Sept 9: CV and Resume Writing - Industry & Academics

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear Postdocs, there will be an additional career development session on 
Sept. 9, with Bob Dolan presenting, hosted by the Broad Institute in 
Kendall Square, and open to MIT postdocs:

*Career Development Workshop: CV Writing*

*_Date:_**Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 12:00-1:30 PM *

*_Location:_**Broad Institute, Monadnock Room, 2^nd Floor, 415 Main Street*

*_Speaker:_**Bob Dolan, MIT Global Education & Career Development*

Your CV is used for the academic job search and in some cases for PhD's 
seeking positions in industry or other research 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 how to covert a 4-6 page CV into a 2-page resume for 
industry.Handouts will include actual academic hiring committee 
interview questions and an actual postdoc industry resume.

This event is open to all and no registration is required.

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*About Bob Dolan*

Bob Dolan provides career guidance and counseling for MIT Postdoctoral 
Scholars and supports all courses and disciplines. He joined MIT in 2005 
and has worked with undergrads, graduates, and alumni.  Bob is a 
Certified Job Search and Career Transition Consultant with experience in 
career management since 2001. Bob holds a BS in Business and an MBA. 
Before joining MIT, Bob had a private career consulting practice and 
worked with clients across multiple industries. He has industry 
experience in the Publishing, Chemical, and Telecomm industries where he 
managed local and global finance organizations supporting the Corporate, 
Tax, R&D and Manufacturing Engineering functions.

Sponsored by the Broad Institute Office of Academic Affairs and the 
NextGen Association for Postdocs and Grad Students


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Subject: 	September career-related sessions & Career Fair Sept 25
Date: 	Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:04:19 -0400
From: 	Dana Bresee Keeth <bresee at mit.edu>
To: 	postdoc listserv <mit-postdocs at mit.edu>



Dear Postdocs,

MIT Global Education and Career Development offers numerous professional 
development presentations, open to MIT postdocs. See the September 
events listed below.
MIT postdocs also benefit from one on one appointments with Bob Dolan, 
MIT Career Advisor for Postdoctoral Scholars.
For questions, scheduling and other details, see: 
http://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs
For additional career-related resources , see 
http://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development on the Office of the Vice 
President for Research's Information for Postdoctoral Scholars website.

Regards, Dana

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GECD Listings

The Fall Career Fair is Friday, September 25, 2015 and Career Services 
is offering workshopsto help you prepare for this important event. *
Register for these events on **bit.ly/careerbridge**.*

*The Employer Perspective: Careers in Consulting*

*Tuesday, Sept 8, 4:00-5:30pm, 10-250*

Hear the employer perspective from representatives from Accenture, Bain, 
BCG, and Putnam Associates on how to best prepare and apply for 
positions in consulting.

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*Technical Interviewing 101, featuring Google*

*Monday, Sept 14, 6:00-7:30pm, 4-370*

Come learn the ins and outs of technical interviewing for a tech company 
from an expert from Google.

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*How to Work a Career Fair*

*Tuesday, Sept 15, 3:00-4:00pm, 3-270*

Don’t get overwhelmed—come learn what to do in preparation for the fair, 
what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair.

*The Art of Behavioral Interviewing*

*Wednesday, Sept 16, 2:00-3:30pm, 5-234*

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.

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*Ace the Case with Putnam Associates*

*Wednesday, Sept 16, 5:00-6:30pm, 6-120*

Stop by to learn the DOs and DON’Ts of a successful case interview from 
Putnam Associates, a premier strategy consulting firm dedicated to the 
life sciences.

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*Resumes and Cover Letters 101*

*Tuesday, Sept 22, 5:30-7:00pm, 3-270*

Come learn the essential components of a strong resume and cover letter 
from a career expert as you prepare for the Fall Career Fair.

*The Employer Perspective: Careers in Gaming *

*Wednesday, Sept 23, 6:00-7:30pm, 4-237*

Hear the employer perspective from representatives from Blizzard, EA, 
and Riot Games on how to apply and stand out for positions in the gaming 
industry.

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