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Career Resources

Career Exploration

Individual career advising appointments are available through the Career & Postdoctoral Services Office. Contact Ryan Wheeler or Mike Matrone to schedule.  

Ryan: self-assessment, career exploration, individual development plans, non-academic career paths, academic cover letters and CVs, cover letters and resumes for industry and non-academic careers, informational interviewing, interviewing practice, and negotiation.

Mike: Advising appointments: individual development plans, academic cover letters and CVs, research statements, teaching philosophy statements, cover letters and resumes for industry and non-academic careers, identifying and applying for fellowships and grants, and scientific writing assistance.

Walk in advising hours are held every Tuesday morning from 9:00am-11:45am. Drop in for a quick 15-minute consultation. No appointment is required.


Self Assessment

Self-assessment helps you identify your skills, interests, values, and personal preferences in work styles and environments. Self assessment can assist you in developing career decision-making strategies and allow you to articulate your strengths in resumes and interviews. Make an appointment with Ryan Wheeler to review self assessment options and exercises.

Career Exploration Panels & Workshops
The Career & Postdoctoral Services Office & the Society of Fellows arrange events to showcase a variety of career options. See: Career Workshop Series

Daphne Lurie & Ryan Wheeler co-facilitate a three-session Career Transitions Group to help postdocs and graduate students think through the decision of whether an academic career or other career options may be best for them.  In a confidential small group environment, participants discuss how knowing their values, interests, skills, and goals can help them take their next step. Scheduling and registration details are announced to the postdocs email list and posted to the Career Workshop Series page.


Course Reimbursement for Postdocs and Graduate Students

Reimbursement is offered for certain local professional development courses. Details, including reimbursement procedures, course eligibility, & FAQ, can be found on the course reimbursement website.

Career Resources: Non-Academic Job Search

Resume Writing

Interviewing

The Career & Postdoctoral Services Office offers videotaped practice interview/feedback sessions in small groups. Postdocs and gradudate students hear constructive comments about their verbal responses and body language from the facilitators and their peers. Participants' responses are videotaped and critiqued on-the-spot as each person takes turns fielding standard HR screening questions. Scheduling and registration details are announced to the postdocs email list and posted to the Career Workshop Series page.  

Social Media for Scientists

Networking & Professional Societies

Networking Guides

Other Resources