E140A - Session 2

MFP Forum Overview & Job Search

Summary

During the first part of class, we will introduce the MFP Forum, discuss the goals and deliverables, and answer any questions. This online forum provides a place to log thoughts and reflections about MFP.

The rest of the class period will be devoted to discussing the job search process. We will be joined by some MFP alumni who will share their advice and insights into the interviewing process.

Required Readings (Policy on Required Readings.)

• The MFP Forum Overview
• Employer Database
• Information for Employers Interested in Participating in MFP
• Information about the Job Search for Students
• Job Search FAQ's
• The Seven Habits of MFP Job Search Etiquette
• Watch the following short video clip:

  Study Questions (Policy on Study Questions.)

  1. What questions do you have about the forum or the assignment?
  2. After reading through the Information for Employers, is there any information that you think is missing from this page? Imagine you were an employee at a startup. What information would you want to see on this page?
  3. Peruse the listing of previous companies and the database listing mentor companies interested in hiring Fellows for the summer. Are there types of companies that you would like to see more of?
  4. What questions do you have that were not answered by the web pages? Bring these questions to class and be prepared to ask questions of the past Mayfield Fellows.

  Assignment 1

  Login into the MFP Forum. Under the session assignment topic answer the following questions:

  1) The industry or industries that interest you.

  2) Job positions you would like to consider

  3) Any companies that you have already identified as potential mentor companies.

  4) On the following scale, how far along are you in the job search?

  1: Haven't started the search
  2: Have identified companies of interest
  3: Have contacted companies of interest
  4: Have had a few interviews
  5: Have had several interviews
  6: Have a job offer
  7: Have accepted a job!

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