Career Resources

Career Workshop Series

Details for upcoming programs are publicized within the labs and through the postdoc and grad student mailing lists. Videos and handouts are often available for past events. See menu on right of this page for access (internal access only).

Upcoming Programs - CA

Meet the Alumni Fireside Chat w/ Chris Yohn, Ph.D.

Tues, May 15 at 4:00pm, Faculty Club Library
RSVP required

Managing Your Online Professional Presence

Need to spruce up your LinkedIn profile? Attend this interactive workshop on Thurs, May 31 at 3:30pm in the IT Services Training Room
RSVP required

Negotiation Skills with Linda Barkacs

Learn to negotiate with confidence from USD Business School Professor Linda Barkacs. Fri, May 11 at 4:00pm in Committee Lecture Hall.

Responsible Conduct of Research Training

The next NIH-approved course will be offered at TSRI in July 2012. See this page for more information (internal access only).

Grantsmanship and Funding Fest

Stay tuned for multiple events and workshops late May through July.

Videotaped Practice Interviews

Need interviewing practice? The Career and Postdoctoral Services Office is offering a videotaped mock interview/feedback session in a small group setting. Hear constructive comments about your verbal responses and body language from the facilitators and your peers. Your answers will be videotaped and critiqued on-the-spot as you take turns fielding standard HR screening questions. Next session: July-August, 2012. Registration required.

Careers in Industry: Getting from Job Ad to Interview

1-hour workshop led by Ryan Wheeler, M.A. Learn how to effectively target industry positions by highlighting your accomplishments, structuring a winning resume, writing compelling cover letters, and developing your online professional profile. Next workshop: July 2012. Registration required.

Career Transitions Group

Daphne Lurie, Ph.D. & Ryan Wheeler co-facilitate a three-session 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. Registration required.

Participants must RSVP and commit to all three session dates:
Next session: July/August 2012