Diversity in the Workplace: Job Search Skills for International Students
Deborah Liverman, Ricardo Bianco, Yi Shang, Jason Wall
Thu Jan 24, 02-03:30pm, 24-121
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Single session event
In this workshop, we will discuss the job search process for international students. We will review:
-barriers of the job search
-interviewing strategies
-resumes/cover letters protocol
-job search strategies including how to find companies that hire internationals
-resources to assist in your job search
Contact: Deborah Liverman, 12-186, x3-4733, liverman@mit.edu
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Educating the Public About Science -- Museums, Science Journalism, and Related Fields
Marilyn Wilson
Thu Jan 24, 03-05:00pm, 4-237
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Speakers with experience in museums,science journalism,and related fields will talk about their work and answer questions about how to pursue a career in those areas.Check the OCSPA web page for panel information.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Marilyn Wilson, 12-170, x3-4733, mcwilson@mit.edu
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How to Evaluate and Negotiate Job Offers
Deborah Rosencrans
Fri Feb 1, 05-08:00pm, 35-225
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 170 participants.
Single session event
This session will demonstrate how to effectively evaluate and differentiate between job offers and how to make an informed decision. Special guest speakers from industry will be present to answer your questions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Deborah Rosencrans, 12-170, x3-4733, castor@mit.edu
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Interviewing Skills for English as a Second Languge MIT Students
Ricardo Bianco, Deborah Liverman
Thu Jan 10, 10am-12:00pm, 24-121
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Jan-2002
Limited to 50 participants.
Are you interested in communicating to employers all the talent that you have already acquired? This workshop will support you in achieving your career goals. You will have a unique opportunity to enhance your interviewing skills and learn strategies to help you overcome language and cultural barriers. Scheduled mock interviews on TBA will follow the workshop.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Ricardo Bianco, 12-170, x3-4733, biancori@mit.edu
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Not Your Basic ER
Shonool Malik, Mary Sullivan, Bonnie Walters, Julie Cecil
Tue Jan 22 thru Fri Jan 25, 01-02:30pm, 51-315
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2002
Limited to 80 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
This program is geared toward juniors and seniors who are interested in medical and other health-related careers. There will be a series of four classes: a panel discussion on the realities of these careers; the application process; essay writing; and a panel discussion with admissions' representatives. We recommend that students treat these sessions as a complete class. Students will benefit most by attending all four sessions.
Contact: Shonool Malik, 12-170, x3-4733, shonool@mit.edu
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Opportunities Outside the Laboratory for PhDs
Hannah Bernstein
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
This series of talks by MIT alumni/ae who work in finance, management consulting, environmental consulting, policy analysis, and intellectual property will demonstrate a range of satisfying professional roles in which PhDs may use their training. Intended for prospective PhDs but anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Hannah Bernstein, 12-170, x3-4733, hannahb@mit.edu
Management Consulting
Hannah Bernstein
Fri Jan 11, 02-04:00pm, 6-120
Environmental Consulting
Hannah Bernstein
Mon Jan 14, 03-05:00pm, 4-163
Intellecutal Property
Hannah Bernstein
Thu Jan 17, 03-05:00pm, 4-163
Finance
Hannah Bernstein
Fri Jan 18, 02-04:00pm, 6-120
Policy Analysis
Hannah Bernstein
Mon Jan 28, 02-04:00pm, 4-163
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Practical Tools for Success in Your Engineering Career
Deborah Rosencrans
Fri Jan 11, 09am-03:00pm, 1-150
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2002
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
Has your engineering education prepared you for a career in the "Real World"? Are you concerned about things changing faster than you can learn and respond to them? This workshop provides practical solutions to: making decisions; running meetings; setting priorities; negotiating in the workplace; dealing with stress; understanding people; improving communication skills; and being more creative. Seniors and graduate students who want to assume a greater management role and want to know-how to succeed should attend. Please E-mail Carl, selinger99@aol.com, for questions. Lunch will be provided.
For more information and to register for this workshop visit: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/SpecialPrograms/IAP2002.htm
Contact: Deborah Rosencrans, 12-170, x3-4733, castor@mit.edu
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The Wider World of Medicine
Shonool Malik, Julie Cecil, Bonnie Walters, Mary Sullivan
Tue Jan 22, Wed Jan 23, Thu Jan 24, 09:30-11:00am, 4-231
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2002
Limited to 80 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
This program is geared toward freshmen and sophomores interested in medical and other health-related careers. It is a series of three classes: a panel discussion on what it takes to be a student in these fields; exploring motivation for such careers; and a panel discussion on available resources. Students are strongly encouraged to attend all three sessions.
Contact: Shonool Malik, 12-170, x3-4733, shonool@mit.edu
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Undergraduate Study Abroad - Questions and Answers
Laura Fitch, Hannah Bernstein
Fri Feb 1, 01-03:00pm, 16-160
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Explore options for study abroad during your undergraduate years at MIT. Undergraduates who have studied abroad will share their experiences. Panelists will be on hand to answer questions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Laura Fitch, 12-170, x3-4733, lfitch@mit.edu
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What Can You Do with a Degree in Science?
Marilyn Wilson
Wed Jan 30, 03pm-05:00am, 3-133
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 29-Jan-2002
Limited to 80 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Would you like to learn creative ways to use your science degree? Come hear testimonials from science graduates who took the non-traditional routes. Learn how to market your degree, what skills are needed to succeed, and much more. Check the OCSPA web page for panel information.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Marilyn Wilson, 12-170, x3-4733, mcwilson@mit.edu
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What Your Parents Didn't Tell You About Life After College
Kori Sahin, Deborah Liverman
Wed Jan 23, 06-08:00pm, 2-105
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 22-Jan-2002
Limited to 80 participants.
Single session event
Success in a job is due to much more than being able to perform the basic tasks you were hired to do. It comes from understanding how the organization really works - the unique aspects of how things get done in that particular organization. And it comes from learning how to fit in. This workshop will review concepts that will help you translate what you have learned in school into valuable tools that will help you thrive in a work environment.
Contact: Kori Sahin, 12-170, x3-4733, Kwyshak@mit.edu
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