January MIT career events

[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.

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*UPCOMING EVENTS *

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

*Leadership 101*

*Monday, January 12, 1:00-2:00pm, 4-257*

With the increasing demand of accountability in the work force, 
articulating leadership skills has become a crucial aspect of one’s 
interviewing process. However, how often do you assess your leadership 
skills? Weekly? Monthly? Never? This session will focus on leadership 
through a self-exploration lens to prepare students for the 
nerve-racking interview process! . 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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***Does Your Resume Communicate The Right Message? Tue Jan 13, 2015    
2:00-3:30pm    4-237*

This workshop presented by Bob Dolan will discuss the many ways of 
creating a resume that effectively targets the Hiring Manager. Can your 
resume survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES pile? 
Discussions will surround the strategies of effective messaging and how 
to be "on-point" with your written communication. Your resume is not an 
autobiography, but rather a list of relevant accomplishments that links 
your skills to the needs of the company. You’ll use these techniques in 
your lifelong career strategies.

All GECD events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, 
postdocs, and alumni.

Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: 
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

*Converting Your CV to a Resume for Industry Tue Jan 29, 2015    
3:00-4:30pm 3-133*

If you are considering exploring Industry positions, you will need to 
have a resume that effectively positions you for this path. This 
workshop presented by Bob Dolan will discuss the process of converting 
your 4-6 page CV into a 2-page resume for industry, and creating a 
document that effectively targets the Hiring Manager.  Can your resume 
survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES pile? Discussions 
will surround the strategies of effective messaging and how to be 
"on-point" with your written communication.  Actual MIT PhD/Postdoc 
resumes will be provided as handouts.

All GECD events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, 
postdocs, and alumni.

Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: 
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student


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*UPCOMING EMPLOYER SITE VISITS*

Registration is required for each individual employer visit and can be 
completed by logging into CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent%2f>. 
Space is *limited to 30 students* per site visit. The same expectations 
for participating in On Campus Recruiting (OCR) apply to employer 
visits. Please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities for 
information on cancellations and no shows. 
http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/campus_interview/policies>.

For more information contact Elizabeth Robbins robbinse at mit.edu 
<mailto:robbinse at mit.edu>**

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*Vertex Pharmaceuticals *

*Friday, January 23, 2:00-4:00pm*

Ever wonder what goes on inside the labs and offices at leading 
pharmaceutical companies? Come join us at Vertex on Friday, January 23rd 
for a look inside! Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to 
discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people 
with serious diseases can lead better lives. MIT alumni and recruiters 
are excited to share information about their research, internship 
programs, full time positions, company culture and the exciting projects 
Vertex is working on. Be sure to register by Wednesday, January 21^at 5pm.

*Google*

*Monday, January 26, 10:00am-12:00pm*

Don't "google" what it's like to work at Google, come visit Google's 
Cambridge Office and see what it's like for yourself! MIT alumni and the 
recruiting staff at Google are excited to welcome MIT students to their 
office, share information about their company, culture and positions, 
and hear questions from you! Be sure to register by Thursday, January 
22^at 5pm.

*HubSpot*

*Monday, January 26, 2:30-4:00pm*

Are you interested in the startup field? Do you want to learn more about 
how companies are working to integrate marketing and technology? If so, 
join us for a visit to HubSpot, Inc. on Monday, January 26th! HubSpot is 
the world's leading inbound marketing and sales platform. Today, more 
than 11,500 customers in more than 70 countries use HubSpot's software, 
services, and support to transform the way they attract, engage, and 
delight customers. HubSpot's team is excited to share information about 
their company, culture, internships and leadership programs, and 
exciting projects their employees work on. Be sure to register by 
Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.

*CDK*

*Tuesday, January 27, 2:00-4:00pm*

How would you like an inside look at working at CDK Global? CDK Global 
is the largest global provider of integrated information technology and 
digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail industry. Please 
join us on Tuesday, January 27th for a tour of their facilities and 
on-site information session! MIT alumni and recruiters are excited to 
share information about their company such as internship and full-time 
opportunities, culture, exciting projects and more. Be sure to register 
by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.

*Sonos*

*Wednesday, January 28, 10:00am-12:00pm*

Do you love music? Ever wondered how you can combine your love of music 
and your love of engineering? Sonos is inventing the future of music and 
are looking for game changing, music loving software developers. Please 
join us on Wednesday, January 28th for a tour of their facilities and 
on-site information session! The team at Sonos is excited to share 
information about their company, culture, exciting projects and more. Be 
sure to register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm. **

*Arnold Worldwide*

*Wednesday, January 28, 2:00-4:00pm*

Ever wondered how an MIT degree can make you successful in advertising 
and marketing? Arnold Worldwide, a leading advertising agency, seeks MIT 
students for many of their full time and internship roles, including 
positions in data analytics and user experience. Please join us on 
Wednesday, January 28th for a tour of their facilities and on-site 
information session! The team at Arnold is excited to share information 
about their company, culture, exciting projects and more. Be sure to 
register by Thursday, January 22 at 5pm.

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