-related seminars and
workshops, and to participate in activities, how-to sessions,
forums, athletic endeavors, lecture series, films, tours,
recitals and contests. </b><b><a
href="https://web.mit.edu/iap/listings/index.html"
target="_blank" title="IAP Courses" moz-do-not-send="true">See
the course listings.</a></b><b> Check that site and </b><b><a
href="https://capd.mit.edu/events" moz-do-not-send="true">
https://capd.mit.edu/events</a></b><b> periodically for new
listings. </b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>*</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>See the list below of January
presentations by Bob Dolan</b>, Assistant Director, Career
Services for Postdoctoral Scholars. To sign-up for a workshop,
log into careerbridge.mit.edu. In your dashboard on the left
select “Events” then “Workshops” and sign-up for any or all
workshops of interest to you. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>To make a one-on-one appointment with Bob
Dolan,</b> log into careerbridge.mit.edu and in your dashboard
on the left select “Advising” then “Advising Appointment” and
select a time that works for you. (See details
<a
href="https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs"
moz-do-not-send="true">here</a>.)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Academic Job Search for PhDs and
Postdocs Jan 10<sup>th</sup> 1:30-3:00PM Location 1-190<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wondering how to mount a successful job
search in this highly competitive academic job market? This
workshop will discuss important elements of preparing a strong
application package which includes a CV, Cover Letter, Research
Statement, Teaching Statement, and Diversity Statement. This
presentation is targeted towards all PhD students and Postdocs
who may prepare for the faculty search now and in the future. In
addition, actual academic hiring committee interview questions
from 20 US and 11 international universities will be provided.
Open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and
alumni.
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<p class="MsoNormal">*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Effective Presentation Skills Jan 15<sup>th</sup>
1:30-3:00PM Location 1-190<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do you present your work to your lab, at
conferences, or to faculty or industry hiring committees? If so,
this workshop presented by Bob Dolan is designed to provide you
with tips and strategies for delivering an effective
presentation. The more prepared you are, the more confident you
will be. Discussions will include room set-up, proper dress,
room management, and actual professional delivery to your
audience. Communication Skills = #1 skill employers want. All
CAPD events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students,
postdocs, and alumni.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Art of Behavioral Interviewing Jan
18<sup>th</sup> 1:30-3:00PM Location 1-190<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. The top 4 of 5 attributes
employers look for are behavioral. All CAPD workshops are open
to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CV Conversion to Resume Jan 23<sup>rd</sup>
1:30-3:00PM Location 1-190<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In February there will also be a session on <b>Negotiating
the Job Offer.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>*<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dana<o:p></o:p></p>
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