Information for MIT Postdocs from Bob Dolan, MIT Career Advisor for Postdoctoral Scholars:
MIT Careers in collaboration with the Office of Vice President for Research has lots to offer you! You can always find out what we’re up to by visiting our website or our Facebook page.
So what’s happening?
· The Fall Career Fair will be on Friday, September 20th. This is your chance to learn about different companies and career fields, connect with potential employers, and apply for internships and jobs. On-Campus Recruiting starts the following Monday – find company schedules and submit applications via CareerBridge.
Not feeling ready for the Fair? Visit us during Career Fair Prep!
· Our Career Fair Prep events started Tuesday, September 3 and include workshops on resumes that stand out, interviewing with style and networking like a pro. Mark your calendar! Here are career prep events and upcoming workshops recommended for postdocs:
Art of Behavioral Interviewing, Sept 10 ,5:30-7:00pm
The Employer Perspective: Careers in Biotechnology and Pharma, Sept 11, 7:00-8:30pm
How to Work a Career Fair, Sept 17, 5:30-7:00pm
Technical Interviewing for Engineering, Sept 18, 5:30-7:00pm
Creating an Effective CV for the Academic Job Search, Sept 26, 5:30-7:00pm
Does Your Resume Communicate the Right Message? Oct 1, 3:00-4:30pm
LinkedIn Lab, Oct 2, 1:30-2:30pm
The Art of Behavioral Interviewing, Oct 9, 3:00-4:30pm
· We’ve got a brand new Career Handbook full of resume and CV tips and samples.
· Targeting a job in industry or academia, we offer appointments to help you sort that out. Sign up for appointments with our postdoc counselor Bob Dolan. Instructions below:
1. Log in to CareerBridge
2. Find the link “Make an Appointment” on the left side of the page,
3. Select “Postdoc Appointments“
Check out resource page for postdocs on our webpage for Postdocs
We’re here to help every step of the way. We hope to see you soon!
Bob
Robert Dolan
Postdoc Advisor