Career Engagement

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Graduate Students 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  

2025-2026 Schedule

Converting Your CV to a Resume

January 21, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 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 tailored resume!

PhD Career Prep Series Part 1: Beyond Academia

February 11, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

This is part one of a three-part workshop series. In part one, we will consider the following: what are the unique career challenges facing PhD students? How can you leverage the skills you've gained during your doctoral experience to embark on a successful career journey after graduation? How can you identify and articulate your transferable and foundational skills and competencies to multiple audiences?

We will be referring to the Own Your Future self-assessment and five pillar areas throughout, so please ensure you complete the self-assessment here before attending.

PhD Career Prep Series Part 2: Interviewing

February 18, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

This is part two of a three-part workshop series. In part two, we will explore how people who do well in interviews are good storytellers. You will explore how to craft stories demonstrating your transferable skills while also understanding what is expected in a job interview. You will learn about the various types of interview questions and how to succeed using tried and true strategies.

PhD Career Prep Series Part 3: Cultivating Career-Enhancing Connections

February 25, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

This is part three of a three-part workshop series. In part three, we explore marketplace realities and dispel the myths of networking. You will learn how to build and cultivate professional relationships over time, create connections, and gain support throughout your career journey. We'll offer step-by-step strategies to help you focus your networking activities.

more Career Engagement resources for Grad Students

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!