Career events 9/26 - 9/29 & early October+

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Upcoming Career Events at MIT                            [For "GECD" sessions, see details at https://gecd.mit.edu/events; email: gecd at mit.edu]

Fall Career Fair<http://career-fair.mit.edu/> - Friday, September 29, 2017
Johnson Athletics Center, 10:00 am - 4:00pm

Organized by: The Graduate Student Council, Society of Women Engineers, and the Senior Class. This career fair kicks off the fall recruiting season and is the largest fair on-campus with over 300 companies in attendance.
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ALSO SEE: Employer Presentations at MIT - CBLink<http://cblink.mit.edu/>
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iboss Cybersecurity Round Table  TODAY
Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, W20-201
Cybersecurity is arguably the hottest industry in the world-are you ready to make an impact?
Stop by, grab a sandwich, and hear from iboss' CEO, Paul Martini, to learn about the cybersecurity landscape and the cutting edge technology behind iboss' Distributed Gateway Platform. Find out why Gartner named iboss the only visionary in the Secure Web Gateway market and how iboss is making a splash as one of the most promising startups to call Boston home. Together, we're redefining the way cybersecurity is delivered and managed.
Visit www.iboss.com/careers to find your opportunity to join the team.

Developing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch  TODAY
Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, E19-202
[GECD] Among the greatest missed opportunities are banal responses to questions like "tell me about yourself?" Learn and exercise creative ways to be a successful self-advocate: together, we will strengthen our responses to hallway chatter and use reflection to develop, rehearse, and share an authentic elevator pitch with meaning. Pre-registration requested via Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=56374>.

The Art of Behavioral Interviewing
Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, E19-202
[GECD] 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. Pre-registration requested via Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=56377>.

Exploring Careers in Fintech
Wednesday, September 27, 5:00-6:30pm, E19-202
[GECD] Thematic investing, payments, digital currency, credit scoring, education lending, cyber security, working capital management, and others - all sharing a common theme: the imperative to improve the efficiency of financial markets and systems through technology. Participate in this panel to get insights from the leading companies in this space. All courses are welcome! Advanced registration requested Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=56378>.

NSA Info Session
Thursday, September 28, 5:00 -6:30 pm, E19-202
[GECD] Learn from MIT alumni about the variety of technical experiences at the agency.
- - All courses welcome - -
NSA's Top Five Career Fields:
*         STEM/Cyber
*         Intelligence Analysis
*         Foreign Language Analysis
*         Counterintelligence & Security
*         Business Management & Acquisition
Pre-registration requested via Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=57813>.


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Apple MechE Networking Event<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/apple_meche_networking_event>

Monday, October 2, 12:00 - 2:00pm, Lobby 13
Discover Apple. We're looking for people like you.
Apple is a place where people from all backgrounds get together to do their life's best work. Come join us. Looking for BS/MS/PhD students in Courses 2, 3, 8 and related studies. Please bring multiple copies of your resume.  Questions? Email mit at apple.com.<mailto:mit at apple.com>
RSVP here<http://applecorp.avature.net/ursite?projectId=7269&source=UR+Site+Portal&tags=mit%7Cfall_2017%7Cmit_fall_2017_me_networking_event%7Crsvp>.



Preparing for Your Next Job Interview<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/preparing_for_your_next_job_interview>

Tuesday, October 03, 2017 2pm, E19-202

Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=57714>.



Exponent Info Session

Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 pm

(Note: Exponent will also be at the MIT Career Fair, Sept. 29, Booth 449)

RSVP: https://exp2110.exponent.com/Recruit/Register/2893



The Unexpected in Interviews: Using Improv<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/the_unexpected_in_interviews_using_improv_to_overcome>

Thursday, October 05, 2017 at 1:00 - 2:30pm, E19-202

[GECD] Join us for a highly interactive, 90-minute workshop to learn improvisational (improv) techniques that will assist you in improving your interviewing and communication skills. Engage with fellow attendees in a supportive and fun environment to: Practice using your verbal, vocal, and visual channels of communication; Apply improv strategies to enhance communication skills; Develop comfort in unexpected situations and awkward moments. This event is facilitated by Jake Livengood, who trained at Improv Asylum in Boston and works at MIT Career Services (GECD). Participants should expect to participate in improv comedy exercises with attendees. Want to know more? Check out this article<https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2015/06/15/essay-advice-learning-improv-prepare-job-interviews-phds> about Jake's workshops:

Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=57715>.



Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions

Friday, October 6, 9am-3pm at Westfield State University in Westfield, MA.

(A bus from MIT is going -those who register will be given details)
Info: http://bit.ly/TTII2017 Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTII2017



Queer Career Meet Up<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/queer_career_meet_up>

Tuesday, Oct 10, 2017, 4 pm. Bush Room (10-105)

[GECD] This is a casual and informational event exclusively for the LGBTQ community to gain experience networking with professionals and learn about employers.  We will discuss each companies' LBGTQ-related policies and procedures, benefits, and resource groups for LGBTQ employees.  Students and employers will have the opportunity to meet and network throughout the evening.  Participating companies confirmed include Accenture Consulting, Boston Scientific, Covered Security, Exxon Mobil, Google, Microsoft, MIT Lincoln Lab, Northrop Grumman, PTC,  and Wellington Management. Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=57875>.


Engineering Career Fair Collaborative  <https://ocs.fas.harvard.edu/engboutique>
Wednesday, November 15, 3:30 - 6:00pm, Sheraton Commander Hotel<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sheraton+Commander+Hotel/@42.3772651,-71.1254988,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e377698f3b496d:0x6c71d928c9feeaee!8m2!3d42.3772651!4d-71.1233101?hl=en> (16 Garden Street, Cambridge MA)
Sponsored by the career offices of Harvard University, Boston University College of Engineering, Olin College, Tufts University, and MIT.
Meet representatives from small engineering firms across the area seeking engineering students for full-time and internship opportunities in innovative fields including robotics, energy, medical devices, and civil/environmental design. All levels of engineering students from the five sponsoring institutions are invited to attend. Registration is required as attendance is capped for each participating university.


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Career Counseling for Postdocs - MIT postdocs benefit from career guidance and strategies for industry, academic, and other tracks, thanks to a collaboration between the Office of the Vice President for Research and Career Services, GECD (Global Education and Career Development). See details and schedule a one-on-one appointment.<https://gecd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs>


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