Career Fair Prep Events and Resources
Quick Queries - Pre-schedule a 15-minute appointment to meet with a CAPD staff member for a quick career question, review of a resume or cover letter. *Spaces become available to schedule on CareerBridge one week prior. A smaller number of same-day spots will become available for sign-up at 9am the day of for those questions you didn’t know you’d have in advance.
Online Resume Critiques - Need immediate resume feedback for the Fall Career Fair? Don’t have time to go to an in-person resume critique? Check out VMOCK https://www.vmock.com/mit sponsored by MIT CAPD and based on MIT community resume standards. EVENTS - Register for the following events through CareerBridge powered by Handshake! http://careerbridge.mit.edu/
Resume Lab Sept. 19, 2019, 4:00pm Room: 35-225 Learn how to craft an effective resume by understanding what an employer is seeking. Office of the First Year: Career Liaison Drop-ins Sept. 13 & 16 2019, 11:30am Room: 7-103 Pop-in to the Office of the First Year to get advice from upperclassmen and Career Services staff as you kick-off your career at MIT! Get tips about the fair, learn about future events, and enjoy some treats. Open exclusively to first-year undergraduate students. Career Readiness: The Fair and Beyond Sept. 17, 2019, 6:30pm Room: 32-123 What’s the hype with Career Fair? Should I go as a first year student? Learn from a panel of upperclassmen from a variety of fields about how to kick-off your career exploration and make the most of career events over the next four years. Open exclusively to first-year undergraduate students. Develop a Meaningful Elevator Pitch Sept. 19, 2019, 1:30pm Room: 3-133 Research shows that 30% of interviewers make decisions within the first five minutes of an interview. Influencing that decision is your response to the first question, which is “Tell me about yourself” or “Tell me why you are interested in this position”. Developing the right response is critical. This workshops will provide tips and guidance on how to develop your message and deliver it in an effective manner. Actual MIT PhD/Postdoc elevator pitches will be provided as handouts. Employer Resume Critiques Sept. 16 - 19, 2019 Room: E17-294 Do you want to get your resume reviewed by an employer before the fair? If so, log into CareerBridge and sign up for Employer Resume Critiques happening Monday Sept 16th through Thursday Sept 19th. We’ll have representatives from Finance, CS, Consulting, Energy, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering and more! Sign-ups will start in September. Advanced Sign-up Required via CareerBridge. Email careerbridge@mit.edu with any questions!
How to Work a Career Fair Sept. 19, 2019 1:30pm Room: 1-190 Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with many employers. This workshop will provide tips and strategies on how be effective during the upcoming Career Fairs. 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! Orientation to Careerbridge Sept. 9, 2019, 6:00pm WEBINAR What is Careerbridge? Join us for this webinar to learn how to leverage Career Advising & Professional Development’s system powered by Handshake to find internships, interact with employers, and connect with a growing community of students around the country. Open to all first-year undergraduate students. PhD Job Search Timelines: When Should I Start Looking? Sept. 9, 2019, 1:00pm Room: 1-190 PhD students often question when they should look for a job post-graduation. This workshop will address the variety of recruitment timelines by industry and what doctoral students should expect. This workshop will especially be helpful for students who anticipate graduating in the next year or two and will focus on preparing for the upcoming busy recruitment season around the Fall Career Fair. Professional Primers for First Years Sept. 12, 2019 10am Rm 2-143; 11:30am Rm 2-143; 1pm Rm 2-132 Give us one hour, and you will learn the ways to make a positive, first-impression, professionally. Learn tips for resume writing, professional dress, and personal introductions. Offered multiple times so you can come get the information you need between classes. Open exclusively to first-year undergraduate students Finding Inclusive Work Environments: Evaluating a Company’s Commitment to Equity during the Job Search Sept. 25, 2019, 6-7:30pm Room: 4-231 Choosing the right opportunity is a big decision and understanding a company’s commitment to equity is valuable. Attend this panel discussion to learn from MIT community members (alumni and staff) about how you can better understand a company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion during the job search and interview process. See event details in CareerBridge powered by Handshake! Register for these events through CareerBridge powered by Handshake! http://careerbridge.mit.edu/