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Networking: How most people hear about jobs

Boston Networking Event
Thu, Jan. 7, 6pm - 8:30pm
Needham, MA

New York Networking Event
Tue, Jan. 12, 5:30pm - 8pm
New York City, NY

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Networking Basics

Networking is about conversations. Learn networking basics.

Step 1: Define your purpose
Step 2: Identify your contacts
Step 3: Do preliminary research
Step 4: Develop questions
Step 5: Make first contact and schedule the interview
Step 6: Conduct interviews
Step 7: Follow-up

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Pre Health Info Session on Committee Process

Dec 3: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 118 Rowell

Get started on the Spring '10 process for 2011 admission to professional schools.

Student Packet 2011 admission (PDF)

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Career Services: Not just for your senior year!

Four-year timeline

Year 1: Adjust
  • Get to know us at CS
  • Get to know faculty
  • Get involved on- or off-campus
  • Study!
Year 2: Explore and experiment
  • Evaluate your likes, skills
  • Learn what jobs exist
  • Think about internships
  • Draft a resume
Year 3: Focus
  • Focus on areas of interest
  • Gain experience (intern, research, etc.)
  • Develop relationships (faculty, alums, etc.)
  • Refine your resume
  • Write a cover letter
Year 4: Seek your path
  • Apply to jobs or graduate schools
  • Request and attend interviews
  • Evaluate offers
  • Accept a position or school commitment

Wasn't that easy?
Read the complete plan... or get started with your search.

Last modified November 20 2009 02:38 PM

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