CNS Graduate Student Career Advisor Introduction
Welcome!
My name is Amanda Hickey, and I am excited to serve as the Graduate Student Career Advisor for the College of Natural Sciences. My role is to support you as you explore career paths, develop professional skills, and plan your next steps, whether that is in academia, industry, or another field.
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You can schedule one-on-one appointments with me for support with:
- Polishing résumés and CVs
- Drafting strong cover letters
- Exploring career pathways (academia versus industry)
- Job search strategies
- Interview preparation
- Salary negotiation
- Networking guidance
- LinkedIn optimization
- And more!
Schedule a career advising appointment through Handshake.
We can meet virtually or in-person.
My office is located in Morrill II, Room 321.
CNS Graduate Student Resources
Links to resources that are useful for career and professional development for MS/PhD students
On-Campus Career & Professional Development Partners
Information and links about our on campus career and professional development partners
Resources for International Graduate Students
Information on working in the United States during an Internship or Co-op (OPT) and post-graduation (OPT)