Career Preparation
Resume Basics
Preparing for a job or internship search? This session will talk about the differences between a CV and a resume, help you understand how employers screen...
Faculty Interviews: Tips for the Campus Visit
Join us for a discussion about what to expect, how to prepare, who to impress, things to avoid, and how candidates are often judged in an faculty interview.
How to Write a (Better) Cover Letter
In an oversaturated job market, demonstrating “fit" is critical - and the cover letter is the best place to make the persuasive argument that you are right...
Interview Strategies
The thought of interviewing can feel stressful when we don't know what to expect or how candidates will be evaluated. Whether interviewing in person or...
Using LinkedIn to Support Your Job Search
Are you missing out on jobs and internships? Searching in the right place is important, and so is letting companies find you! Learn how to use LinkedIn and...
Looking for an Easy Way to Network?
Job candidates referred through connections are more likely to bypass application screeners and learn of opportunities not publicly advertised. Do you have a...
Using an IDP to Plan Your Career
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) provides a framework for building skills with intentionality and aligning training with career aspirations. This...
Faculty Interviews: Giving a Job Talk
At research institutions, the success of your interview may be determined by your job talk (and following Q+A). In this short session, we will discuss the...
First-Round Faculty Interview Practice
Are you hoping to interview for a faculty job this year? Often first first-round screening interviews are scheduled with little notice, so it’s good to be prepa
Making a CV When You’re New to Grad School
Just starting graduate school and wondering what goes on your CV? It can seem like the standard sections don’t quite fit your experience (yet) and your...
Negotiating a Job Offer
Are you hearing that you should negotiate your job offer, but feeling unsure about how to do this? If you are considering jobs outside academia or...
Looking for an Easy Way to Network?
Job candidates referred through connections are more likely to bypass application screeners and learn of opportunities not publicly advertised. Do you have a...