Career Clinics: Demystifying Job Ads and Cover Letters

Date: 

Monday, June 10, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Location: 

Bibring Room, Gordon Hall, 2nd Floor, 25 Shattuck Street
REGISTATION CLOSED
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 3pm the Thursday before the workshop. Please email a copy of your cover letter and the relevant job ad to: postdoc_office@hms.harvard.edu
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.