Postdocs: September Events and some Resources

Fri Aug 31 08:54:30 EDT 2018

Dear MIT Postdocs,

Hello! September and January have the largest number of career-related 
presentations at MIT. Most of the Sept. 2018 events listed below are at 
MIT, unless otherwise listed. Click on the links provided for more 
information and registration. MIT also has abundant resources, including 
one-on-one career counseling, a writing center, and places to get help. 
See a few listed at the end. Also, September 17-21 is National Postdoc 
Appreciation week!

Regards,

Dana Bresee Keeth,  Director of Postdoctoral Services

https://postdocs.mit.edu/

**

*Sept 12: 11:30 am–1:30 pm Entrepreneurship & Innovation Resource 
Roundup 
<https://innovation.mit.edu/event/fall-2018-ei-resource-roundup/>*Location: 
Stata Center ground floor; student street. (Geared to students; some 
resources for students only.)

*Sept 13:**2:00-3:30pm **Industry Job Search for PhDs and Postdocs* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/industry_job_search_for_phds_and_postdocs_2728>*Location: 
35-225*. Increase your confidence to launch an effective job search in 
industry and for non-professor opportunities. You will learn about many 
valuable resources. We will examine networking as an important strategy 
and discuss how to do it in a way that will work for you. MIT has 
excellent resources to help you network with alumni in different 
fields. The program will also provide tips on how to stay competitive 
throughout your job search. Come learn how you can deliver an effective 
message about your qualifications when communicating with 
employers.Pre-registration requested on Careerbridge. 
<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74480>

*Sept.14: **BPDA Trivia Night* 
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bostonpostdocs.us13.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D6df7e810ea2511fef3ff64383-26id-3De3629646eb-26e-3D63792012ab&d=DwMFaQ&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=6D8XyvkhlvrA34DDXGSBBgjiG8M8m99dy9vPrehMIsY&m=aRBjuHeNdoY7kfkezsrUNx26V6eo_yNTb0ZVqQJYJHc&s=MaHR8sZAvno4LGcy5SdqI9d71sSHZA4qeCnUGbNAQgA&e=>(Boston 
Postdoctoral Association). 5:15 to 8pm atAeronaut Brewing Co. 14 Tyler 
St., Somerville 
<https://maps.google.com/?q=14+Tyler+St.,+Somerville&entry=gmail&source=g>. 
Free! See details and register here 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-at-aeronaut-brewing-company-friday-sept-14th-tickets-48491825355>. 

*APPLY BY SEPT 14: Ohio State University Recruiting Event; Oct. 22-24*. 
Deadline extended to Sept. 14. “We are opening up the event to any 
interested applicants who reside in the US, not just those who are 
training grant eligible and underrepresented.” For more information, see 
the following links and direct any questions to directly 
<Jeffrey.Mason at osumc.edu <mailto:Jeffrey.Mason at osumc.edu>>; tel. (614) 
685-9140. 
http://go.osu.edu/postdocrecruitandhttps://medicine.osu.edu/research_ed/postdoc/events/2018APDRE/pages/index.aspx

*Sept. 17: 2:00-3:00pm **How to Work a Career Fair* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/how_to_work_a_career_fair_for_graduate_students>*Location: 
E25-111*. Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a 
career fair with hundreds of employers.  Come learn what to do in 
preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after 
the fair.  The fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with 
employers -- create a strategy that will help you make the most of your 
time!  There will be ~400 employers on campus so you need to be prepared 
and have a strategy to be effective.Pre-registration requested on 
Careerbridge 
<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74484>. 

*Sept 17: 7 pm **Careers in Consulting* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/careers_in_consulting>*Location: 3-370 *

*Sept. 18: 2:00-3:00pm**Developing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/developing_a_meaningful_elevator_pitch_1588>*Location: 
35-225*. Among the greatest missed opportunities are ordinary 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 on Careerbridge 
<https://candidate.gradleaders.com/MITGECD/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=3624&workshopID=74486>. 

*Sept. 18: 3-4pm**Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and 
Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 
<http://www.rle.mit.edu/anita-hill/upcoming-events/>* *Location: 10-250*

*Sept 19: **BPDA Careers Negotiation Workshop with Stratacuity* 
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__bostonpostdocs.us13.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D6df7e810ea2511fef3ff64383-26id-3D77d3c591de-26e-3D63792012ab&d=DwMFaQ&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=6D8XyvkhlvrA34DDXGSBBgjiG8M8m99dy9vPrehMIsY&m=aRBjuHeNdoY7kfkezsrUNx26V6eo_yNTb0ZVqQJYJHc&s=GXkDnzrGl0A6cZclZamMKgwHH8uC-0Xe6O-5vTLAMfc&e=>*. 
3:30 to 6:00pm*.
Location: Harvard Medical School (Building C, Canoon Room), 240 Longwood 
Ave, Boston. Free.See details and register here 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bpda-careers-negotiation-workshop-with-stratacuity-registration-48317110779?mc_eid=aaee1caf40&mc_cid=7742003f23>. 
(Boston Postdoctoral Association)

*Sept. 19: 7 pm **Careers in Energy Technology* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/careers_in_energy_technology>*. 
Location: 4-237 *

*Sept 20: 2 pm **Overcoming Stereotypes in Interviewing and Industry* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/overcoming_stereotypes_in_interviewing_and_industry>*. 
Location: 4-149
*

*Sept. 20: BPDA Career Fair.*Check later for details 
<http://bostonpostdocs.org/>. 4:00 to 6:30pm. Location: Broad Institute 
(Monadnock Room), Kendall Square, 415 Main St, Cambridge.

*Sept 21: MIT Fall Career Fair*. Details here. 
<https://fcf-webmaster.squarespace.com/>

*Oct 17: Save the date*- *Management 101 for Scientists (or Why 
Communication May Save You)*; 3-00-4:30 pm, Joanne Kamens, PhD, 
Executive Director, Addgene

*RESOURCES & EVENT LISTINGS INCLUDE: *

MIT Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD; formerly called GECD)

·One-on-One Career Counseling for Postdocs – details here 
<https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs>

·Career-related Presentations – listed here <https://capd.mit.edu/events>

·Company Presentations - listed here 
<https://capd.mit.edu/jobs-and-internships/career-fairs-and-company-presentations/company-presentations>

Career planning strategy for Postdocs – details here 
<https://postdocs.mit.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Career-Planning-Strategy-for-MIT-Postdocs-2015-05-08.docx>, 
and other tools 
<https://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development/mentoring-and-advising/postdoctoral-mentoring-and-advising-toolkit>

Writing & Communication Center 
<https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/>– One-on-one 
sessions with professional writers

MIT Work-Life Center Seminar Series & Resources here 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars>– including childcare briefing 
sessions and MyLife Services, for help in all aspects of life. See also 
this summary 
<https://postdocs.mit.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Work-Life-Postdoc-Benefits-Resources-2018-07-25.pdf> 
for postdocs.

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect- http://spouses.mit.edu

MIT Postdoctoral Association https://pda.mit.edu/

Boston Postdoctoral Association http://bostonpostdocs.org/(including 
Events calendar)

Housing info 
<https://postdocs.mit.edu/home/campus-services-resources-and-tips/housing>

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