[bioundgrd] Fwd: GECD Career Fair Prep Events: Monday, September 19 – Thursday, September 22nd

Fri Sep 16 16:30:45 EDT 2016

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> From: Nyasha Toyloy <nytoyloy at mit.edu>
> Subject: GECD Career Fair Prep Events: Monday, September 19 – Thursday, September 22nd 
> Date: September 16, 2016 at 4:25:04 PM EDT
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> GECD CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
> Follow us on Twitter @MITCareers to stay up to date on Career Services events.
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> GECD NEWS FLASH
> Fall Career Fair – Friday, September 23, 2016
> Johnson Athletics Center, 11:00 – 4:00pm
> Organized by: The Graduate Student Council, Society of Women Engineers, and the Senior Class. This career fair kicks off the fall recruiting season and is the largest fair on-campus with over 300 companies in attendance.
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> Apply to Forbes Under 30 Scholars happening this year in Boston October 16-19
> The Forbes Under 30 Summit is the world’s greatest gathering of young entrepreneurs and game-changers. We're headed to Boston this year, bringing together VIPs from our Forbes 30 Under 30 list and world class mentors for panels, demonstrations, pitch contests, networking and performances. Over 5,000 of the planet’s current and future leaders in every field will converge on for five interconnected summits, encompassing innovation in Science and Technology, Finance and Investing, Media and Creativity, and Policy and Social Good. You can read more about it here.
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> Students can attend the summit free of charge as a part of our Forbes Under 30 Scholars program, a new opportunity for the country’s top students.  We’ve partnered with the top schools across the country to give 1,000 of the best students a pass to the Summit, with a content focus in their area of specialty. The Under 30 Scholars will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one or in small groups with CEOs and top recruiters from the best companies and startups in America. In short, we’re going to give them a life-changing professional experience.  Students will be selected on a rolling basis and  the deadline is September 23. The summit dates are October 16-19, though the 19th just serves as our day of service Apply now .
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> Career Fair Prep Events (Workshops/Panels) 
> Monday, September 19 – Thursday, September 22nd  
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> Come to Career Fair Prep Week Drop-ins in 16-159!
> Due to the volume of students seeking services, GECD Career Services prioritizes drop-in appointments prior to the Fall Career Fair. 
> For a 15 minute drop-in appointment, please come by 16-159 on weekdays: 
> September 19 from 11:00am to 5:00pm 
> Tuesday, September 20 to Thursday, September 22 from 11:00am to 6:00pm.
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> Employer Resume Critiques
> What do employers really want to see on a resume? You can ask them! Employer Resume Critiques are an opportunity to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth: what about your resume they like, and what they want to see more of. We're hosting Employer Resume Critiques from September 20th  – 22nd, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the 2nd floor of E39. Sign up in CareerBridge under “On-Campus Interviews.” Click on “Interviews I Qualify For” and do an Advanced Search for “Employer Resume Critiques.”
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> Career Fair Tips for FRESHMEN
> Monday, Sept 19, 6:30 – 7:30PM, E25-111
> Career fair advice for first-timers including how to prepare, what to expect, what to ask employers and more. Bring a copy of your resume to drop-off with employers in case you are invited to do so after the event! 
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> Ace the Case with Putnam Associates
> Monday, Sept 19, 5:00-6:30pm, 3-270
> Stop by to learn the DOs and DON’Ts of a successful case interview from Putnam Associates. Putnam Associates is a premier strategy consulting firm dedicated to the life sciences, whose clients include all of the top-10 global biopharmaceutical companies, many of the top -10 global brands, as well as venture backed biotechs, device, and rare disease franchises.
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> How to Work a Career Fair
> Tuesday, Sept 20, 1:30-3:00pm, 35-225
> Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with hundreds of employers.  This workshop you will learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair.  The fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with employers -- create a strategy that will help you make the most of your time!
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> Careers in Gaming from the Employer Perspective
> Tuesday, Sept 20, 6:00-7:30pm, 32-124
> Do you want to know more about opportunities in gaming? This panel features alumni and employers who will offer industry insight, provide advice about navigating the job and internship search process, and highlight the critical experiences and knowledge that make you stand out as a candidate in the gaming industry.
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> Practicing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch
> Wednesday, Sept 21, 1:00-2:00PM, 4-237
> Among the greatest missed opportunities are banal responses to questions like “tell me about yourself?” Learn and exercise creative ways to be a successful self-advocate: together, we will strengthen our responses to hallway chatter and use reflection to develop, rehearse, and share an authentic elevator pitch with meaning. Just in time for the Fall Career Fair!
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> Careers in Mechanical Engineering from the Employer Perspective
> Wednesday, Sept 21, 6:00-7:30pm, 32-124
> Do you want to know more about opportunities in mechanical engineering? This panel features alumni and employers who will offer industry insight, provide advice about navigating the job and internship search process, and highlight the critical experiences and knowledge that make you stand out as a candidate.
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> To learn more about careers in medicine, you can speak to a Prehealth Advisor by calling 617-715-5328.
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> Find out more about opportunities to go abroad.
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> ___________________________________________________
> Nyasha Toyloy
> Events Assistant 
> MIT Global Education & Career Development (GECD)
> 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building E39-305
> Cambridge, MA 02139 | T: 617-715-5329
> nytoyloy at mit.edu | http://gecd.mit.edu

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