Career Exploration and Building Connections for PhDs and Postdocs

E19-202 - Ford Building (E19) Ford Building (E19) 400 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

Networking is a critical component of professional success, and is more important than ever in a time of change when the world’s economy is under pressure. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 70% of jobs are found and filled through connections. In this session, you will learn networking strategies that make sense for...

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PUMP Week 3: Finding Career Mentors

E19-202 - Ford Building (E19) Ford Building (E19) 400 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

This is the third session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) learning how to seek out a variety of mentors to support your career development and success, and 2) reflecting on how to strengthen your relationship with your advisor. The 3-week “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP)...

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PUMP Week 2: Setting Goals and Creating an Actionable Career Plan

E19-202 - Ford Building (E19) Ford Building (E19) 400 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

This is the second session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) learning about career planning and exploration strategies and 2) developing specific and actionable goals for your postdoctoral training to help you prepare for your future career. The 3-week “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program aims...

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PUMP Week 1: Identity as a Postdoc and Joining a New Community of Practice

E19-202 - Ford Building (E19) Ford Building (E19) 400 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

This is the first session of the MIT “Power Up My Postdoc” (PUMP) program. This session will focus on 1) reflecting on your identity and background, and on the transition to a new community of practice, be it a new lab, university, city and/or country, and 2) reflecting on your role as a postdoc and...

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C.H.A.O.S.: Career Planning for the Unknown

E19-202 - Ford Building (E19) Ford Building (E19) 400 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

Do you ever wonder what you are doing at MIT? Do you think about where you will go from here? As a graduate student, what does staying on track look like for you beyond the obvious requirements for your degree? Do these kinds of questions fill you with consternation and make your head hurt? Yes?...

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