[bioundgrd] Fwd: Finding jobs and internships in a tough economy - 3 workshops

[Janice Chang]

>From: "Marilyn C. Wilson" <mcwilson at MIT.EDU>
>Subject: Finding jobs and internships in a tough economy - 3 workshops
>Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 15:17:47 -0500
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>1) In A Tough Economy -
>Does Your Resume Communicate the Right Message?
>Wednesday March 11, 2:15 - 3:30 PM, Room 2-136
>Open to Grads, Undergrads, & Alumni
>Workshop Leader - Bob Dolan
>
>This workshop 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. You'll use these 
>techniques in your lifelong career strategies.  
>
>To register, please go to CareerBridge and click on Workshops Career 
>Fairs and Events: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit.student  
>For more information contact: dolanb at mit.edu                 
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>2) Internship Search
>Wednesday, March 11, 3:45 - 5:00 PM, Room 12-196
>Open to Undergrads and Graduate Students.
>Workshop Leader: Ellen Stahl
>
>Discover ways to look for an internship or job through the 
>traditional methods and the hidden job market. This workshop will 
>provide tips, strategies, and helpful resources to help you be 
>successful in finding the right internship for you.
>
>To register, please go to CareerBridge and click on Workshops Career 
>Fairs and Events: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit.student
>Limited to 20 attendees.
>For more information contact: eestahl at mit.edu
>  ____________________
>3) The Art of Behavioral Interviewing
>Wednesday March 18, 2:40 - 4:00 PM, Room 56-114
>Open to Grads, Undergrads, & Alumni
>Workshop Leader - Bob Dolan
>
>This workshop will examine the "employee fit" aspects of the 
>interviewing process. Technical skills will get you the interview; 
>behavioral attributes 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 those tough questions. You will 
>distinguish yourself against the competition with this knowledge. 
>
>To register, please go to CareerBridge and click on Workshops Career 
>Fairs and Events: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit.student  
>For more information contact: dolanb at mit.edu