[bioundgrd] Career info for undergrad and grad students

Thu Sep 6 16:45:12 EDT 2012

Undergrad and grad students opportunities are included in the email below.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Christina G Henry <cghenry at MIT.EDU>
> Date: September 6, 2012 12:35:35 PM EDT
> Subject: GECD Liaison Information 
> 
> 
> Welcome back to another academic year. I would like to share some pertinent information with you on behalf of GECD to be disbursed to the students in the Department of Biology. Please feel free to forward the following information as it pertains to your student’s interest and needs. If there is anything GECD can do to help better prepare your students for MIT and beyond, please let us know.
>  
> In this email you will find information regarding:
> 1.       2012 MIT Career Fair
> 2.       Summer Experience Survey
> 3.       MIT Student Externship Deadline
> 4.       Additional Career and Graduate School Fairs
> 5.     2013 Full-time McKinsey & Company Associate Opportunities for PhDs, Postdocs, and non-MBA Masters
> 1.       Career Fair
> GECD Career Services is ready for Career Fair Prep week to prepare students for the Fall Career Fair on September 21st. We will be holding the following events starting on September 10th, in addition to extended drop in hours for resume prep, plus employer resume critiques. For more information on events, including room numbers (which are subject to change) and to register, visit CareerBridge. For drop in information, visit the GECD website.
>  
> Upcoming Events
>  
> Crack the Case: Case Interview Workshop with Boston Consulting Group
> Monday, September 10, 5-7pm
>  
> The Employer Perspective: Resumes for Technology and Engineering (panel)
> Tuesday, Sept. 11, 3:30-4:30pm
>  
> The Employer Perspective: Careers in Biotechnology, Medical Devices and Pharma
> Tuesday, September 11, 5:30-6:30pm
>  
> The Employer Perspective: Resumes for Finance (panel)
> Wednesday, September 12, 4-5pm
>  
> The Employer Perspective: Resumes for Consulting (panel)
> Thursday, September 13, 4:30-5:30pm
>  
> Stand out from the Crowd at the Fall Career Fair, featuring General Electric
> Thursday, September 13, 6-7:30pm
>  
> Technical Interviewing for Engineering
> Tuesday, September 18, 2:30-4pm
>  
> Staying Competitive in Your Job Search, featuring Google
> Tuesday, September 18, 4:30-6pm
>  
> How to Work a Career Fair (webinar)
> Wednesday, September 19, 5-6pm
> Registration and attendance at http://tinyurl.com/8fqh78o
>  
> Art of Behavioral interviewing
> Thursday, September 20, 6-7pm
> Registration and attendance at http://tinyurl.com/9mkva76
>  
> For additional information about career prep and online workshops, visit http://gecd.mit.edu/resources/workshops
> 2.       Summer Experience Survey
> On August 22nd, Dean Hastings sent an email to all undergraduate students inviting them to take the GECD Summer Experience Survey.  These survey results will be used by MIT students to enhance their knowledge with regards to summer internships and research opportunities.  The information will also help MIT Global Education and Career Development (GECD) improve internship services and resources and assist employers in developing and providing internship and research opportunities for MIT.
>  
> In appreciation for taking the time to complete the survey, students may enter for a chance to win an Amazon Gift Card.  
> • Grand Prize, (1)-$300 Amazon Gift Card.
> • Other Prizes, one of (4)-$50 Amazon Gift cards.
>  
> Please locate this email and respond to the unique survey link attached.  Thank you for your help and support!
>  
> To review last year’s survey results, please click here: http://gecd.mit.edu/sites/default/files/SummerInternship11.pdf
> 3.       MIT Externship Program
> The MIT Externship Program, coordinated through the Alumni Association will start accepting applications September 19, 2012. The Student/Alumni Externship Program connects current students to alumni in workplaces worldwide during MIT's Independent Activities Period (IAP) January 7 – February 1, 2013. Applications are due by noon on October 10th. For more information, please visit their website athttp://alum.mit.edu/students/NetworkwithAlumni/ExternshipProgram
> 4.       Additional Career and Graduate School Fairs
> a.      Harvard Biotech Fair: The Harvard Biotech Club invites you to the biggest career event for life science PhDs, MDs and postdocs. The biomedical industry is hiring heavily again this year and companies are hungry for talented students. In 2011, these companies included leading organizations in Biotech (Biogen Idec, Vertex), Consulting (BCG, Campbell Alliance, Clearview Healthcare, Health Advances, LEK Consulting), Patent Law (Clark & Elbing, Finnegan, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, Lando & Anastasi, Wolf Greenfield), Pharmaceuticals (Pfizer, Merck), and others (Broad Institute, Nature).  
