Career Events Oct 14 - 29+

Wed Oct 14 11:53:26 EDT 2015

*Dear MIT Postdocs -* So much information, so many events! Here is a 
partial summary. *
*

*To schedule appointments with the MIT Career Advisor Postdoctoral 
Scholars, see 
http://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs*

*For Company presentations at MIT- see *** 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs-and-internships/finding-jobs-and-internships/company-presentations>*http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs-and-internships/finding-jobs-and-internships/company-presentations***

*Upcoming career events at MIT and elsewhere are listed below**. Be sure 
to verify details and register at the links provided.**For details on 
MIT GECD events (Global Education and Career Development), see *** 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events>*http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events**__*

Oct 14 -The Art of Behavioral Interviewing 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16469126?month=2015-10>(Register 
at that link) 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: 5-137. GECD session.

Oct 14 -*DevelopingYour 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./*Register*: *** 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-your-negotiation-and-communication-skills-for-challenging-conversations-registration-18043671106>*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-your-negotiation-and-communication-skills-for-challenging-conversations-registration-18043671106**MIT 
Work-Life Center session; presented in collaboration with the Office of 
the Vice President for Research, Global Education & Career Development, 
and MIT Millennials ERG. ***

Oct 15 - LinkedIn Lab: Transforming a Passive... 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16469130?month=2015-10>(Register 
at that link) 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Location: 5-234. GECD session.

Oct 15 - The PhD Movie 2 film screening +... 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16470388?month=2015-10>(Register 
at that link) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm.Location: 26-100. GECD session.

Oct 19 – 23*- Online panel discussion: Careers in Publishing *- 
Versatile PhD** will host a free web-based asynchronous panel discussion 
on Careers in Publishing. Panelists are PhDs from Humanities or Social 
Science fields. More information here: 
<http://vphd.info/1jzr9Ic>http://vphd.info/1jzr9Ic__

**About Versatile PhD – Register to access this website 
https://versatilephd.com/ , a robust resource on non-academic careers 
for postdocs and graduate students. It is designed to help identify and 
prepare for careers beyond academia. Through the generous support of the 
Office of the Dean for Graduate Education, MIT students, postdocs and 
alumni have access to Versatile PhD Premium Content.__

Oct 20 - Writing Compelling Cover Letters 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16469122>(Register at that link) 
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.Location: 1-273. GECD session.

Oct 20 - *Commercialization 2 (Reimbursement, Pharmacoeconomics, Patient 
Advocacy, and Market Access) Career Paths*. 5:30-8:00 pm. Location: 
MassBio Offices, 300 Technology Square, 8^th  floor, Cambridge MA 
02139.To view event website and register: ** 
<http://2015fils7.eventbrite.com>*http://2015fils7.eventbrite.com*Propel 
Careers event.

  Oct 20 - *Writing in Science - Career Panel*. 6 – 8:30 pm, including 
networking.Location: The Broad Institute, Monadnock Room (415 Main St. 
Cambridge 02142)

*To Register, Visit: 
*<http://www.massawis.org/WritingCareersinSci2015>www.massawis.org/WritingCareersinSci2015AWIS 
event*

Oct 21 - Effective Presentation Skills 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16469131>2:30 pm - 4:00 pm. 
Location: 3-370. GECD session.

Do you present your work to your lab, at conferences, or to a faculty or 
industry hiring committee? If so, this workshop presented by Bob Dolan 
is designed to provide you with tips and strategies for delivering an 
effective presentation. The more prepared you are, the more confident 
you will be. Discussions will include room set-up, proper dress, room 
management, and actual professional delivery to your audience. Register 
via CareerBridge <https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

Oct 22 – 24 - *Future of Research Symposium*- "How Many Grads / 
Postdocs?" (Focusing on the labor market surrounding the biomedical 
workforce). Location: Boston University. *For more information and 
registration visit: **http://futureofresearch.org*

Oct 27 - Ask a Recruiter! Inside Scoop on... 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16469134> 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. 
Location: 4-237. GECD session. Hear directly from employers on how to 
best negotiate job offers. Register via CareerBridge 
<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>.

Oct 29 - Effective CVs for the Academic Job... 
<http://gecd.mit.edu/mit-events/event/16469083>3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 
Location: 4-153

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>.

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*See also the MASS AWIS website for other Boston area presentations.*
**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.

**

MIT Spouses and Partners: See this fall's Career Connect sessions 
<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-connect-fall-2015-for-mit-spouses-and-partners-connect-tickets-18720721181>http://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-connect-fall-2015-for-mit-spouses-and-partners-connect-tickets-18720721181

-- 
Dana Bresee Keeth
Director of Postdoctoral Services
Office of the Vice President for Research
MIT, 10-237
tel. 617-715-4671
https://postdocs.mit.edu/

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