This series is designed for advanced doctoral students and all Postdocs who are getting ready to transition towards diverse employment opportunities in academic and non-academic sectors in 2020-2021. This series will not include strategies for postdoctoral opportunities and faculty careers.
In this session, you will learn
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job search strategies: identify relevant opportunities, in some cases before the positions are posted, and search for open positions effectively.
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prepare sector-specific application materials: craft CVs or resumes and cover letters tailored to the norms of employment sectors. Specifically, learn how to translate an academic CV into a resume, how to identify and communicate relevant transferable skills in your cover letter.
Instructors
Yi Hao, Ph.D. - Assistant Director of Professional Development, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs
Sonali Majumdar, Ph.D. - Associate Director of Professional Development, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs