[bioundgrd] Fwd: April Career Events

[Janice Chang]

>From: Deborah L Liverman <liverman at MIT.EDU>
>Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:33:35 -0400
>Subject: April  Career Events
>
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>Career Fairs
>Spring Career Fair May 4, 2010 11am- 4pm
>Students.... Still looking for an internship  for the summer ?  Or 
>maybe you just realized that you need a full-time job after 
>graduation? Don't fret, there are still opportunities to meet and 
>connect with companies.  The Career Development Center is sponsoring 
>the Spring Career Fair with 42 employers registered to attend from 
>different industries including but not limited to Consulting, 
>Engineering, Energy, Government, Education, Pharmaceutical, Finance 
>and many more. So don't delay! Register for the career fair and 
>submit resumes to interested companies.   View complete list of 
>employers and register 
><https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/event_view.aspx?token=TS9bgRXFVxJmAkzaJBTkMQ%3d%3d>here 
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><https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/event_view.aspx?token=TS9bgRXFVxJmAkzaJBTkMQ%3d%3d>https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/event_view.aspx?token=TS9bgRXFVxJmAkzaJBTkMQ%3d%3d
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>Internships
>Calling all MIT Students!     Looking for an internship this summer? 
>Check out iNet                    
>iNet is an internship listing available only for students at MIT, 
>and 9 other select universities.  Employers are posting 
>opportunities specifically on iNet because they are looking for YOU!
>Registration is free, and internships are added daily - so search 
>often, and register today, 
><http://web.mit.edu/career/www/inet/>http://web.mit.edu/career/www/inet/
>
>
>Workshops
>Please register in advance on CareerBridge (click on Workshops 
>Career Fairs and Events) at 
><https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/>https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/
>
>"I'm Hired, Now What?" Presented by Lockheed Martin.
>Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 6-7pm, Room 4-231
>You're on your way to your first job or internship. Sure, you are 
>technically competent, but do you really know all you need to know 
>to start a JOB? Do you know how to fill out your  W-4, I-9 and 401K 
>forms? Do you know how to decipher corporate culture or how you are 
>graded at work? Don't miss this essential know-how for your first 
>real job, presented by a representative from Lockheed Martin.
>
>What Intellectual Property Means in Academia and Exploring 
>Alternative Careers in the IP Field
>Monday, April 26, 2010, 3:30-5:00 pm, Room 54-100.
>Confused about IP?  What's the difference between Disclosures, 
>Patents and Licenses?  Should graduate students and postdocs be 
>aware of IP issues?  How does IP work at MIT?  In a panel discussion 
>with staff from the MIT Technology Licensing Office and an Associate 
>from the IP Law firm of Wolf Greenfield, find out the answers to the 
>above questions and many more.
>
>Maximizing Your Internship Experience
>Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3-4pm, Room 66-160
>You've landed an internship! Now what? If you play your cards right, 
>an internship can be an amazing learning experience: a great 
>resource for references and networking contacts, resume-building, 
>and can sometimes lead to a full-time position. In this workshop, 
>we'll discuss strategies for before, during and after your 
>internship experience to help you get the most out of your 
>internship.
>
>Work 101: Preparing for Your Internship
>Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 7:10-8:45pm, Room 4-270
>Think you've got what it takes to wow a recruiter or dazzle 'em at 
>your first internship? Think again. According to Monster.com, nearly 
>30% of companies are fed up with how their new employees, dress, 
>communicate, and hold a knife and fork. The result? Those of us with 
>a clue get better gigs, plum assignments, and more opportunities. 
>Work 101 gives you the clue you want (and need) to outshine, 
>outclass, and outsmart the competition.
>
>Interviewing for Internships
>Thursday, April 29, 2010, 2-3pm, Room 66-144
>You've almost got the job...so don't bomb the interview!
>
>Career Fair Prep School
>Monday, May 3, 2010, 3:30-5pm, Bush Room (10-105)
>Join the Career Development Center for a fast-paced crash course to 
>get you prepped for the Spring Career Fair! Topics include: 
>Preparing Your Elevator Speech, How to Work a Career Fair, 
>Networking, Cover Letters, Resumes and Social Media. This workshop 
>will be comprised of topic-specific stations hosted by a Career 
>Development Center staff member. Four 20-minute sessions will allow 
>attendees to visit multiple stations.
>
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