Postdoc Career events- March & April 2018

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear MIT Postdocs, for more details on the events listed below, and to 
register, follow the links provided. See also:

oAcademic Interviewing and Offers Panel - Video (MIT, 2/22/18) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHVGvtTTV94&t=63s

oEmployer Presentations https://cblink.mit.edu/

oMIT Innovation Initiative listings: 
https://innovation.mit.edu/news-updates/events/

oJob Board https://alum.mit.edu/careers/jobs

oPostdoc Career Counseling & Resources 
<http://postdocs.mit.edu/career-development/career-services-and-resources>

*March 14: Science Career Fair, 11am-5pm, Harvard University; sponsored 
by /Science/ Careers and Harvard. *See details and register: 
http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/jobfair

*March 14: **Negotiating a Job Offer* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/negotiating_a_job_offer_7937#.WphIrmr4-JB>*, 
2-3:30pm in E19-202. *This workshop will examine the many variables that 
exist during the evaluation and negotiation process of Job Offers. How 
do you know if this job is right for you? Salary vs. Total Compensation 
will be looked at. Strategies on the negotiation process will be 
discussed along with should you negotiate and “What Can” and “What Can 
Not” be negotiated. These strategies will be used throughout your 
career. Register on careerbridge.mit.edu (use link above). Sponsor: GECD.

*March 15: **Networking* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/networking_8348#.WphI_mr4-JA>*, 2-3:30pm 
in E19-202. *Learn and practice how to network in a practical and 
supportive environment to benefit your career.  Research shows that >70% 
of all jobs are found through networking.  Address barriers to 
networking, develop strategies, and become familiar with resources for 
networking. Register on careerbridge.mit.edu (use link above). Sponsor: 
GECD.

*March 27: Navigating Equity and Inclusion in a New World of the Same 
Ol’ Boys Club, *6:30-8:30pm at the Broad Institute, Kendall Square. 
Sponsor: Women’s Acccelerators. Details and register here 
<https://women_accelerators_navigating-equity-and-inclusion.eventbrite.com>.

*March 27*: *How to Work a Career Fair* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/how_to_work_a_career_fair_4799>*,*2pm in 
32-155. Sponsor: GECD.

*March 28: PhD & Master's Virtual Career Fair. Meet recruiters live 
online; job openings. *Details and Registration: here 
<https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=67e940a8-fcdd-4906-95c3-a832014ff358>

*April 4: MIT **Spring Career Fair* 
<https://springcareerfair.mit.edu/>*, *11am - 4 pm in Johnson Athletic 
Center.

*April 5: **Think Big: Identify Goals and Set Priorities* 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/Young-Professionals>*; 
*12:00pm - 1:00pm in E25-401. Register here 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/think-big-identify-goals-and-set-priorities-registration-42326100506>*.*

*April 11: **Managing Your Finances to Create the Life You Want* 
<http://hrweb.mit.edu/worklife/seminars/Young-Professionals>*; *5-7:00pm 
in 46-3189. Register here 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-your-finances-to-create-the-life-you-want-registration-42287956416>.*April 
12 & 13: Sign up for a one-on-one money management consultation **here* 
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-on-one-consultations-managing-your-finances-to-create-the-life-you-want-tickets-42989033356>*. 
*(Work-Life Center)

*April 17: MASS AWIS Speed Networking with STEM Professionals; 6:00 pm - 
9:00 pm at MIT*, Picower Institute, Building 46, 3rd Floor Atrium. See 
information here 
<http://www.massawis.org/event/speednetworking_apr2018/>. The MIT PDA is 
a co-sponsor. Discounted registration is available to the first 25 MIT 
postdocs who register. In the "Promo Code" box, enter the code MITPDA2018.

*April 17: **Effective Presentation Skills* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/effective_presentation_skills_7410>, 
2-3:30pm in E19-202. (GECD)

*April 24*: *Basics of Grant Writing 
<https://goo.gl/forms/gJVaCjbAfI9LXto02>*, 12:30-2 pm in 
46-3002.Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.

*April 26: Pathways to Well-Being: Focusing on What Matters, *12:00 – 
1:30pm in 46-3189.**Details and Register 
<http://irui.mjt.lu/lnk/AEoAALkWOh4AAAJfXDYAAGhVwJwAASKJvEoAG1duAAiW3gBalD5KtyYdcaV8QGWKo3GqwqcmyAAIJw4/6/T0OLOCrwcLvfOak45aDhug/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vZS9wYXRod2F5cy10by13ZWxsLWJlaW5nLWZvY3VzaW5nLW9uLXdoYXQtbWF0dGVycy10aWNrZXRzLTQyMjQ5NjUwODQz>- 
space is limited; register early. Sponsor: Work-Life Center.

Regards,

Dana

-- 
Dana Bresee Keeth
Director of Postdoctoral Services
Office of the Vice President for Research
MIT, 10-237
tel. 617-715-4671

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