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[Janice Chang]

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Subject: MIT Career Events

GECD CAREER SERVICES EVENTS NEWSLETTER
Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MITCareers> or follow @MITCareers<https://twitter.com/MITCareers> to stay up to date on Career Services events.

GECD NEWS FLASH

Drop-Ins Resume January 12
Career Services drop-in hours will resume after a short holiday break on Monday, January 12, 2015.

Drop-in hours are every Monday through Friday (except institute holidays) from 11am to 3pm.  Drop-ins are available to current MIT students and recent alumni (alumni who have graduated within the last 18 months). Drop-ins are 15-20 minute meetings with GECD staff members that don’t require an appointment.  Visit E39-305 for answers to quick career-related questions and resume/cover letter critiques.


UPCOMING EVENTS
To register for events or for more information log in to CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent%2f>.

Writing Compelling Cover Letters
Tuesday, January 6, 2:00-3:00pm, 3-333
This workshop will teach attendees how to craft a strategic cover letter.  Participants should 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 undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.  Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge:https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

Negotiating Job Offers
Tuesday, January 6, 4:00-5:00pm, 3-370
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. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.  Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

Effective Internship Search Strategies (A GECD Webinar)
Wednesday, January 7, 12:00-1:00pm
Learn about the internship search process from start to finish. From self-assessment and gathering the right materials to company research and effective search strategies, this workshop will cover all you need to know about finding a great internship. This webinar is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.  Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge:https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program Info Session
Wednesday, January 7, 2014, 1:00pm, 5-233
Speaker: Kara Manke, AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellow, summer 2014
Interested in learning about the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program?  Come and hear Kara Manke (MIT Physical Chemistry doctoral candidate) talk about her experience in the program last summer, working for NPR.  Kara will talk briefly about her experience in the program and the process of applying, and will address your questions.  For more information about the program see: http://www.aaas.org/program/aaas-mass-media-science-engineering-fellows-program  (Applications are due January 15, 2015).  Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

Business Etiquette: Mastering Meals, Manners, and Business Interactions
Wednesday, January 7, 2:00-3:00pm, 4-257
Are you unsure as to what to do or how to act during interviews and networking dinners? Employers tend to equate the absence of business etiquette with a lack of care and self-control necessary to be successful. Etiquette is about presenting yourself in a polished way that shows you can be taken seriously. Come learn tips on how to you can use business etiquette to your advantage and land a job. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.  Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

The Art of Behavioral Interviewing
Wednesday, January 7, 3:00-4:30pm, 4-163
While your technical skills will get you the interview, it is your behavioral attributes that will get you the job.  This session will discuss preparation and strategies for a successful interview.  In addition, sample behavioral interview questions will be provided along with tips on how to answer these tough questions. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.  Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

Leadership 101
Monday, January 12, 1:00-2:00pm, 4-257
With the increasing demand of accountability in the work force, articulating leadership skills has become a crucial aspect of one’s interviewing process. However, how often do you assess your leadership skills? Weekly? Monthly? Never? This session will focus on leadership through a self-exploration lens to prepare students for the nerve-racking interview process! . This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.  Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge:https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student


UPCOMING EMPLOYER SITE VISITS
Registration is required for each individual employer visit and can be completed by logging into CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent%2f>. Space is limited to 30 students per site visit. The same expectations for participating in On Campus Recruiting (OCR) apply to employer visits. Please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities for information on cancellations and no shows. http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies.

For more information contact Elizabeth Robbins robbinse at mit.edu<mailto:robbinse at mit.edu>

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Friday, January 23, 2:00-4:00pm
Ever wonder what goes on inside the labs and offices at leading pharmaceutical companies? Come join us at Vertex on Friday, January 23rd for a look inside! Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. MIT alumni and recruiters are excited to share information about their research, internship programs, full time positions, company culture and the exciting projects Vertex is working on. Be sure to register by Wednesday, January 21 at 5pm.

Google
Monday, January 26, 10:00am-12:00pm
Don't "google" what it's like to work at Google, come visit Google's Cambridge Office and see what it's like for yourself! MIT alumni and the recruiting staff at Google are excited to welcome MIT students to their office, share information about their company, culture and positions, and hear questions from you! Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.

HubSpot
Monday, January 26, 2:30-4:00pm
Are you interested in the startup field? Do you want to learn more about how companies are working to integrate marketing and technology? If so, join us for a visit to HubSpot, Inc. on Monday, January 26th! HubSpot is the world's leading inbound marketing and sales platform. Today, more than 11,500 customers in more than 70 countries use HubSpot's software, services, and support to transform the way they attract, engage, and delight customers. HubSpot's team is excited to share information about their company, culture, internships and leadership programs, and exciting projects their employees work on. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.

CDK
Tuesday, January 27, 2:00-4:00pm
How would you like an inside look at working at CDK Global? CDK Global is the largest global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail industry. Please join us on Tuesday, January 27th for a tour of their facilities and on-site information session! MIT alumni and recruiters are excited to share information about their company such as internship and full-time opportunities, culture, exciting projects and more. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.

Sonos
Wednesday, January 28, 10:00am-12:00pm
Do you love music? Ever wondered how you can combine your love of music and your love of engineering? Sonos is inventing the future of music and are looking for game changing, music loving software developers. Please join us on Wednesday, January 28th for a tour of their facilities and on-site information session! The team at Sonos is excited to share information about their company, culture, exciting projects and more. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.

Arnold Worldwide
Wednesday, January 28, 2:00-4:00pm
Ever wondered how an MIT degree can make you successful in advertising and marketing? Arnold Worldwide, a leading advertising agency, seeks MIT students for many of their full time and internship roles, including positions in data analytics and user experience. Please join us on Wednesday, January 28th for a tour of their facilities and on-site information session! The team at Arnold is excited to share information about their company, culture, exciting projects and more. Be sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.


Do you need career advising or a resume/cover letter critique? Make an appointment with a Career Services Staff member through CareerBridge, https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student. To see the advisor for your academic area and level, visit our GECD staff page, http://gecd.mit.edu/about/about-us.

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