Career Services sessions this week and next

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

*Dear Postdocs, don't forget to check out the many activities happening 
during *

MIT's Independent Activity Period (IAP), running from now through  Feb. 1.
Go to *http://web.mit.edu/iap/* and explore the listings of non-credit 
areas by*sponsor <http://web.mit.edu/iap/www/iap13/iap/nstoc.html>* 
*category <http://web.mit.edu/iap/www/iap13/iap/nctoc.html>*, and/or 
date. Also:

*
The following GECD CAREER SERVICES IAP sessions are open to Postdocs.*

*See the GECD **Calendar of Events* <http://gecd.mit.edu/calendar>*and 
**MIT Services and Policies for Postdocs* 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/career/postdoc>*
for more information. To register for these events, visit 
**CareerBridge* <http://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>*. See others 
listed also for the month of January. *Contact Information: gecd at mit.edu 
<mailto:gecd at mit.edu>

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*Writing Compelling Cover Letters *

*Wednesday, January 8, 2:00-3:00pm, 4-159*

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

*Effective Internship Search Strategies*

*Thursday, January 9, 2:00-3:00pm, 12-122 *

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 workshop is open to 
undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni. Advanced 
registration requested via CareerBridge: 
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

*Negotiating Job Offers*

*Monday, January 13, 3:00-4:00pm, 4-149*

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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