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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear Postdocs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A key benefit during your time at MIT is access to the amazing resources at Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD). Check out their January events below, and remember that you can also make an
appointment at CAPD for one-on-one career advice. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:maroon">Upcoming Events for PhD's and Postdocs </span></strong><span style="color:maroon"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy6-thaWtBCt4ByWsZo0CMw5MN2oZ7QS8GUjeGHz2xZE1LJX6k3WL3cTV_OS_71_52xfPYBUsxt3lQbdfDBSTSObKZGAVAg_BCpplEat5wOjq-Sn0UfTCArRs-ZhLmrXY0jPf-cwMpD2igWp-XKsbhRw=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy6-thaWtBCt4ByWsZo0CMw5MN2oZ7QS8GUjeGHz2xZE1LJX6k3WL3cTV_OS_71_52xfPYBUsxt3lQbdfDBSTSObKZGAVAg_BCpplEat5wOjq-Sn0UfTCArRs-ZhLmrXY0jPf-cwMpD2igWp-XKsbhRw=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLs">The
Academic Job Search for PhDs and Postdocs</a></span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Wednesday, January 15th 2020 11:00-1:30pm E19-202 - Ford Building<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy14Hz2hRhYqcfKhA0S-QGkN1-1GQSgh80kFWB1EW48vF70rgZdqzl826fxpD_s02dxMSOP6eOaQ0_w8woUQ0l0HIyvOkI1WWT9O_tzaS-ddkuNRg-qoBoHrgK8tKopvRazc2qwD98oYgyGclpA6fU1g=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">Turning
Your Science into an Op-Ed</a></span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Thursday, January 16th 2020 10:30am-12:00pm 4-145<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Climate change. Gene editing. Facial recognition. Increasingly, the public looks to science for guidance on moral and policy decisions. And a newspaper or magazine op-ed can be a powerful way for scientists to
help inform the public discourse. In this workshop, I'll discuss why you should write an op-ed, and I'll give tips on pitching your idea to an outlet and writing a compelling essay for a general audience. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy6-thaWtBCt4tfPhffBoH9JaZVtM4YAfxrcATRrnj9POVc0o6DrcnQFWQ2aXKkq8hs9AsAY9CV6tyXO63huySIfa4blru7Snr4RXs3oJ-_IlJ-pP4GpLutjUTshv1tD63qYLhKuuc6RtIJbMxcYtNIc=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">Effective
Presentation Skills</a></span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Thursday, January 16th 2020 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm E19-202 - Ford Building (E19)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Do you present your work to your lab, at conferences, or to a faculty or industry hiring committee? This workshop 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy14Hz2hRhYqcGs_lnlpTvu04sFFOmkhSKRQowBkCvtwi1c5ymbAq3ZZbqAfNWK8w36T1leHA9bR26dxGKVG8BxqGaF4eia7Wapu0EgZ3PjJICk_VezN82kP9dB_MpVLlbH7Nq_K2w1dyZPExMlhO6hI=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">What
Every International student Should Know About U.S. Employment </a></span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Friday, January 17th 2020 10:00am- 11:30am 54-100<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dan Beaudry, former head of campus recruiting at Monster.com, shares the potent job search system used by many international students to find U.S. employment. H-1B's are won in ways you likely don't expect. What
you'll discover in this presentation may surprise you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy3xYyPvEo_4YnCFMdtpRm02MbxbfdlCNY5mcghUscYd-et5F_JCw-Thc9SRdO1ml9q9pvwRMGkqLkVL72JglfhkcJsnERVpBbgdjZfgusLIC6I-6uvZ602cqe80AXy71XKdB7HFTrCP2xmTyw5Pgmtk=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">The
Three Laws of Communication with Jean-Iuc Doumont </a></span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Tuesday, January 21st 2020 1:00pm-3:00pm 10-250 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Useful as each of them can be, a large body of tips and tricks is impossible to remember, at least in a practical, usable way, unless it is structured into a balanced, meaningful hierarchy. This lecture offers
and illustrates three simple yet solid ideas that lead to more effective communication and that underpin every other guideline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy3xYyPvEo_4YN566mstjuYq7M1iqW0erv75YfiVXp8V6NX9zClBljeNp6e7ikBZCa76rOC2rhDfYSU_TnUcC98bPHj_yJ1zKRFQvgqKkeCSNplGs1nu8tc2oLfv6qEZge5jdaigy3PC7I419UHQZr4I=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">Convert
Your CV to a Resume for Industry</a></span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Wednesday, January 22nd 2020 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm E19-202 - Ford Building (E19)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">If you are considering exploring Industry positions, you will need to have a resume that effectively positions you for this path. This workshop will discuss the process of converting your 4-6-page Academic CV into
