[bioundgrd] Fwd: Upcoming Career Fair Prep Events

[Joyce Roberge]

The Fall Career Fair is Friday, September 25, 2015 and Career Services is offering workshops, employer resume critiques, and extended drop-in hours to help you prepare for this important event. Register for these events on bit.ly/careerbridge.

The Employer Perspective: Careers in Consulting
Tuesday, Sept 8, 4:00-5:30pm, 10-250
Hear the employer perspective from representatives from Accenture, Bain, BCG, and Putnam Associates on how to best prepare and apply for positions in consulting.

Technical Interviewing 101, featuring Google
Monday, Sept 14, 6:00-7:30pm, 4-370
Come learn the ins and outs of technical interviewing for a tech company from an expert from Google.

How to Work a Career Fair
Tuesday, Sept 15, 3:00-4:00pm, 3-270
Don’t get overwhelmed—come learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair.

The Art of Behavioral Interviewing
Wednesday, Sept 16, 2:00-3:30pm, 5-234
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.

Ace the Case with Putnam Associates
Wednesday, Sept 16, 5:00-6:30pm, 6-120
Stop by to learn the DOs and DON’Ts of a successful case interview from Putnam Associates, a premier strategy consulting firm dedicated to the life sciences.

Resumes and Cover Letters 101
Tuesday, Sept 22, 5:30-7:00pm, 3-270
Come learn the essential components of a strong resume and cover letter from a career expert as you prepare for the Fall Career Fair.

The Employer Perspective: Careers in Gaming
Wednesday, Sept 23, 6:00-7:30pm, 4-237
Hear the employer perspective from representatives from Blizzard, EA, and Riot Games on how to apply and stand out for positions in the gaming industry.


Resume Drop-ins
GECD will be offering drop-in resume critiques to help students prepare for the Fall Career Fair on Sept 25. These quick 15 minute meetings with a GECD staff member will take place in the TSR space (16-159) every weekday from Sept 8 to Sept 24. This service is available to all MIT students and recent alumni of the Institute.  No appointment is necessary, but there may be a wait. For hours, please see below:
Sept 8 – Sept 11, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sept 14 – Sept 21, 11:00am-5:00pm
Sept 22 – Sept 24, 11:00am-6:00pm





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