[bioundgrd] Fwd: Career Services Upcoming Workshops and Events

[Janice Chang]

>From: Heather Law <hlaw at MIT.EDU>
>Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 10:55:49 -0500
>Subject: Career Services Upcoming Workshops and Events
>
>
>GECD Career Services Upcoming Workshops and Events
>Sign up on CareerBridge! 
><http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>www.myinterfase.com/mit/student
>
>
>Registration is now open!
>Spring Career Fair '11, Thursday, April 14
>Sala de Puerto Rico- Stratton Student Center (W-20), 11am- 4pm
>Resume Drop Deadline:  April 6th on CareerBridge
>Just in time, announcing the annual 2011 Spring 
>Career Fair.  Are you looking for summer 
>internships or full time employment?  Then this 
>event is for YOU.  On Thursday, April 14th, 
>companies will be on campus to meet with you and 
>discuss available full time and summer 
>internship opportunities that are still 
>available at these top companies. Undergraduate 
>and Graduate Students from all courses are 
>welcome.  Students must Pre-Register for this 
>event.
>
>
>Skills and Values Small Groups
>Upcoming Small Group: March 10 @ 4-5pm - located in 12-196
>In order to make good career decisions, it's 
>important to have a clear understanding of your 
>strengths and internal priorities. This hands-on 
>workshop includes exercises to help you clarify 
>your transferable skills and values. This event 
>will help you begin the process of identifying 
>your skills and abilities that you will market 
>to employers. Students at all stages can benefit 
>from these exercises. To register for these 
>events, please visit CareerBridge and select 
>Workshops, Career Fairs and Events. Each session 
>is limited to 15 students.
>
>Thursday, March 10th, So You Got a JobŠNow What? 
>Strategies for success in your new position; 
>3-4pm, 1-246                      
>Interested in making the most of your new job or 
>internship?  Concerned about fitting into your 
>new environment?  Afraid of making mistakes? 
>Not sure how to relate to coworkers and 
>supervisors of varying ages?  Getting hired is 
>only the first step- this workshop will help 
>outline strategies for a successful transition 
>into your new position.
>Register on CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events).
>
>Monday, March 14th, I Don't Have A Summer 
>Internship Yet! What Are My Options?, 3-4pm, 
>1-190
>Are you still looking for summer internship or 
>research opportunities?  Did your plan A fall 
>through and now you need a plan B?  It's not too 
>late to plan a productive summer!  Come hear 
>from our panelists who will offer creative and 
>valuable tips and strategies for finding summer 
>opportunities.  Register on CareerBridge (click 
>on Workshops Career Fairs and Events).
>
>Tuesday, March 15th, Making Connections for Career Success, 3-4:30pm, 1-135
>Did you know that 80% of individuals find jobs 
>through their connections? Do you have a 
>difficult time figuring out what to say at 
>social events, career fairs or company 
>functions? Does the word networking frighten 
>you?  Learn how to connect effectively with 
>others while making a winning impression and 
>creating a personal brand.  Gain advice on how 
>to use social media tools to turn online 
>connections into in person connections that can 
>help you grow professionally. Register on 
>CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career Fairs 
>and Events).
>
>Tuesday, March 29th, Negotiating Your Offer, 2-3:30pm, 1-190
>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 looked at. Strategies on 
>the negotiation process will be discussed along 
>with should you negotiate and "What Can" and 
>"What Can Not" be negotiated. These strategies 
>are used throughout your career. Preregister 
>through CareerBridge (under Workshops Career 
>Fairs and Events)
>
>Tuesday, March 29th, Business Etiquette- 
>Manners, Meals and Mastering business 
>interactions, 1:30-2:30pm, 4-231
>Are you unsure as to what to do during 
>interviews and networking dinners? People tend 
>to equate a lack of etiquette with a lack of 
>care and self-control necessary to be good at 
>what you do.  Etiquette is about presenting 
>yourself with the kind of polish that shows you 
>can be taken seriously. Come learn tips on how 
>to have an etiquette advantage to help you land 
>a job. Register on CareerBridge (click on 
>Workshops Career Fairs and Events). 
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