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Subject: Final CS vents Newsletter AY 2014-2015, Please forward to your students
Date: April 15, 2015 at 12:36:33 PM EDT



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 Express is open Monday through Friday, 11:00am to 3:00pm in Building 5, Room 118. Visit during these hours for answers to quick questions about jobs and internships, planning your career, going abroad, and applying to medical and graduate school.


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>.

* Workshop for PhD Students and Postdocs*
The Individual Development Plan (IDP): Strategically Navigate Your Scientific Career
TOMORROW, Thursday, April 16, 3:30-5:00pm
Navigating toward your future can be daunting. Whether pursuing the tenure track or another career path, today’s scientist faces a competitive job market that rewards productivity in the lab, stellar communication skills, a strong professional network, and professional confidence. Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP) is one way to help you strategically work toward these goals.

AAAS’s Science Careers’ myIDP is an online tool for helping you create an IDP. In this workshop, you will use the results from your myIDP self-assessments, to

(a) evaluate your career options

(b) customize your professional networking strategy to learn more about your top choice careers, and

(c) engage your mentors in career-related discussions.

Learn practical strategies for how to set goals tailored to your own skills development and career advancement needs.  This interactive workshop will propel you toward the next step along your career trajectory.

Prior to the workshop, take myIDP online at http://myIDP.sciencecareers.org<http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/>

Workshop will be taught by myIDP co‐author Cynthia Fuhrmann, PhD

LinkedIn Lab with FREE Headshots
Wednesday, April 22, 4:30-5:30pm
Bring your laptop to explore the many ways LinkedIn can help you in your career exploration and job or internship search. We will begin with an overview of LinkedIn and some of the key areas of a complete LinkedIn profile. This will be followed by individual work on your profile, with Career Services staff available to answer your questions. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs* and alumni.

*Postdocs, please contact Elena Byrne to register for this event.

4:30 p.m. First Round of Headshots, 32-144
5:30 p.m. Presentation, 32-141
6:30 p.m. Second Round of Headshots, 32-144

Please visit this website for more information: http://alumic.mit.edu/s/1314/03-alumni/wide.aspx?sid=1314&gid=13&pgid=23725&content_id=27015

Primary Contact
Elena Byrne
617-252-1143
ebyrne at mit.edu<mailto:ebyrne at mit.edu>

Free GRE/GMAT Practice Test, sponsored by the Princeton Review
Saturday, April 25, 10:00-2:00pm
Kick off your GRE or GMAT prep with a FREE practice test. Try your hand at the type of questions you'll face on the actual exam, sharpen your testing skills, and build confidence. Knowing your results on each section of the exam will help you focus your prep on the areas of the exam where you'll gain the most points.

Creating an Effective CVs for the Academic Job Search
Tuesday, April 28, 3:00-4:00pm
The CV is used for the academic job search and in some cases for PhDs seeking a research position in other settings.  This workshop will cover the important elements of a CV, including strategies for how to showcase your particular knowledge and experiences effectively.  We will also discuss some aspects of the academic job search – such as writing a research or teaching statement, or obtaining letters of recommendation.  It’s helpful to bring a copy of your CV or a draft with you to refer to as we go through
the material in the workshop. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

Tips to Thrive in your Internship
Thursday, April 30, 3:00-4:00pm
Is your internship your first workplace experience? Do you have questions regarding how to communicate effectively at your job? Learn how to navigate the social and political environment at your job or internship through this high energy presentation with interactive scenarios. This workshop is geared towards undergraduates, but all students are welcome. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student


DID YOU KNOW?

Career Services Drop-Ins are available Monday through Friday (except institute holidays) at GECD Career Services and GECD Express.  Current MIT students and recent alumni (alumni who have graduated within the last 18 months) can stop by either office for a 15-20 minute meeting with a GECD staff member. Drop-Ins don’t require an appointment.  Get a resume/cover letter critique or a quick answer to your career-related question.

Drop-In Hours:

Available through May 15, 2015

GECD Career Services – Main Office
Monday – Friday (except institute holidays), 11:00am – 3:00pm
E39-305

GECD Express
Monday – Friday (except institute holidays), 1:00pm – 3:00pm
5-118

Drop-ins end promptly at 3:00pm. Students must arrive by 2:45pm to meet with a GECD staff member.


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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