2009 cpw presentation

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Freshman/AlumniS I hi Pummer Internship ProgramCampus Preview Weekend 2009

Presentation by:

Rachel Greenberg and Shonool Malik

[email protected]

F/ASIP Office: Room 12-185, 617-253-4733


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The History of F/ASIP Founded by MIT Professor Arthur

Steinberg in 1997.

locate internships in the Cambridge area.

In 2008-09, F/ASIP has worked with over

many different disciplines, around the

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Value of Internships xp ore a career e

Gain skills & Build resume

Internshi s as a recruitin tool

From NACE Job Outlook 2009


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Employers Top 10 MostImportant Skills/Qualities1. Communication Skills2. Strong Work Ethic

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4. Initiative

5. Analytical Skills6. Computer Skills

7. Flexibility/Adaptability

8. Inter ersonal Skills relates well to others

9. Problem-Solving Skills

10.Technical Skills

From NACE Job Outlook 2009


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F/ASIP Program GoalsSelf-Assessment:elf-Assessment: and how you relate to others.

Career Exploration: Learn about the manyo ortunities that are available to ou.

Strategic Implementation: Once youknow what you are interested in, learn how toget what you want.


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F/ASIP Curriculum Seminars and resources provided throughout

Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Internshi Search Strate ies

Networking

Interviewing areer a r repara on

Requesting Letters of Recommendation

Professional Etiquette

Workplace Dynamics

Presentation Skills


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Develop Communication &Interpersonal Skills Professional Communication and Writing Skills

Resume and cover letter writing assignments and skillbuilding workshops.

Networking and Interviewing Conduct informational interviews with MIT students and

alums working in your field of interest. Complete a mock interview with F/ASIP staff, MIT faculty and

administrators, or MIT alumni.

Extensive networking skills practice & feedback in seminars.

industries present on the trends and opportunities in thatindustry.


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Develop Communication &Interpersonal Skills (cont.) Presentation Skills

Learn skills and strategies for giving effective presentations

Practice these skills in workshops and in your F/ASIP finalpresen a on.

Seminar Activities

Workplace Dynamics case studies and role plays

F/ASIP Alumni Mentor group discussions/ASIP Alumni Mentor group discussions


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Mentoring & Advising F/ASIP Career Advisor: Professional Career Counselors

mee regu ar y w s u en s as e r ass gne n v ua a v sor

to support them through each step of the program.

F/ASIP Alumni Mentor: F/ASIP Alumni Mentor: as par c pan s serve asupperclass peer advisors to an assigned group of 12 students.

Internship Mentor: Internship Mentor: pa rs s s u en s w an on-s econtact, often an MIT alumnus, to guide them through theirinternship experiences.

F/ASIP Alumni Network and Community Resources:Online database of past F/ASIP students to provide resources ontheir academic and professional experiences.


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Exclusive F/ASIP Benefits Special Events: Past Events have included Exploring your

o ce o a or, u en ane s, e ows p pp ca on

Info Sessions, and a International Student Resource Presentation.

Networking Opportunities: Networking Opportunities: os s even s suc asEmployer Networking Lunches, Employer Mock Interviews andStudent Networking Socials.

Weekly Emails:A comprehensive email listing sent each weekexclusively to F/ASIP students with internship opportunities andcareer-related events and resources.

Employer Connections: Dozens of employers look directly toF/ASIP for their freshman recruiting needs.


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The Secret to F/ASIP Success

participation in F/ASIP does NOTGUARANTEE a summer internship.

F/ASIP provides the tools to conduct anindependent internship search, training,opportunities to interview with a variety of

,workplace.


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Some Participating Companiesg p Apple Mor an Stanle

Boeing Booz Allen Hamilton

PioneerTechnologies

Bracebridge Capital

The Clinton Foundation

orporat on

Segway CombinatoRx

Cummins Engine

omson es

VMware

Hasbro Mass. General Hospital

VMware

croso


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How to Participate Application will be available online in early Mayp y y

(http://web.mit.edu/fasip) Go to Student Info

Follow Directions on how to complete Application

Completed applications will be accepted on a Completed applications will be accepted on arolling basis from June 1 through August 10,2009009 Participants will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance

by August 31st.


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What Questions DoYou Have?


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Todays PanelistsWendi Zhang: Senior Courses 15 & 18

Interned with China Educational Technology Initiative

Interned with Booz Allen Hamilton

-Interned with Booz Allen Hamilton

ruv arg: res manWill intern with VMware

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