Wednesday, October 24 Wednesday, November 14 Monday, December 10 Any job search process can be a daunting one, and even more so when transitioning from one career path (like academia) to another. We often don’t know where to start: This session will provide an understanding of employment sectors and fields, labour market information, and will also introduce participants to the concept of the hidden job market. Monday, January 21 As an academic, you are likely familiar with the academic curriculum vitae (CV), which is the appropriate document for an academic job search. However, in a post-academic world, the CV is usually replaced by a resume. Converting your CV to a resume can be a daunting challenge, especially when one considers that your resume is a work in progress, and consequently is never really complete. As you consider a post-academic job search, take the opportunity to receive feedback and suggestions from staff and peers that will help you showcase your skills and accomplishments in a way that will get employers to stand up and take notice. Note: if you sign up for this session, you must bring a hard copy of your most current resume. Round robin style Wednesday, February 13 Does the thought of talking with someone you've never met make you uneasy? With greater access to information and so many tools, devices & programs that work to make everything in life as convenient as possible, it is easy to feel that pro-actively interacting with others is a relatively “unnecessary” activity. As our lives get busier, taking the time to connect with people often becomes an afterthought, something that is nice in theory but not essential enough to warrant regular attention. Such thinking can not only hinder our ability to achieve our goals it also can make accomplishing anything we want to do significantly more difficult. Networking is necessary for success both in life and when thinking about your own career planning & development. Join Craig Ingram, Associate Director – Career Management at the Ivey School of Business to discuss the true value of networking while also discussing specific ways to increase your networking effectiveness and make the most out of the opportunities you get to connect with others. Tuesday, March 26 One of the key job search strategies, both inside and outside of academia, is networking. If you attended 4 of 5 sessions in this series, then you are invited to participate in this capstone event, where you will have the opportunity to practice your networking skills with representatives from a variety of sectors. Business casual attire is required. 
Escaping the Ivory Tower
Schulich Graduate Career Series
Many graduate students spend their academic careers preparing for a faculty position, and when confronted with the idea of leaving academia, have no idea where to begin. This series of workshops will take participants through the process of identifying their transferrable skills, understanding the needs of the labour market, and finding strategies for succeeding in the non-academic job search. Escaping the Ivory Tower offers an introduction for graduate students who are contemplating leaving academia or are just seeking a better understanding of the relevance of their experience and knowledge in a non-academic setting.
You must be a current Schulich graduate student to participate. Space is limited and registration is required for all sessions in the series:
1. Lab Coat to Business Suit: Transitioning from Academia to Industry
While a graduate degree is no longer considered solely training for academic employment, many graduate students remain hesitant to pursue careers outside of academia. Many graduate students spend their academic careers preparing for a teaching position, and when confronted with the idea of leaving academia, have no idea where to begin. Join our panel of individuals as they share insights from their own transition. 2. Transferable Skills: Prove to Employers Why You’re the Right Person for the Job
When contemplating work outside of the academy, many advanced degree holders feel that they have no specific skills to offer prospective employers, or they feel that their skills are so narrowly defined that they are unable to see their value outside of the lab. This, of course, is entirely untrue, but easy to think when you are surrounded by people who have similar skill sets. Learn how to understand the needs of employers and how best to demonstrate your unique suitability for a role. 3. Where Are All the Jobs, Anyway? Strategies for Conducting a Post-Academic Job Search
2:00-4:00 p.m.
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4. Me Inc.: Using a Resume to Effectively Market Yourself
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 5. The Necessity of Networking: Gaining Awareness, Building Reputation & Achieving Your Goals Most Effectively
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.If you attend at least 4 out of 5 of the above sessions you may register for the capstone event:
6. Life’s a Pitch: Putting Your Relationship Building Skills Into Practice
4:00 p.m. Register now!
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