>  
> Date:   Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
> Time:   1:00-5:00PM
> Venue: New Research Building (3rd floor Rotunda), Harvard Medical School
>  
> Companies are recruiting post-doctoral fellows, PhDs and MDs. 
> Registration is free for Harvard students and Harvard-affiliated postdoctoral fellows, $20 for non-Harvard students, and $40 for professionals. Please pay by cash or check on-site. For more info, please visit:http://www.thebiotechclub.org/careerfair/
>  
> b.      Mount Sinai School of Medicine: Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City invites you to join us'virtually' at the Biomedical Sciences Virtual Graduate School Fair on September 12 and October 25, 2012.  At these free online events, prospective students like you will be able to download the latest information and chat online with representatives from biomedical sciences programs across the United States.  This is your opportunity to learn more about the biomedical sciences programs you're interested in, right from the convenience of your computer.
> To register for this free event, please visit www.biomed.careereco.net
>  
> c.       School of Public Health Virtual Fair: Interested in attending a graduate program focusing on public health? If so, this http://sophas.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-fair-registration/
>  
> 5.       2013 Full-time McKinsey & Company Associate Opportunities (For students who are considering alternative careers to academia)
> Full-time Application Deadline:  Applications accepted online now through September 16, 2012
> Full-time Interviews: October - November, 2012
> 
> Please join McKinsey & Company to learn their our 2013 full-time hiring opportunities for PhDs, Postdocs, and non-MBA Masters. 
> 
> 
> MIT Masters Presentation
> Date: Thursday, September 6, 2012
> Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET 
> Location: MIT Campus, 1-190
> Cambridge, MA 02138 
> Description:  An event for Masters students* to learn more about  McKinsey & Company. Refreshments will be served!
> * Masters students must have graduated from undergrad July 2009 or before to be considered an APD candidates
> RSVP Link:      http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MITMASTERSRSVP
> 
> McKinsey/MIT EECS Happy Hour
> Date: Friday, September 7
> Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
> Location: Meadhall, 4 Cambridge Center
> Description:  An event for  PhDs, and Post-docs in MIT Electrical Engineering department to learn more about McKinsey & Company. 
> RSVP link:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MITEECS
> 
> MIT PhD Presentation
> Date: Monday, September 10, 2012
> Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET 
> Location: MIT Campus, 1-190
> Cambridge, MA 02138 
> Description:  An event for MIT PhDs and Post-docs to learn more about McKinsey & Company. Refreshments will be served!
> RSVP Link:     http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MITPhDRSVP
> 
> 'Making the Most of Your Business Presentation' with Gene Zelazny
> Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
> Time: 5:30 -7:00 PM ET 
> Location: MIT Campus, E51-315
> Cambridge, MA 02138 
> Description:  Gene is the Director of Visual Communications for McKinsey & Company.  Since 
> joining the Firm in 1961, Gene's primary responsibility has been to provide creative 
> advice and assistance to the professional staff in the design of visual presentations 
> and written reports. Dinner will be served. 
> RSVP Link:     http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GeneZelazny
> 
> 
> McKinsey & Company German office events
> Consultants from McKinsey & Company's Germany offices will visit Cambridge, MA, on September 24 and 25, 2012 to meet with students interested in opportunities in Germany and Austria. All German-speaking undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students from the leading universities in Cambridge and Boston are invited to attend. The events are a great chance to connect with McKinsey and learn more about specific career opportunities in McKinsey's German and Austrian offices. 
> 
> September 24: Lunch session and evening information session on MIT campus
> September 25: Lunchtime information session at Harvard Kennedy School of Government and an evening session at the Harvard Faculty Club. 
> * Please note: You are invited to register and join either of these session, independent of where you actually study at the moment.
> 
> All sessions will give you the chance to learn more about the work of McKinsey in Germany and beyond. And if you want, you can also schedule a more informal coffee chat with one of our consultants to discuss your plans for your next steps after university and to learn more about the recruiting process. 
> 
> For more information, timings and to register for the events, please visit on www.meet.mckinsey.de
> 
>  
>  
> Christina G. Henry
> Career Development Specialist, Career Education and F/ASIP
> MIT Global Education & Career Development (GECD)
> Massachusetts Institute of Technology
> 77 Massachusetts Ave, 12-185
> Cambridge, MA 02139
> cghenry at mit.edu
> 617- 253-4733 
> http://gecd.mit.edu/   
>   
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