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Network into Career Success
Thursday, January 12, 2-3:30pm, 4-159
Did you know that 80% of individuals find jobs through their connections? Do you have a difficult time figuring out what to say at social events, career fairs or company functions? Does the word networking frighten you? Learn how to connect effectively with others while making a winning impression and creating a personal brand. Gain advice on how to use social media tools to turn online connections into in person connections that can help you grow professionally. Register on CareerBridge.

The Imposter Syndrome: How to Feel as Bright and Capable as Everyone Seems to Think You Are
Tuesday, January 17, 1:30-3pm, room 34-101
Do you secretly worry others will find out you are not as intelligent and competent as they seem to think you are? Do you often dismiss praise for your accomplishments? Are you crushed by even constructive criticism, taking as evidence of your ineptness? Does the thought of not knowing what you are doing strike fear in your heart? If so, join the club. The Imposter Syndrome is often found among high achievers. Learn to recognize the individual and organizational cost of this phenomenon. Discover how to stop the perfectionism and procrastination that can undermine your success. Presented by Valerie Young.

Does It Matter? Non-Verbal Communication and the Job Search
Thursday, January 19, 2-3pm, room 4-153
You might not think that things like hairstyle, tone of voice, facial expressions or posture would affect your networking, interviewing and negotiating processes, but in fact you would be incorrect! Come learn ways to effectively communicate non-verbally so that you can leave a positive lasting impression with all those that you meet. Registration requested through CareerBridge.

How Much Does Starting Salary Matter? Negotiating a job offer
Thursday, January 19, 4-5pm, 4-149
Negotiating a job offer is a delicate event. Knowing when to ask for more, how to ask for more, and what to ask for are all questions that you need to have answers for before you start the conversation. Join GECD staff for a session aimed at helping you understand the process and how to handle the situation.

Practice Makes Perfect: Group Mock Interviews
Monday, January 23, 3:30-5pm, room 4-145
In this group mock interview session, students will have a unique chance to practice and sharpen their interview skills. We will briefly review interviewing wisdom, discuss the art of giving and receiving feedback, then all participants will have a chance to answer questions and get feedback on their responses. Students who participate should first attend one of our in-person interviewing workshops or listen to our online workshop, Effective Interviewing, at http://gecd.mit.edu/workshop/interviewing/index.htm. Preregistration required through CareerBridge. Limited to 18.

Business Etiquette- Mastering Meals, Manners and Business Interactions
Tuesday, January 24, 3-4pm, room 4-231
Are you unsure as to what to do during interviews and networking dinners? People tend to equate a lack of etiquette with a lack of care and self-control necessary to be good at what you do. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. Come learn tips on how to have an etiquette advantage to help you land a job. Register on CareerBridge (click on Workshops Career Fairs and Events).

Alternative Careers Unplugged
Wednesday, January 25, 4-5pm, room 4-237
Your major or degree does not have to confine your career path choices. All MIT graduates have many unique talents and skills that are transferable and sought-after in many fields. Please join us for a panel of MIT alumni as they discuss their careers and how they found themselves making the leap out-of-the-box.

LinkedIn Lab
Thursday, January 26, noon-1:30pm, room 4-253
Registration required through CareerBridge (www.myinterfase.com/mit/students)
Bring your laptop to explore the many ways LinkedIn can help you in your career exploration and job or internship search. We will begin with an overview of LinkedIn and some of the key areas of a complete LinkedIn profile. This will be followed by individual work on your profile, with Career Services staff available to answer your questions. Required: Set up a free account at Linkedin.com and begin to fill in your profile prior to the workshop. Bring a laptop to the workshop. Limited to 15 students.

Management Consulting: Career Opportunities for PhDs
Thursday, January 26, 4-5:30pm, room 32-141
PhD alums in Management Consulting will talk about their work, their work lifestyle, how they made the decision to leave the bench and enter this field, what it’s like to transition out of the lab into management consulting, and the highs and lows of their work. Come learn from those who are doing it; ask questions, meet some interesting alums! Register through CareerBridge.

Careers in Non Profits: Learn about this exciting field from Non Profit professionals!
Monday, January 30, 5-6:30pm, room 4-270
If you are wondering what a career in non-profit might be like or what opportunities are available in your field in the non-profit world, this is the workshop for you! After a brief information session about the field, panelists working for non-profits will tell their success stories. There will be time at the end to speak with the panelists and to ask questions. Co-sponsored by GECD and the Public Service Center. Registration through CareerBridge.

Policy Analysis and Research Careers
Wednesday, February 1, 3-4:30pm, room 4-237
Do you like to research complex problems and recommend solutions? Are you interested in influencing policies that relate to science, healthcare, energy, education, defense, transportation, food, poverty, space, to name a few? Policy analysts work in venues such as government, think tanks, universities, nonprofit and profit organizations. Many analysts have graduate degrees in technical fields. Come and hear from MIT alums who work in policy analysis and learn more about this interesting way to put your MIT education to work.

Amanda C. Peters
Career Development Specialist, Career Services
MIT Global Education & Career Development (GECD)
617-253-4733
acpeters@mit.edu * www.linkedin.com/in/acpeters
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