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Job Seekers: Click here to register as an attendee. Registration is free and required for job seekers.
Want a job with the cool and innovative companies that are hiring? Let us help - register for the Career Combine now.
MITX has teamed up with Greenhorn Connect to bring you our annual Career Combine - an event to connect and educate you on the opportunities that exist in the Internet business and marketing industry.
Why a "Combine?" Because finding a job in today's market is like competing for a spot in the NFL draft. Your mental and physical abilities are tested against fierce competition and you have to make yourself stand out. Luckily, the Career Combine is your opportunity to learn how to make it from the bench, to the interview, to the field!
In one afternoon you can have your resume reviewed, learn about managing and marketing your "personal brand", and apply for open positions in the digital industry (view our participating companies here)
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Company Showcases: Acquia, Azigo, Boston Interactive, Compete, Constant Contact, Hill Holliday, Jack Morton, LogMeIn, Microsoft, OfficeDrop, One to One Interactive, Raiz Labs, SCVNGR, TripAdvisor, ZipCar (click here to learn more about their open positions) |
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Resume Reviews -- First impressions are important, and when you're looking for a job, your resume is your first impression with your future employer. Take a few minutes to have your resume reviewed by the people who review them as part of their job and hear personalized tips on how to improve your resume. |
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Educational Session: Managing and Marketing Your Personal Brand
Presented by: Chris Colbert - CEO, Holland Mark -- In this marketplace, it's critical that you stand out and stand for something. Don't miss this session on how to re-think your professional package and how to do it more effectively. Not only will you be inspired with the knowledge of how powerful your brand can be, you'll have a chance to think about what your brand is and why it makes you a strong candidate. Whether you are an entry level job candidate or looking for a mid-career change of direction, these 60 minutes will benefit you. |
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Greenhorn Connect Panel Discussion: Careers in Entrepreneurship with Cort Johnson, DART Boston |
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Presented by: Dave Balter - CEO, BzzAgent, Inc., Jeff Bussgang - General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners, Marsh Sutherland - President, Walden Recruiting & co-Founder of SocialGrow -- The idea of working for a fast paced, hyper growth, high risk, high reward company is super compelling but what does it take to work for one? We will be talking to startup industry veterans Jeff Bussgang, Adam Marchick and Marsh Sutherland about jobs in the startup space. We'll look into how to go about choosing the startup that's right for you, whether you should be learning vs. earning and what's the best way to go about getting a job at a startup. If you are looking to learn how you can get involved with a company that's super exciting and offers incredible opportunity you are not going to want to miss this discussion! |
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MITX Panel Discussion: Position In The Digital Industry
Presented by: Tim Walsh - Senior Search Consultant, Hireminds, Tracey Greene - Vice Presient of Interface Design & Chief Creative Director, Bridgeline Digital, Healy Jones - Vice President Marketing, OfficeDrop -- Get a birdseye's view into the who, what and why of the digital industry. If you're wondering what types of companies are digital (and what that means), who the major players are or what types of positions are changing the face of the industry and show significant promise for the future, you don't want to miss this session. Not only will you leave understanding the vibrancy and promise of this industry to employ in Massachusetts, you'll also hear why interactive and digital companies in Boston represent the best creative and technological innovations in the U.S. You'll leave with a clear understanding of the expertise, the experience needed, and what really happens in a day. |
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This event is for students, recent grads, and entry-level job seekers, so if you are looking for a job, eager to learn about the industry, or want to hone your skills to gain a competitive advantage, then register and submit your resume here. All attendees must submit their resume and register before the event.
And if you're a company looking to hire entry-level talent, please contact Jaime Reynolds at jaime@mitx.org by Friday April 9th.
Click here to read our Registration Policy
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