Career Events for Postdocs - January 2019

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear MIT Postdocs,
Independent Activities Period<https://web.mit.edu/iap/>, January 7 through February 1, 2019,  is a unique opportunity to attend many career-related seminars and workshops, and to participate in activities, how-to sessions, forums, athletic endeavors, lecture series, films, tours, recitals and contests. See the course listings.<https://web.mit.edu/iap/listings/index.html> Check that site and https://capd.mit.edu/events periodically for new listings.
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See the list below of January presentations by Bob Dolan, Assistant Director, Career Services for Postdoctoral Scholars. To sign-up for a workshop,  log into careerbridge.mit.edu. In your dashboard on the left select "Events" then "Workshops" and sign-up for any or all workshops of interest to you.
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To make a one-on-one appointment with Bob Dolan, log into careerbridge.mit.edu and in your dashboard on the left select "Advising" then "Advising Appointment" and select a time that works for you. (See details here<https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs>.)
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The Academic Job Search for PhDs and Postdocs Jan 10th   1:30-3:00PM   Location 1-190
Wondering how to mount a successful job search in this highly competitive academic job market? This workshop will discuss important elements of preparing a strong application package which includes a CV, Cover Letter, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, and Diversity Statement. This presentation is targeted towards all PhD students and Postdocs who may prepare for the faculty search now and in the future. In addition, actual academic hiring committee interview questions from 20 US and 11 international universities will be provided. Open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.
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Effective Presentation Skills    Jan 15th   1:30-3:00PM   Location 1-190
Do you present your work to your lab, at conferences, or to faculty or industry hiring committees? If so, this workshop presented by Bob Dolan is designed to provide you with tips and strategies for delivering an effective presentation. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will be. Discussions will include room set-up, proper dress, room management, and actual professional delivery to your audience. Communication Skills = #1 skill employers want. All CAPD events are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.
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The Art of Behavioral Interviewing   Jan 18th   1:30-3:00PM   Location 1-190
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. The top 4 of 5 attributes employers look for are behavioral. All CAPD workshops are open to MIT undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.
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CV Conversion to Resume   Jan 23rd   1:30-3:00PM   Location 1-190
If you are considering exploring Industry positions, you will need to have a resume that effectively positions you for this path. This workshop presented by Bob Dolan will discuss the process of converting your 4-6 page CV into a 2-page resume for industry, and creating a document that effectively targets the Hiring Manager. Can your resume survive a 15 second scan and still get into the YES pile? Discussions will surround the strategies of effective messaging and how to be "on-point" with your written communication. Actual MIT PhD/Postdoc resumes will be provided as handouts.
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In February there will also be a session on Negotiating the Job Offer.
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Regards,
Dana
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