[bioundgrd] Fwd: Career Events 2/12 - 2/16

[Janice Chang]

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From: Nyasha Toyloy <nytoyloy at mit.edu<mailto:nytoyloy at mit.edu>>
Subject: Career Events 2/12 - 2/16
Date: February 9, 2018 at 9:23:47 AM EST


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

*NEW* Employer Office Hours
Representatives from different companies will be on hand to talk shop, give career advice, review resumes/cover letters, etc. No RSVP necessary – these are open hours, so we hope you’ll drop by.

Upcoming companies:
Insight Venture Partners
Thursday, February 15th from 11am-3pm in E17-294
Learn about venture capital and careers at some of the world’s most exciting start-ups.
More information about Insight’s portfolio of companies<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=1e5f7c455f2f47e0814ca4a743799377>

Career Service Drop-ins: Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., E17-294
Global Education Drop-ins: Students can email globalmit at mit.edu<mailto:globalmit at mit.edu> or stop by the office (E17-294) during business hours (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm) to speak with the Program Assistant.
Prehealth Drop-ins: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 1p.m., E17-294

The Art of Behavioral Interviewing
Tuesday, February 13th, 2:00pm – 3:30pm, E19-202
While your technical skills will get you the interview, it is your behavioral attributes that will get you the job.  In this workshop we 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 those tough questions.  Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64154>.

Infinite Careers Alumni Speaker Series: Netia McCray (Course 17; Class of ‘14)
Tuesday, February 13th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, 66-168
Want to network but don’t have the time to send countless emails or travel off campus for informational interviews? Good news! GECD and the Alumni Association are bringing the networking TO YOU through the Infinite Careers alumni speaker series. Come chat with alumni over a meal (no pizza or sandwiches) and connect over your majors, professional interests, and hobbies. Freshmen through seniors and graduate students are all welcome.

The speaker for this event is Netia McCray. Netia is the CEO/Founder of Mbadika, a not-for-profit organization focused on providing youth around the world with the tools needed to overcome challenges in bringing their solutions for themselves and their communities into reality through educational workshops and a product line of DIY (do-it-yourself) kits. Netia majored in Political Science at MIT and graduated in 2014.

Space is limited to 20 attendees. Dinner will be served. Please contact Tianna at transom at mit.edu<mailto:transom at mit.edu> with any dietary restrictions. Pre-registration required on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64115>.

Exploring Careers in Finance – Recent Alumni Perspective
Tuesday, February 13th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, E62-233
What does it mean to work in finance? What are the different types of finance roles available? Hear from a panel of Course 15 recent alumni who will offer insights into different opportunities in finance and finance-related positions, and the expectations for your first job out of college. Alumni will share their experiences working at Deutsche Bank, Two Sigma, Akamai, Merrill Lynch, and BNP Paribas. Intended for undergraduates. Dinner will be served. RSVP: https://survey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57tzmlVdik8qi0J

Marketing Your International Experience
Wednesday, February 14th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, E19-202
Are you prepared to sell your international experience in a job interview? Learn techniques to tie together your stories with the skill sets employers are looking for. Learn strategies to weave your experiences abroad into your cover letters, resumes and job interviews. Study abroad, D-Lab, MISTI, IROP and others welcome! Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64155>.

How to Work a Career Fair
Thursday, February 15th, 1:00pm – 2:30pm, E19-202
Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with hundreds of employers.  Come 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! Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=64156>.


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Nyasha Toyloy
Events Assistant
MIT Global Education & Career Development (GECD)
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building E17-294
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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