MIT Career Events - October 2015

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear MIT Postdocs,  Please see the wide variety of events listed below, 
including GECD sessions in the second part of the message.
Regards,
Dana

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*Oct 5 -8 Solve* : Live Stream available at http://solve.mit.edu/
  (and see story at 
<http://news.mit.edu/2015/boston-hubweek-solve-world-problems-0925>http://news.mit.edu/2015/boston-hubweek-solve-world-problems-0925).
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*Oct 3 -10 Hubweek: * http://www.hubweek.org/
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*TODAY - Monday, October 5*- MIT’s Postdoctoral Organization for Women 
Engaged in Research (POWER @ MIT) first meeting from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in 
E25-202. Sign up and see details here: *_http://goo.gl/forms/fLGbZ3Q3Ea_
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Wednesday October 7 - Basics of Scientific Writing**- from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.
Location:* *****Singleton Auditorium, Building 46-3002* 
<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=46>**
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research
Please register: 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/175ZGhnVxT_iLzePn4i-TZ5rGiUCIQJ_KUDNK77pk2Kg/viewform>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/175ZGhnVxT_iLzePn4i-TZ5rGiUCIQJ_KUDNK77pk2Kg/viewform

*Speaker: Dr. Sonal Jhaveri, *Lecturer, Health Sciences and Technology 
Program & Director of Building 46 Postdoc Affairs*. *Dr. Sonal Jhaveri 
will discuss the basics of how to write a research paper that is 
targeted for publication in a professional journal. Dr. Jhaveri is an 
MIT alumna (BS, MS). She received her PhD from Harvard University, has 
been Principal Investigator on a number of grants from NIH, NSF and 
other private foundations, has co-authored 60 professional articles, and 
has consulted on a number of science and medical writing projects. She 
currently teaches Science Communication to graduate and medical students 
as well as postdocs, both at MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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*Wednesday October 14**   - **Developing Your Negotiation and 
Communication Skills for Challenging Conversations**
Speaker: *Robert Wilkinson, M.S.; Lecturer, Harvard University & Tufts 
University*
Time & Location: **/Food will be served in Lobby 10 from 5:30-6:00pm, 
followed by the seminar in 10-250 from 6:00-7:30pm./*
(note the large new location!)
Register*: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-your-negotiation-and-communication-skills-for-challenging-conversations-registration-18043671106 
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This interactive session will expose participants to key tools, 
approaches and concepts from the fields of negotiation and influence. 
  These approaches will help individuals deal more confidently with 
important negotiations, key influencing opportunities, and difficult 
relationships at home and at work.  The presentation draws from the work 
of leading scholars and researchers, including the Program on 
Negotiation at Harvard Law School, the MIT Urban Studies Program, and 
other thought leaders from the field. Sponsored by the MIT Work-Life 
Center and presented in collaboration with the Office of the Vice 
President for Research, Global Education & Career Development, and MIT 
Millennials ERG.

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*Thursday October 29*, 11 -11:45 am – Online forum

*Faculty Forum Online, Alumni Edition: Advances in Nanotech*

Spotlighting former MIT postdocs in science and engineering sharing 
their current research in nanotechnology.

<http://alumic.mit.edu/s/1314/03-alumni/wide.aspx?sid=1314&gid=13&pgid=24305&content_id=27540&_ga=1.194134573.1467207157.1421091309>http://alumic.mit.edu/s/1314/03-alumni/wide.aspx?sid=1314&gid=13&pgid=24305&content_id=27540&_ga=1.194134573.1467207157.1421091309


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*GECD CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
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*See a **complete list of company presentations 
<http://cblink.mit.edu/events/>**.*
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To register for events below or for more information log in to 
CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmit%2fstudent%2f>. 
[Space permitting]. For more information on career services for 
postdocs, see 
http://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs

*The Art of Behavioral Interviewing *

*Tuesday, October 6^th , 2:00 - 3:30pm, 36-156*

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. 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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*Does Your Resume Communicate the Right Message?*

*Wednesday, Wednesday 7^th , 3:00 - 4:30pm, 4-153*

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>

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*Networking 101*

*Thursday, October 8^th , 5:30-7:00pm, 4-153*

Building relationships through networking with fellow students, alumni 
and professionals is one of the most effective ways to uncover 
employment opportunities. However, contrary to popular opinion, there is 
a right way and wrong way to network. This workshop introduces you to 
resources you’ll need to research companies and discuss strategies on 
how to effectively network using resources both at MIT and beyond. We 
will examine effective tactics for networking, including the use of 
social media and the MIT ICAN Alumni Directory. 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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* For additional October GECD sessions see 
http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events including:*

Friday, October 9 -_Managing Your Online Social Networks..._ 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16470996?month=2015-10>12:00 pm - 
1:00 pm; Location: E19-603

Wednesday, October 14 -_The Art of Behavioral Interviewing_ 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16469126?month=2015-10>1:00 pm - 
2:30 pm; Location: 5-217**

Thursday, October 15 - _LinkedIn Lab: Transforming a Passive..._ 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16469130?month=2015-10>2:30 pm - 
4:00 pm; Location: 5-234

Thursday, October 15 - _The PhD Movie 2 film screening +..._ 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16470388?month=2015-10>6:00 pm - 
8:30 pm; Location: 26-100

Tues October 20 - Writing Compelling Cover Letters
Wed October 21 - Effective Presentation Skills
Tues October 27 - Ask A Recruiter!....Inside Scoop on....

  Thurs October 29 - Effective CVs for the Academic Job Search

<http://gecd.mit.edu>

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*Also - Boston area presentations: See the Mass AWIS Newsletter and 
Events, Oct 2, 2015**
**http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=fbcefb2a027401b0c06b3ce71&id=f7232f8700&e=2385db0094*
*MIT is a Collegiate Rep of AWIS (Association for Women in Science), and 
therefore we can attend Mass AWIS events at the member price. First,* 
*apply for your free membership through the AWIS website 
<http://www.awis.org/general/register_start.asp?regkey=09CD6B00-BBB2-4C19-A6C1-01200F6C2A1F>  
as a Collegiate Rep and select the Massachusetts Chapter*. Do this prior 
to registering for any events.

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