PhD Plus Career Design courses and series help students identify their core values and interests, explore diverse career pathways and practice professional development strategies. This series is best suited for Master's and PhD students in year 2 and above, and Postdoctoral Scholars at all stages of training.
Please note: This course or series is strongly encouraged for participation in the PhD Plus Internship Program.
In Fall 2024, 4 iterations of Career Design will be offered:
Career Design for the Life Sciences (1-credit course)
This semester-long, in-person course will focus on the stages of career development for Master's and PhD students in the life sciences. The course will include self-assessment activities, career exploration strategies, and goal setting exercises to assist you in moving forward with your personal career goals. Student participants will also connect with life science professionals directly. The course will run from August 28 - December 4 from 11-11:50am in 123 Ridley Hall, and the course number is BIOL 8310. Register today via SIS!
Career Design for STEM
This 5-week series is open to all graduate students and postdocs in STEM fields. Participants in this series will identify career fields of interest, transferable skills they have developed, and networking strategies. The series will be held online from October 3 - 31 from 12-1pm. Participants who attend 4 of 5 sessions in the series will receive a digital badge. The badge will be issued by PhD Plus through Credly, a badging platform. Register HERE.
Career Design for the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
This 5-week series is open to all graduate students and postdocs in the arts, humanities, and social science fields. Participants in this series will learn more about the variety of career options available to advanced degree earners in their fields. They will also practice networking strategies to connect with professionals in a range of occupations. The series will be held online from October 9 - Nov. 6 from 12-1pm. Participants who attend 4 of 5 sessions in the series will receive a digital badge. The badge will be issued by PhD Plus through Credly, a badging platform. Register HERE.
NEW in Fall 2024: Career Design for Master's Students
This 4-week series will focus on the specific career needs of Master's students. In this series, students will develop a better sense of who they are, what they are interested in, skills they have developed, and what they value in a job. After going through this self-assessment, students will learn more about the variety of career options available to Master's degree holders. The series will be held in-person from October 17 through November 7 from 12-1pm, and participants attending 3 of 4 sessions will receive a digital badge. The badge will be issued by PhD Plus through Credly, a badging platform. Register HERE.
Spring 2025:
Career Design for Postdocs
The spring series of Career Design for Postdocs is comprised of five weekly sessions. This is a great opportunity for postdocs to explore career pathways and network with fellow postdocs in other departments. Postdocs registered for the series will be expected to complete assignments prior to each session and attend at least 4 out of 5 sessions. In person attendance is highly encouraged, virtual option accommodations can be made available on a case-by-case basis.
Questions? Contact Fatima Saldana Morales, PhD, Assistant Director for Postdoctoral Affairs ([email protected])