[bioundgrd] Fwd: Career Services Workshops in February

[Janice Chang]

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> From: Christina G Henry <cghenry at MIT.EDU>
> Date: February 13, 2013 10:22:52 AM EST
> Subject: Career Services Workshops in February
> 
> ~Christina
>  
> Writing Compelling Cover Letters
> Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 2-3pm, Room 1-242
> This workshop will teach attendees how to craft a strategic cover letter.  Participants are encouraged to bring a job description they want to apply for to aid in the drafting of an effective cover letter.  General information on cover letters will also be discussed.  This workshop is open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni.
> This event is limited to 20 students.
>  
> Exploring Careers in Energy
> Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 5:30-7:30pm, Room 4-237
> Considering a career in the energy sector? Come hear from MIT alumni working in the industry about some of the many career options out there and what it takes to find a position and succeed in this growing field. The first hour will feature a panel discussion, while the second will provide the opportunity to network with the panelists individually. Preregistration requested on CareerBridge.
>  
> Become Your Own Skills Sleuth
> Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 3-4pm, Room 2-132
> Unsure about your career/major or how to best sell yourself when applying for jobs? Learn about yourself by identifying skills to help you choose the path that is right for you. This is a small, hands-on workshop designed to help you determine what skills are important to you, which can be used in making future life decisions, job searching, and interviewing. Preregistration required through CareerBridge; this workshop is limited to 15 students. 
>  
> Personal Statements: Make Yourself Memorable
> Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 2-3pm, Room 1-242
> Discover how to write compelling personal statements for graduate school or fellowship applications. This workshop will focus on how to present yourself in a memorable way, showcasing your strengths, under word-count constraints. If possible, bring a copy of a personal statement you are working on.
> This event is limited to 20 students.
>  
> Now, Discover Your Strengths
> Monday, February 25, 2013, 12:30-2:30pm, Room 1-277
> You possess many unique, natural talents—the specific ways in which you naturally think, feel and behave. Because your talents represent the very best of you, they are your greatest opportunities for success in college, your career and your personal life. The Clifton StrengthsFinder measures the presence of 34 talent themes. This session will allow participants to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder and find out their top five talent themes and how to capitalize on this knowledge. Participants will learn how to apply their strengths to maximize performance and make career and job decisions. Participants will need to register for this session ahead of time, as well as take the Clifton StrengthsFinder. Participants will receive a code and directions to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder once they have registered on CareerBridge.
> This workshop is limited to 15 students.
>  
> Interviewing for International Students
> Monday, February 25, 2013, 2:30-3:30pm, Room 66-144
> Learn how to develop and enhance your interviewing skills by attending this workshop. Workshop will cover types of interview questions, appropriate dress, important tips to think about before, during and after the interview. This session will focus specifically on challenges many international students may face when interviewing in the US.
>  
> Ace the Interview: Behavioral Interview Strategies
> Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 3:30-4:30pm, Room 35-225
> Organizations in every career field and industry are using behavioral interviewing techniques to screen candidates.  Understanding how to excel in this interview environment is a crucial job-seeking skill.  Learn the purpose of behavioral interviews, how to prepare, and practice example behavioral questions. Master behavioral interview strategies and ace the interview! 
>  
> Case Workshop with PA Consulting
> Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 6-7:30pm, Room 1-190
> Please register on CareerBridge and be on time for this event.
> Get the advice and practice you need to successfully complete a case interview. Through this interactive workshop you will learn helpful strategies for approaching case questions and receive guidance from our consultants. All majors and degrees welcome to attend.
>  
> Job Search for International Students
> Thursday, February 28, 2013, 2-3:30pm, Room 35-225
> Come learn how you, as an international student, can develop and enhance your job search and interviewing skills. This workshop will cover job search strategies, visa challenges, how to succeed in the U.S. workplace, interviewing styles and brief cover letter/resume tips. This session will focus specifically on challenges many international students may face when searching for a job and interviewing.
>  
> Please note: Many of these are space-limited and therefore CareerBridge registration is required. More workshops will be posted over the next few weeks.
>  
> Christina G. Henry
> Career Development Specialist
> Global Education & Career Development (GECD)
> Massachusetts Institute of Technology
> 77 Massachusetts Ave, 12-170
> Cambridge, MA 02139
> cghenry at mit.edu
> 617- 253-4733 
> http://gecd.mit.edu/   
>   
>  

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