Postdoc events & resources

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear MIT Postdocs,

September is a month full of career-related events, and MIT also has 
many resources for you. Below are some highlights, with key 
presentations listed at the end. Watch also for the MIT Postdoctoral 
Association’s weekly newsletter, typically emailed on Sundays.

Regards,

Dana

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

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*Career Advice for MIT Postdoctoral Scholars*– Schedule a one-on one 
appointment; details: 
https://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs

*Your Career Path*- Too many presentations; how to choose? MIT postdocs 
benefit from having a career planning strategy. For resources and 
guidelines, see MIT’s Postdoctoral Mentoring and Advising Toolkit 
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development/mentoring-and-advising/postdoctoral-mentoring-and-advising-toolkit>, 
including the *Individual Development Plan and Career Planning 
Strategy* section.

*Writing & Communication Center (MIT)*– Schedule an appointment for free 
professional advice about writing and speaking/oral presentations, 
including for non-native English speakers. See 
http://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/

*Spouses & Partners Connect*- http://spouses.mit.edu/ - Social and 
career-related groups and events for your spouse/partner/family.

*Presentations from MIT Career Services (GECD): *https://gecd.mit.edu/events

*Company Presentations: See *http://cblink.mit.edu/events/(Bring MIT ID)

*Work-Life Center Fall 2017 Seminar Series: See 
*http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars**

*Relocation Information for Parents 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/system/files/relocation_info_for_parents_06122017.pdf>* 
(MIT Work-Life Center; in PDF format)

*Postdoc Housing Resources Document 
<https://pda.mit.edu/housing-resources/>* (from the MIT Postdoctoral 
Association)

*MIT MyLife Services* 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/mitmylifeservices>*: *Something on your 
mind? Call MyLife Services—a confidential MIT benefit at no cost to you. 
One call puts you in touch with a network of experts who can provide 
emotional and behavioral counseling, work-life consultations, and 
personalized referrals.

*National Postdoctoral Association- Free *membership – Go to this 
Affiliate Memberships direct link for MIT postdocs 
<http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_start.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D> and 
follow the registration process, using your MIT email address.

*SEPTEMBER PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS (register at links provided)*

Industry job search for PhDs and Postdocs 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/industry_job_search_for_phds_and_postdocs#.WbKv8tW3yUk> 
Sept 12; 2- 3 pm; in E19-202

Exploring Careers in Bio/Pharma Healthcare 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/exploring_careers_in_biopharmahealthcare?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=MIT+Events+#.WbK1qtW3yUk> 
– Sept 12, 5-6:30 pm; in E19-202

Branding Yourself: Effective Communication Skills 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/branding_yourself_effective_communication_skills_1445#.WbKwWtW3yUk> 
– Sept 14; 1-2 pm; in E19-202

Exploring Careers in Consulting 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/exploring_careers_in_consulting?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=MIT+Events+#.WbK2L9W3yUk> 
– Sept 14, 6-7:30 pm; in 32-123

Roadmap for Landing a Role at a Startup 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/roadmap_for_landing_a_role_at_a_startup_thinkbig?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=MIT+Events+#.WbK2ltW3yUk> 
- Sept 18; 7:30-9 pm; in E19-202

Beyond Academics: PhD Career Options Panel 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/beyond_academics_phd_career_options_panel#.WbKwtdW3yUk> 
– Sept 21; 5:30 – 7 pm; in 32-123

Labor and Reward in Science: Do Women Have an Equal Voice in Scholarly 
Communication 
<http://libraries.mit.edu/news/labor-reward-science/25684/>?- Sept 25, 
12-2 pm, in E25-401

MIT Fall Career Fair <https://career-fair.mit.edu/#%21/> – Sept 29; in 
Johnson Athletic Center

Effective Communication in Your Hardest Conversations 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-communication-in-your-hardest-conversations-registration-36747216915> 
– 5-7 pm; in 46-3189

Company Presentations <http://cblink.mit.edu/events/>

*Other GECD Events <https://gecd.mit.edu/events> –resumes, interviewing, 
networking, careers in gaming/AI-Robotics/Fintech*

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