[bioundgrd] Fwd: Upcoming Career Events

[Janice Chang]

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From: Christina G Henry <cghenry at mit.edu<mailto:cghenry at mit.edu>>
Date: October 16, 2013 11:20:51 AM EDT

UPCOMING GECD CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
Register for events on CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent%2f>. For more info, like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MITCareers> or follow us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/MITCareers>!

Practice Makes Perfect: Group Mock Interviews
Wednesday, October 16, 1-2pm, 1-371 AND Monday, October 21, 2-3pm, 12-122
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. Limited to 18.  Drop-ins may be able to attend.

Networking 101: How to work the room and work your contacts
Thursday, October 17, 3:00-4:30, 66-144
Building relationships through networking with fellow students, alumni and professionals is one of the most effective ways to uncover employment opportunities. However, contrary to popular opinion, there is a right way and wrong way to network. This workshop introduces you to resources you’ll need to research companies and discuss strategies on how to effectively network using resources both at MIT and beyond. We will examine effective tactics for networking, including the use of social media and the MIT ICAN Alumni Directory. Co-sponsored by NSUW.

Negotiating Job Offers
Wednesday, October 23, 3:00-4:30pm, 66-144
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 examined.  Strategies on the negotiation process will be discussed along with “Should You Negotiate?” and "What Can" and "What Can Not" be negotiated. These strategies can be used throughout your career.

The Year Without Pants: WordPress, Your Career & The Future
Wednesday, October 23, 6:30-8:00pm, E25-111
What's it like to work at WordPress.com<http://WordPress.com>, the 8th-most-trafficked website in the U.S., where everyone works from home, no one uses email, and dozens of improvements launch every day? Scott Berkun, author of the new book The Year Without Pants, knows firsthand and will share his unique behind-the-scenes story of the year he spent working there. He'll also discuss how the working world is changing and what this means for your career and your future. Bring your toughest questions for a fun Q&A.

Skill Power
Thursday, October 24, 2:30-4:00pm, 26-142
Unsure about your career or major, or how to best sell yourself when applying for jobs? Learn about yourself by identifying skills to help you make good career decisions, and market yourself effectively to others. 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.


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