Postdocs: Career-related events this week

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear Postdocs, please see reminders below about sessions this week: Art of Behavioral Interviewing and also Negotiating Job Offers. See also
(1)  https://cblink.mit.edu/events/?event_category=company-presentation for listings of company presentations at MIT
(2) Spring Empowerment Conference at MIT April 10-13: https://gwamitempowerment2017.wordpress.com/blog/
 Hosted by The Graduate Women at MIT (GWAMIT) in partnership with the Postdoc Organization for Women Engaged in Research (POWER) and Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSA)
(3) Additional events listed at http://postdocs.mit.edu/ and https://pda.mit.edu/ and in the PDA newsletter emailed to this list yesterday
Regards,
Dana

From: Robert Dolan


The Art of Behavioral Interviewing  Tuesday April 11th 1:30-3:00pm  Loc: 1-190
While your technical skills will get you the interview, it is your behavioral attributes that will get you the job.  This session facilitated by Bob Dolan will discuss the preparation and strategies for a successful interview, both for industry and academia.  In addition, actual academic committee questions and sample behavioral interview questions will be provided along with tips on how to prepare and answer those tough questions.  This workshop is open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs and alumni.

Negotiating Job Offers  Thursday April 13th 1:30-3:00pm  Loc: 1-190
This workshop will examine the many variables that exist during the evaluation and negotiation process of Job Offers, both industry and academia.  How do you know if this job is right for you?  Salary vs. Total Compensation will be looked at.  Strategies on the negotiation process will be discussed along with should you negotiate and "What Can" and "What Can Not" be negotiated.  These strategies are used throughout your career. This workshop is open to Grads, Undergrads, Postdocs and Alumni.

[Pre-registration requested via CareerBridge<https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student>]

Thank you,
Bob Dolan
Asst Director Career Services
MIT Postdoctoral Scholars
Office E25-143G
617-715-5146
NEW! CBLink<http://cblink.mit.edu/>

Questions? Email: gecd at mit.edu<mailto:gecd at mit.edu>

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