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Late Fall 2009
The seventh annual Bursting with Real Estate
Fri. Nov. 20
This year's event will be held on Friday, Nov. 20th from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm at the MIT Campus, in the Bush Room. This career program is a collaborative effort between Harvard Graduate School of Design and the MIT Center for Real Estate.
Graduate students from across Harvard University are cordially invited to attend this full day of career panels and networking opportunities with real estate professionals. Be sure to bring your Harvard student i.d. with you to gain entry to the program.
This year, our panels will focus on a very broad spectrum of career options, including corporate, nonprofit, and international opportunities.
Register today!
Full event details and registration instructions can be viewed at the MIT Center for Real Estate website.
LinkedIn/Social Networking Seminar
Mon. Nov. 16
Career Services is also offering this workshop on November 16 from 1:00-2:00 pm. Learn more and sign up in eRecruiting.
Build Boston will be here next week!
Nov. 18 - 20
Build Boston offers many professional development programs, design exhibits and networking opportunities in the architecture profession. Don't miss this must-attend industry event. For a complete list of workshops, special events and to register, visit: www.buildboston.com.
Highlights include:
- Speed Mentoring, Thursday, November 19, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
The Emerging Professionals Network invites you to try speed mentoring. Similar to "speed dating," mentors and mentees have five to eight minutes for introductory questions (suggested questions provided) before changing partners to meet someone new. - Resume and Portfolio Review, Friday, Nov. 20, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Bring your resume or portfolio for review by a building industry professional in the Emerging Professionals Lounge.
Registration is available online at www.buildboston.com/register or on site at Build Boston next week.
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Job Hunting During the Recession
Even during a recession, people are offered employment and begin new jobs. You cannot control the economy, but you can develop a number of strategies that will serve you well throughout your career. Here are a few suggestions:
- Plan that your job search will take longer during a recession. When the economy is sluggish, it simply takes longer to find work.
- Develop a plan A (your ideal job), as well as a plan B, C, and D. You will get to your plan A job - it may just take a few career steps in between.
- Develop short and long term goals. Consider an immediate job to make money, and keep your professional job search going.
- Utilize all of your alumni connections, both within the GSD as well as throughout Harvard University.
GSD students are encouraged to contact Career Services for help with resume and interview preparation. Email career@gsd.harvard.edu.
Advice from GSD Graduates
"First jobs are never perfect, often they are the opposite. Learn as much as you can and realize this is a first step in your career."
"Prepare an amazing portfolio."
"Rely upon your former teachers and employers - they know which firms are hiring and can put in a good word for you."
"It's not what you know, it's who you know. Talk to professors, critics, and fellow students."
"Look wide; utilize all of the resources at the university, including those outside of the GSD."
"Many jobs are last minute - don't panic if you don't get a job right away."
The Intern Development Program (IDP) is a comprehensive training program created to ensure that interns in the architecture profession gain the knowledge and skills required for the independent practice of architecture.
CLARB is the counterpart for landscape architects.
We are happy to announce that a group of GSD Alumni Council members have offered to volunteer as mentors to GSD students who are pursuing licensure. Please contact Meryl Golden for the list of volunteer mentors who will answer your questions about the licensure process.