Applying to Law School
Katie Tomlinson
Fri Jan 26, 04-05:30pm, 4-149
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
This workshop will focus on law school: how to get in, what it takes to get in, and what to do with your law degree. MIT professionals will share with you their experiences in Law School. This workshop will also review the basics of the application process- the LSAT, LSDAS and LSAC.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Katie Tomlinson, 12-170, x3-4733, kttomlin@mit.edu
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For Graduate Students: Educating the Public About Science -- Museums, Science Journalism, and Related Fields
Hannah Bernstein
Tue Jan 30, 03-05:00pm, 4-237
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
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. Intended for graduate students but anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Hannah Bernstein, 12-170, x3-4733, hannahb@mit.edu
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Health Careers Beyond Traditional Medicine
Gretchen Gugliotta , Sheri Ziccardi
Thu Feb 1, 06-08:00pm, Harvard University, Hall C, Science Center
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Are you interested in a career in health services but not sure what your options are beyond traditional medicine? Come explore some of the exciting opportunities in fields like denistry, public health, and pharmacology from people who work in those areas. Learn from their experiences and get a glimpse into what could be a successful and fulfilling future for you. This is a joint program for Harvard and MIT students.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Gretchen Gugliotta, 12-170, x3-4733, gblack@mit.edu
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How to Evaluate and Negotiate Job Offers
Deborah Rosencrans
Mon Jan 22, 05-07:00pm, 6-120
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 150 participants.
Single session event
This session will demonstrate what to consider when evaluating a job offer and assist you in making informed career decisions to effectively evaluate and differentiate between employers. 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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How to Get There from MIT
Deborah Liverman , Tim Mosenhauer
Thu Feb 1, 04-05:30pm, 4-270
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
So you think you want to be an engineer, but you enjoy teaching? Do you have multiple interests and are not sure how to incorporate them? Join us for a thoughtful discussion aimed at helping freshmen begin thinking about the factors involved in choosing majors and evolving into careers. A panel of alumni and faculty will talk about their paths to their chosen careers.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Deborah Liverman, 12-170, x3-4733, liverman@mit.edu
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Interviewing Skills for English as a Second Languge MIT Students
Ricardo Bianco , Deborah Liverman
Wed Jan 10, 02-04:00pm, 24-121
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 30 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. Come prepared to share your own experiences and exercise the aptitudes that you already have. The workshop will be followed by sheduled mock interviews on January 11 and 12. Bring a videotape if you would like to have your mock interview recorded.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Ricardo Bianco, 12-170, x3-4733, biancori@mit.edu
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Interviewing for Medical School
Mary Sullivan , Katie Tomlinson
Mon Jan 29, 04-05:30pm, 4-149
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 40 participants.
This program will discuss the interviewing process for medical school. Premed students with first hand experience with medical school interterviewing will be on hand to share their experiences and answer questions. The program will also allow participants to practice interview questions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Mary Sullivan, 12-170, x3-4733, mmsuliv@mit.edu
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MIT's Freshman/Alumni Summer Internship Program
Kori Sahin , Amy Fanning
Schedule: TBD
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2001
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Attendees should submit F/ASIP application by 1/10/00
The MIT Freshman/Alumni Summer Internship Program will provide first-year students the opportunity to connect with the real world throught work, wages, and alumni support in the summer after their first year.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fasip/www
Contact: Kori Sahin, 12-170, x3-4733, kwyshak@mit.edu
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Navigating Your Way to a Career in Business: A Panel Discussion for Engineering Students
Meredith Eastman
Wed Jan 31, 07-09:00pm, 4-237
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 85 participants.
Planning a career in consulting, finance, or other non-technical business area? Want to know how to get there with your engineering degree? Learn from employers and alumni what you can do to prepare for the transition to the business world.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Meredith Eastman, 12-170, x3-4733, meastman@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 12, 03-05:00pm, 6-120
Environmental Consulting
Hannah Bernstein
Tue Jan 16, 04-06:00pm, 4-370
Intellecutal Property
Hannah Bernstein
Thu Jan 18, 04-06:00pm, 2-105
Finance
Hannah Bernstein
Fri Jan 19, 03-05:00pm, 6-120
Policy Analysis
Hannah Bernstein
Tue Jan 23, 04-06:00pm, 4-159
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Putting Yourself on Paper: Writing the Medical School Essay
Katie Tomlinson
Fri Jan 12, 03-04:00pm, 2-132
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
This workshop will address and review key components of the medical school essay in an informal setting. Students will be encouraged to self-reflect on various experiences related to the medical field and explore what motivates their interests in medicine. Bring your lunch, bring some paper, but most importantly bring your creativity as we explore what the medical essay is really all about. Sign up at our website.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Katie Tomlinson, 12-170, x3-4733, kttmolin@mit.edu
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The Realities of a Career in Medicine
Katie Tomlinson
Thu Jan 25, 04-05:30pm, 1-133
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
This workshop will take a close look at the reality of a career in medicine. What are the sacrifices, rewards, struggles, and benefits? Where is medicine headed in the 21st century? Members of MIT Medical and the Boston Medical Community will share their perspectives with you.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Katie Tomlinson, 12-170, x3-4733, kttomlin@mit.edu
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Undergraduate Study Abroad - Questions and Answers
Lora Chamberlain , Hannah Bernstein
Thu Feb 1, 01-03:00pm, 24-121
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
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: Lora Chamberlain, 12-170, x3-4733, lchamber@mit.edu
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Want To Get Involved? How Public Service Can Benefit You!
Michael Agostini , Jill Chadsey
Fri Jan 19, 12-01:00pm, 4-149
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
This session will discuss the benefits of performing service and how it can be incorporated into creating a student's resume, deciding upon a major and/or selecting a career. A panel of MIT students who have served in the community will speak about their own experiences and the benefits they have received from volunteer work.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/calendar.html
Contact: Michael Agostini, 12-170, x3-4733, magostin@mit.edu
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What Can I Do with a Degree in Management Science?: A Panel Discussion for Course 15 Undergraduates
Jackie Stinehart
Wed Jan 17, 06-08:00pm, 3-270
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 75 participants.
Prereq: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Course 15 Alumni(ae) from a variety of industries and careers will discuss their career paths and describe their current jobs to give a sense of the numerous career options available to you. The panel will be followed by a question and answer section.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Jackie Stinehart, 12-170, x3-4733, jstineha@mit.edu
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What Can You Do with a Degree in Science?
Gretchen Gugliotta
Wed Jan 24, 04-06:00pm, 4-237
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 80 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Would you like to learn creative ways to use your science degree? Hear testimonials from science graduates who took the non-traditional route. Learn how to market your degree, what skills needed to succeed, and much more. Check the OCSPA web page for panel information.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/career/www/
Contact: Gretchen Gugliotta, 12-170, x3-4733, gblack@mit.edu
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