[bioundgrd] Fwd: Upcoming GECD Career Services Events

[Janice Chang]

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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>!

Gain Internship Experience Using MIT Resources
Tuesday, October 29th, 5:30-7:00pm, 5-233
Are you an MIT freshman or sophomore? Want to figure out how to use MIT’s vast resources to transition to the “real world?” Learn how to position yourself for success in internship and research opportunities by connecting to MIT faculty and departments. Explore all that MIT has to offer while learning more about yourself and what career opportunities might be a fit for you. This panel will include representatives from F/ASIP, UPOP, GEL, PSC, and the externship program. Registration requested on CareerBridge.

Essay Writing for Graduate & Professional School Applications
Thursday, October 31, 2:00-3:00pm, 37-212
This interactive workshop will discuss the elements of a good graduate school application essay and will provide tips and strategies to get you started writing. We will discuss topics ranging from how to tackle the question, brainstorming content, and how to structure your writing for maximum impact when applying to school.

Virtual Graduate School Fair (gradschools.careereco.net<http://gradschools.careereco.net>)
Tuesday, November 5, online
Efficiently Connect with Grad Schools - REGISTER NOW<http://gradschools.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-fair-registration/>! Save Precious Time & Get Answers to your most Pressing Questions. Meet 35 schools (List Here<https://virtualfairs-careereco-cfm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=vgsfnov2013>) of Management, Business, Law, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, & more!

Negotiating Job Offers
Wednesday, November 6, 3:30-4:30pm, 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.

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