Feb. Career Events at MIT

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear Postdocs,


Save the date! On Feb. 25 (3 - 4:30 pm, in 46-3002), hear Dr. Sonal 
Jhaveri's presentation on the Basics of Grant Writing, sponsored by the 
Office of the Vice President for Research. For details and to register, 
see:
http://postdocs.mit.edu/news/basics-grant-writing

For sessions offered by GECD (Global Education and Career Development), 
see below. **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>.] Questions 
about GECD sessions? gecd at mit.edu <mailto:gecd at mit.edu> or(617) 715-5329 
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*Register NOW for the 2015 European Career Fair***

  The 19th European Career Fair will take place on Saturday, February 
21, 2015  9AM to 4PM on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of 
Technology (MIT). This event is open to college and university students 
and young professionals interested in working or studying in Europe.

Candidates attending the fair will have the opportunity to:

·Submit their resumes online prior to the Fair for employers to review.

·Network with over 100 European employers at the fair.

·Attend company information sessions and events held February 21 - 23, 2015.

·Interview with European employers (if selected) on February 22 or 23, 
2015.

Registration: Students and young professionals are strongly encouraged 
to register for the European Career Fair in advance at 
http://ecf.fairsey.com. Once registered, candidates will have access to 
more event details through the fair site and on-going email updates.

*Writing Compelling Cover Letters***

*Tuesday, February 3, 2:00-3:00pm*

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

*Off the Record: 1 on 1 with a Silicon Valley Tech Recruiter*

*Tuesday, February 3, 3:30-5:00pm *

A9 and MIT Global Education & Career Development are proud to present:

Off the Record

1:1 with a Silicon Valley Tech Recruiter

Join us for an off-the-record conversation with a Silicon Valley Tech 
Recruiter. Sometimes students are at a disadvantage by not understanding 
the campus recruitment process from an employer's perspective. The talk 
will be geared towards explaining how recruitment across the tech 
industry works, while revealing common misconceptions that students have 
about the hiring process. The goal is for students to walk away from the 
talk with immediate action items that they can apply to their own job 
search now or in the future.

*Resumes for the YES Pile (A GECD Webinar)*

*Thursday, February 5, 2:00-3:00pm*

Can your resume survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES 
pile? This webinar will cover 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

*Interviewing for Academia*

*Thursday, February 5, 3:00-4:00pm*

Panel of senior and newly appointed faculty will discuss ways to enhance 
preparation for your academic interview. Learn about additional 
resources to help you with the interview process. Emphasis is on 
preparing for interview questions which may be asked in the smaller 
sessions, following your job talk, and not on the job talk itself. 
Advanced registration requested via CareerBridge: 
https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

*The Art of Behavioral Interviewing*

*Wednesday, February 11, 3:00-4:30pm *

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

*CVs for the Academic Job Search*

*Thursday, February 12, 2:00-3:00pm *

The CV is used for the academic job search and in some cases for PhDs 
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 writing a 
research or teaching statement, or 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: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student

*Effective Internship Search Strategies*

*Thursday, February 12, 4:00-5:00pm*

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 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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