a 2-page resume for industry, and creating a document that effectively targets the Hiring Manager. Actual MIT PhD/Postdoc resumes will be provided as handouts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHywuJqCaFEyc4S3TWZluGp-AURy6PdY66nG3wF2wzu7FecCzM6iWWLoWXjb55Gm-odmqkgcAkJ5qE5vJKdL8HtCjpFLYNG06IAAyx7PexzO2RV9cKJL7oqVAqbrhWGY3wXl2AdqFWXZ9KIl9rzvOKvg0=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">Optimize
Your Presentation (A Mini-Course)</a></span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Tuesday January 28th 2020 (1st day) 1:00pm-2:00pm 4-153<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">In this mini-course (T, W, Th from 1-2 pm) we go in depth into 1) how the brain takes in and processes information in a presentation setting, 2) the 5 goals of effective data presentation, and 3) persuasive delivery,
presence and practice. When we are done you will be able to craft a presentation that your audience understands and remembers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHywuJqCaFEyc4YuuRoRa0DStI7835fuI1v5ixsjKbH1pouM6GIbAkjRdj14uojcwOIePodzTM-OhT-BwjmqQto9YlPrnX6Uv-mNiyssE5QeqaNpT0iHblFxDqvXMiwMThrfJyWJYylGoFgtgoUtJoZ5Q=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">The
Art of Behavioral Interviewing</a></span></strong><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Wednesday, January 29th 2020 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm E19-202 - Ford Building (E19)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">If you are considering exploring Industry positions, you will need to have a resume that effectively positions you for this path. This workshop will discuss the process of converting your 4-6-page Academic CV into
a 2-page resume for industry, and creating a document that effectively targets the Hiring Manager. Actual MIT PhD/Postdoc resumes will be provided as handouts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHywuJqCaFEyc4_8Z-L-PrMF2MFLrmG4aaGw4l_DkjMSD8P3pRfAnjkOv795Ft8UUIGr10s2scjEvtPJNTKaXJMBENKCt7lIHidfKE5YrVb3qvx8u8cvznKF-mjoikVGqyhOWatBMWCJ7z_FGccXIHHmU=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">PhD-Postdoc
Career Planning Group</a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Thursday, January 30th 2020 12:30-4:30pm E19-202 - Ford Building (E19)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Lunch will be provided</span></em><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Navigating career decisions can be difficult. We are here to help. This group will focus on becoming an expert in yourself in order to develop filters for your career decision-making. Many PhD students and postdocs
struggle with questions of academia or industry. If you have felt confused or lost as you think about your career path, then join this 4-hour program to help create clarity for yourself. This group is limited to current PhD students and postdocs. We have a
limited amount of spaces available, and the group will be filled in order of pre-registration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">To register for all CAPD workshops, log into<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy-rQxVD3lyN3K7UQ3p-0_mxjjyvL69ZPm2SUxYN7WlbhtxYcwzbzjnYwYEs-TBFudmQDNe1_cOo9h5K67NpK2kkxBhjugBRFk9dtEUtI-qE-Xg76Z_kBX69CyI1tzJRu-mp8d5Yu2KP0_kCuLyhMU4c=&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">CareerBridge</a>, View
under "Events", "Workshops" In addition, in CareerBridge there are over<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vE72fEeqL-IEK3aP6GmJMYB9IRa3dizb0jqIxDlkJt88J95uaOCHy0XGRL45Aqe4UPLwFDgTBH4My05fZqXY_Knpu9lIZuvATWLmE4P_KdUjvejBSgLVgqWdDPkHqiru4iDengrPvS8BP8BsKJV7rwxO20jWQViFjyi1BCfObRPGrunb4tgJfYHL82a4q0eJ&c=Tb8isW0B0XH-t5tLsnOi67M6Q2XbySL1OLwD_y86jiGlYShpUv5gHA==&ch=CiLCk_r9NggLDF9t5otX7pl77YrpXz5IqvoHqiYtu2tyRgxFgLEXag==" target="_blank">1,000
job postings</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for advanced degrees across all industries and professions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">To receive the monthly CAPD Postdocs Career Newsletter, please
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ann Skoczenski, PhD</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Director of Postdoctoral Services</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Massachusetts Institute of Technology</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://postdocs.mit.edu/"><span style="color:#0563C1">http://postdocs.mit.edu/</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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