January Career Events (GECD); + slides from past sessions

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear MIT Postdocs,


Please see information below on upcoming presentations organized by 
GECD. In addition, check out *http://web.mit.edu/iap/* for the full 
catalog of January IAP sessions at MIT.

Also, slides and videos from many prior presentations are posted here 
<https://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development/past-presentations-notes-and-videos>. 


Regards,
Dana

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To register for events or for more information log in to CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent%2f>. 


Postdocs: See also MIT Services and Policies for Postdocs 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/career/postdoc> to schedule one on one appointments 
for career-related guidance and for more information. See also

the GECD Calendar of Events <http://gecd.mit.edu/calendar>.


*Writing Compelling Cover Letters *

*Tuesday, January 6, 2:00-3:00pm, 3-333*

This workshop will teach attendees how to craft a strategic cover 
letter.  Participants should bring a job description they want to apply 
for to aid in the drafting of an effective cover letter.  General 
information on cover letters will also be discussed.  This workshop is 
open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced 
registration requested via CareerBridge: 
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

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*Negotiating Job Offers*

*Tuesday, January 6, 4:00-5:00pm, 3-370*

The Negotiating Job Offers workshop will examine the many variables that 
exist during the evaluation and negotiation process of Job Offers. 
Knowing how, when, and why you should negotiate will be reviewed. Salary 
vs. Total Compensation will be examined.  Strategies on the negotiation 
process will be discussed along with "Should You Negotiate?" and "What 
Can" and "What Can Not" be negotiated. These strategies can be used 
throughout your career. This workshop is open to undergraduates, 
graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced registration requested 
via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

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*Effective Internship Search Strategies (A GECD Webinar)*

*Wednesday, January 7, 12:00-1:00pm*

Learn about the internship search process from start to finish. From 
self-assessment and gathering the right materials to company research 
and effective search strategies, this workshop will cover all you need 
to know about finding a great internship. This webinar is open to 
undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced 
registration requested via CareerBridge: 
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

*AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program Info Session*

*Wednesday, January 7, 2014, 1:00pm, 5-233*

*Speaker: Kara Manke, AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellow, 
summer 2014*

Interested in learning about the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering 
Fellows Program?  Come and hear Kara Manke (MIT Physical Chemistry 
doctoral candidate) talk about her experience in the program last 
summer, working for NPR.  Kara will talk briefly about her experience in 
the program and the process of applying, and will address your 
questions. For more information about the program see: 
http://www.aaas.org/program/aaas-mass-media-science-engineering-fellows-program 
(Applications are due January 15, 2015).  Advanced registration 
requested via CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

*Business Etiquette: Mastering Meals, Manners, and Business Interactions*

*Wednesday, January 7, 2:00-3:00pm, 4-257*

Are you unsure as to what to do or how to act during interviews and 
networking dinners? Employers tend to equate the absence of business 
etiquette with a lack of care and self-control necessary to be 
successful. Etiquette is about presenting yourself in a polished way 
that shows you can be taken seriously. Come learn tips on how to you can 
use business etiquette to your advantage and land a job. This workshop 
is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. 
Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: 
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

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*The Art of Behavioral Interviewing *

*Wednesday, January 7, 3:00-4:30pm, 4-163*

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.  In 
addition, sample behavioral interview questions will be provided along 
with tips on how to answer these tough questions. This workshop is open 
to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced 
registration requested via CareerBridge: 
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

*Social Media for the Job Search *

*Thursday, January 8, 3:00-4:00pm, 4-257*

Most employers search social media when deciding whether to hire a 
candidate. What kind of a message does your online presence send? Learn 
how to use social media to make you a more desirable job candidate, 
brand yourself, and tap your networks to find out about more 
opportunities. This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate 
students, postdocs and alumni.  Advanced registration requested via 
CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

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