Career Preparation

Job interviews are enough to make anyone nervous. But what’s up with those questions that seem to stray from the job description to focus on random topics about

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...

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...

Are you hoping to interview for a faculty job this year? Often first-round screening interviews are scheduled with little notice, so it’s good to be prepared...

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...

Have you heard that you should be doing informational interviews in order to explore your career options or to become a better job applicant? Not sure how...

The Individual Development Plan (IDP) provides students with a framework for building skills with intentionality and aligning graduate training with career...

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...

A majority of faculty searches now include a teaching demo. Although the content of the demo is important, it is your engaging and interactive pedagogy on...

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...

Exploring career options or looking for jobs? This session will introduce the USAJOBS platform and provide key information about searching for and applying...

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...