[bioundgrd] Fwd: March workshops from Career Services

Wed Feb 15 16:56:49 EST 2012

>From: Heather Law <hlaw at MIT.EDU>
>Subject: March workshops from Career Services
>Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:44:43 +0000
>
>
>Please spread the word to students and 
>departments about our top-notch workshops, 
>including the upcoming events I'm GraduatingŠNow 
>What? Industry Job Search for Graduate Students, 
>Ace the Interview: Behavioral Interviewing 
>Strategies, and Do Your Resume & Cover Letter 
>Communicate The Right Message? Registration 
>through 
><http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>CareerBridge.
>
>THIS THURSDAY!
>I'm GraduatingŠNow What? Industry Job Search for Graduate Students
>Thursday, February 16th, 2-3pm, 1-190
>Are you a PhD anticipating a graduation date in 
>the next year or two? Are you starting to wonder 
>about the whole job search process outside of 
>academia? Then be sure to check out this 
>workshop to learn about t valuable resources and 
>strategies to find the right job for you. The 
>information provided will help give you the 
>knowledge to start an effective non-academic job 
>search. We will cover topics such as the 
>importance of networking, how alumni can help in 
>your search, skills you have the employers may 
>be looking for, finding job listings and more 
>resources. Register on CareerBridge.
>
>
>Coming up in MarchŠ.
>
>Internship Search Strategies
>Thursday, March 1, 2:30-3:30, 66-144
>There are lots of great resources at MIT - and 
>beyond - to help you find internship 
>opportunities. We will talk about how and where 
>to look, creating a search plan, discussing the 
>written materials you will need, and why 
>internships are so important anyway.
>
>Graduate School Nuts & Bolts: A Panel
>Thursday, March 1, 3:30-5pm, room 4-237
>Graduate students share their experiences 
>applying, studying, balancing and completing 
>graduate school at the MS, MEng and PhD level. 
>Find out what they wish that they had known 
>before they began! Register on CareerBridge 
>(click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events).
>
>Getting and Negotiating Academic Job Offers
>Wednesday, March 7th, 2-3:30pm, 1-190
>Are you in the process of searching for academic 
>positions? Are you wondering how the hiring 
>process works for a faculty position? Do you 
>want to know if you are able to negotiate 
>academic job offers, and if so, how? Then this 
>workshop is for you. Come hear from newly 
>appointed faculty members at MIT to learn about 
>how they successfully navigated the process and 
>from an experienced MIT faculty member speaking 
>from the hiring committee perspective.
>
>Networking- Making Connections for Career Success
>Thursday, March 8, 3:30-4:30pm, 4-237
>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).
>
>Renting in New York - A Practical Guide
>Pizza will be served
>Wednesday, March 14, 6-7pm, room 4-237
>Renting an apartment in New York City can be a 
>complex, time-consuming, frustrating and 
>expensive process. Want to avoid this 
>frustration? Come to this special event to learn 
>about the NYC rental market, including pricing 
>and floor plan sizes, the steps of the rental 
>process, and the necessary paperwork and 
>landlord requirements. Have all of your 
>questions about finding an apartment in NYC 
>answered by our expert presenters from Cooper & 
>Cooper Real Estate.  Pizza will be provided 
>(first come, first served). Please register in 
>advance by Friday, March 9th on CareerBridge 
>(<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/>https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/)
>Contact Jennifer Earls, 
><mailto:jearls at mit.edu>jearls at mit.edu, with any 
>questions.
>
>CVs and the Academic Job Search
>Thursday, March 15, 3-4pm, 4-237
>The CV is used for the academic job search and 
>in some cases for PhD's seeking a research 
>position in other settings. This workshop will 
>cover the important elements of a CV, including 
>strategies for how to showcase your particular 
>knowledge and experiences effectively. We will 
>also discuss some aspects of the academic job 
>search - such as obtaining letters of 
>recommendation. It's helpful to bring a copy of 
>your CV or a draft with you to refer to as we go 
>through the material in the workshop.
>
>Practice Makes Perfect: Group Mock Interviews
>Thursday, March 15, 3:30-5pm, 5-217
>In this group mock interview session, students 
>will have a unique chance to practice and 
>sharpen their interview skills. We will briefly 
>review interviewing wisdom, discuss the art of 
>giving and receiving feedback, then all 
>participants will have a chance to answer 
>questions and get feedback on their responses. 
>Students who participate should first attend one 
>of our in-person interviewing workshops or 
>listen to our online workshop, Effective 
>Interviewing, at 
><http://gecd.mit.edu/workshop/interviewing/index.htm> 
>http://gecd.mit.edu/workshop/interviewing/index.htm. 
>Limited to 18.
>
>Negotiating Job Offers
>March 19th, 3:30-5pm, 56-154
>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.
>
>What do You Value?
>March 20, 2-3pm, 4-145
>Unsure about your career or major? Learn about 
>yourself through identifying career values to 
>help you choose the path that is right for you. 
>This is a small group and hands-on workshop with 
>an interactive activity designed to help you 
>determine what values are important to you in 
>the workplace. Register now on CareerBridge 
>(click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events). 
>Limited to 15 participants.
>
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