sessions for Postdocs - January 2019- partial listing
Dana Bresee Keeth
bresee at mit.edu
Sat Dec 29 11:48:54 EST 2018
Dear MIT Postdocs, *REMINDER*
*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
<https://capd.mit.edu/events>**periodically for new listings. ***
**
***
*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.
*
*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>.)
*
*The Academic Job Search for PhDs and Postdocs Jan 10^th
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.
*
*Effective Presentation Skills Jan 15^th 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.
*
*The Art of Behavioral Interviewing Jan 18^th 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.
*
*CV Conversion to Resume Jan 23^rd 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.**
*
In February there will also be a session on *Negotiating the Job Offer. *
***
Regards,
Dana
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