Career Preparation

Crafting the perfect faculty cover letter can be stressful! What do I write about? Should I use letterhead? How much of the cover letter overlaps with my...

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...

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...

In this workshop, you will learn the essentials of crafting a teaching portfolio that showcases your effectiveness in the classroom. Topics will include the...

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

If you are applying to faculty jobs, you are likely going to be asked to submit a diversity statement. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the two things that...

How do you talk about teaching on the faculty job market? What are search committees looking for? This interactive workshop will cover the basics, as well as...

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...

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...

Are you interested in a career outside academia, but unsure about which organization would be the best fit for you? Perhaps you love science, but also dream...

How can you make your research stand out among a sea of applications? Participants will draft language about their research that can be used in all facets of...