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Finally, many top companies are coming on campus to conduct company presentations. These events are not organized by our office, but the list can be found on our website at http://gecd.mit.edu/jobs/find/apply/company_presentations.
We will be holding the following events between Sept. 10-20th to prepare students for the Career Fair. Companies represented on the panels range from McKinsey to Peak 6 to Etex and Novartis. Plus, Google, GE and BCG staff will be leading workshops. Please urge students to register in advance on CareerBridge (and via the links provided for the webinars).
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How to Work a Career Fair (webinar)
Wednesday, September 19, 5-6pm, registration and attendance at https://mitweb.webex.com/mitweb/onstage/g.php?d=641596019&t=a
Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with hundreds of employers. This workshop will provide tips and strategies on how be effective at the Fall Career Fair on Friday. You will learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair. The fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with employers – create a strategy that will help you in this competitive employment environment! This webinar is open to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni – an internet connection is needed to participate and using a phone to listen to the audio is ideal. Advanced registration is required via WebEx.
Art of Behavioral interviewing
Thursday, September 20, 6-7pm, registration and attendance at https://mitweb.webex.com/mitweb/onstage/g.php?d=641824585&t=a
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. This webinar is open to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni – an internet connection is needed to participate and using a phone to listen to the audio is ideal. Advanced registration is required via WebEx.
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