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From: Nyasha Toyloy <nytoyloy at mit.edu<mailto:nytoyloy at mit.edu>>
Subject: Career Services Events - 10/3 - 10/7
Date: September 29, 2016 at 11:12:18 AM EDT


GECD CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
Follow us on Twitter @MITCareers<https://twitter.com/MITCareers> to stay up to date on Career Services events.

GECD NEWS FLASH
IAP Programs in Madrid Info Session
Tuesday, Oct 4th, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 4-270
Take one of three courses in Madrid over IAP and earn HASS credit. Learn more about the three course options in Madrid: Spanish II (21G.782), Spanish Conversation and Composition (21G.S05), & Global Literature (21L.S88; taught in English). Scholarships are available. Light refreshments will be provided. Application Deadline: October 19, 2016 - Courses taught by full-time MIT lecturers - Homestay with a Spanish family - Explore Madrid through a walking tour and other cultural events - Travel in Spain and other parts of Europe gecd.mit.edu/go-abroad <https://gecd.mit.edu/go-abroad> .

Engineering Career Fair Collaborative<http://employers.ocs.fas.harvard.edu/engboutique>
Wednesday, November 16th, 3:30 – 6:30pm, Sheraton Commander Hotel (16 Garden Street)
Sponsored by the career offices of Harvard University, Boston University College of Engineering, Olin College, Tufts University, and MIT. Meet representatives from small engineering firms across the area seeking engineering students for full-time and internship opportunities in innovative fields including robotics, energy, medical devices, and civil/environmental design. All levels of engineering students from the five sponsoring institutions are invited to attend. Registration is required as attendance is capped for each participating university.  MIT Students, to register you will need to log in CareerBridge<http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>, Select Career Fair/Events Tab and Search for Event.


GECD Express is open Monday through Friday, 12:00am to 4:00pm in Building 5, Room 118. Visit during these hours for answers to quick questions about jobs and internships, planning your career, resume and cover letters and graduate school.

Career Service Drop-ins 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday

•         Wolf Greenfield Tech Talk
Monday, October 3rd, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, 32-144
Join us for lunch and find out how you can use your science or engineering background as a Technology Specialist at Wolf Greenfield and help assist these companies and institutions with their IP portfolios. It might change your life!

Evaluating, Negotiating & Accepting Internship and Job Offers
Monday, October 3rd, 5:00pm – 6:30pm, 2-190
Sometimes making a decision and committing to an internship or job opportunity is hard. How can you be sure the offer is the best one for you? How can you convey an interest in the position and ask for more time? How do you balance multiple interview processes and offer deadlines that do no align? In this session we will cover:
-          Recruiting expectations for students and employers.
-          How to effectively communicate with employers if you have questions or  need more time to make a decision.
-          Evaluating offers and the decision making process.
-          Making a commitment and what is expected.
Participants are encouraged to send their specific questions in advance to Tamara Menghi at trmenghi at mit.edu<mailto:trmenghi at mit.edu> to be incorporated in this workshop content and activities. Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge<http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

Cisco Systems - Info Session & Networking Night
Monday, October 3rd, 6:00  - 7:30 pm,  4-163
Be Considered FIRST! Spark Your Future!
-          Join us to learn about Cisco's New Grad & Intern Opportunities
-          Q&A / Networking with Employees
-          BRING YOUR RESUME!!
-          Food and Drink provided. For more information, visit cisco.com/go/university<http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/university.html>.

Effective CV’s for the Academic Job Search
Thursday, October 6, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, 35-225
The CV is used for the academic job search and in some cases for PhD's 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 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<http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

To learn more about careers in medicine<http://gecd.mit.edu/grad-and-med-school/prepare-medical-school>, you can speak to a Prehealth Advisor by calling 617-715-5328.

Find out more about opportunities to go abroad<http://gecd.mit.edu/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<mailto:nytoyloy at mit.edu> | http://gecd.mit.edu<http://gecd.mit.edu/>

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