Career Clinic: Demystifying Jobs Ads & Cover Letters
Date and Time
February 11, 2019
12:00PM - 01:30PM EST
Location
Bibring Room, Gordon Hall, 2nd Floor, 25 Shattuck Street
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Facilitator: James Gould, PhD, Director, HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows
Workshop Description: By understanding the job ad and aligning your cover letter to the content, candidates can quickly and concisely convey interest and job fit, all in just one page. This interactive workshop will cover the basics of crafting and tailoring your cover letter to address specific qualifications employers are looking for when they advertise open positions.
Note: these workshops are interactive, participants are expected to submit a draft cover letter and the job ad by 4pm Thursday, February 7th.
Series Description: Going on the job market is much more than just submitting an application and watching the offers come rolling in. It’s about finding a good fit and concisely conveying your career trajectory. This interactive monthly series will help participants prepare their minds and materials for the job search process through peer review and guided exercises.
The 2019 Career Clinics will be held the 2nd Monday of the month. Please feel free to bring your lunch, beverages will be provided.
Facilitator: James Gould, PhD, Director, HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows
Workshop Description: By understanding the job ad and aligning your cover letter to the content, candidates can quickly and concisely convey interest and job fit, all in just one page. This interactive workshop will cover the basics of crafting and tailoring your cover letter to address specific qualifications employers are looking for when they advertise open positions.
Note: these workshops are interactive, participants are expected to submit a draft cover letter and the job ad by 4pm Thursday, February 7th.
Series Description: Going on the job market is much more than just submitting an application and watching the offers come rolling in. It’s about finding a good fit and concisely conveying your career trajectory. This interactive monthly series will help participants prepare their minds and materials for the job search process through peer review and guided exercises.
The 2019 Career Clinics will be held the 2nd Monday of the month. Please feel free to bring your lunch, beverages will be provided.