Career Preparation
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...
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...
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...
Intro to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) for Grad Students
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) provides students with a framework for building skills with intentionality and aligning graduate training with career...
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...
Faculty Interviews: The Teaching Demonstration
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...
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...
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...
Careers (and Internships!) in Medical Writing
Do you love science? Do you enjoy writing? Learn how you can leverage both passions as a medical writer. Join Maureen Piotrowski, UMass alumna, to learn how...
Yes, Scholars are Using LinkedIn and You Should Too!
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...
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...