Career Engagement

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PhDs Who Excel in Career Engagement: 

Envision Multiple Paths to Career Success

You embrace curiosity, explore multiple possibilities, and experiment with different options that align with your expertise and goals. You integrate your values, interests, and strengths into your decision-making to create a purpose-driven career journey. 

Build a Network

You cultivate meaningful professional relationships and seek guidance from individuals who can help advance your career. 

Invest in Self-Development

You deepen your self-awareness and embrace learning opportunities to enhance your professional growth and development. 

Emphasize Relevant Accomplishments

You communicate accomplishments that emphasize your relevant expertise and skills and showcase the impact of your work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess Your career engagement Skills  

2024-2025 Schedule

Drop-in PhD Career Advising

April 3, 2025, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

Drop by IGAB 1N05 to chat with Career Coach David Feeney about any of the following topics/questions/concerns:

•    Writing CVs and Resumes (feel free to bring yours in for review!)
•    Job search techniques & tips for interviews
•    Informational interviewing
•    Networking and making connections
•    Using LinkedIn
•    General questions about your career path

Feel free to register OR just drop in!

LinkedIn Lunch & Learn

April 15, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

Did you know that many companies actively use LinkedIn for recruiting? LinkedIn is a powerful job search tool - if used right. Join Career Coach David Feeney for this Lunch & Learn session and be sure to bring your laptop to work on your LinkedIn profile!

Participants in this session will explore ways to optimize a LinkedIn profile, develop skills in using LinkedIn to build a professional network, and effectively use LinkedIn as an asset in the job search. 

Converting your CV to a Resume

April 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

Building an effective resume can be challenging; keeping the resume to no more than 2 pages can be frustrating. Join Career Coach David Feeney and learn how to transfer the highlights of your comprehensive CV to an effective, attention-grabbing resume!

Networking Skills for Conferences

May 1, 2025, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

Academic conferences are not only platforms for presenting research; they're gateways to learning, collaboration, and forging meaningful connections that can shape your professional journey. Whether you're an early-career researcher or a seasoned academic, this workshop will equip you with the tools and strategies to harness the power of conference networking. 

more Career Engagement resources for PhDs

Life Design (Career Education)

Life Design harnesses design thinking methods to support career and life planning.

Interviewing Support (Career Education)

Interviewing is an art and the key to success is preparation. Practice your skills in mock interviews, workshops, and more.

Career Education Workshops and Events

Check out upcoming workshops on topics including interview skills, using LinkedIn, resume writing, AI in career planning, and special topics for International students.

Employer Information Sessions

Every year, employers and educational recruiters visit campus to meet and recruit students.

Graduate Student Internship Program

The Graduate Student Internship Program is designed to bridge the gap between academia and the workplace.

International Student Services - Working and Volunteering

Learn about work permits, immigration, and more!