January presentations for Postdocs - LOTS of events!

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Dear MIT Postdocs,  please see below for upcoming sessions by Bob Dolan, 
including Jan. 10th, The Academic Job Search.

Also, see MANY upcoming listings in https://capd.mit.edu/events and for 
MIT's *Independent Activities Period <https://web.mit.edu/iap/>*, 
*/January 7 through February 1, 2019/*: a unique opportunity to attend 
many career-related seminars and workshops and participate in 
activities. First, perhaps check the listings by category 
http://student.mit.edu/iap/nctoc.html, and look under categories such as 
Careers; Engineering; Law and Legal Issues (patents, intellectual 
property, copyrights, start-ups, etc.); or others. Or, check under 
sponsor, such as Technology Licensing Center 
(http://student.mit.edu/iap/ns379.html). Remember to do the fun 
activities too - music, dance, film, and more.

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Don't miss two upcoming presentations by world-expert Dr. Jean-luc 
Doumont (Jan. 22 & Jan. 24)

*Communicating Science to Nonscientists
* <https://calendar.mit.edu/event/communicating_science_to_nonscientists>

*Working Efficiently During Your PhD* 
<https://calendar.mit.edu/event/working_efficiently_during_your_phd> 
(relevant also to the postdoctoral period)

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*Reminder - 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 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.

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*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.

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*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.

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*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.**

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Regards,

Dana

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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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