Professional Development Opportunities, Fall 2014

9/12/2014 Katrina Hagler, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions

Written by Katrina Hagler, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions

Career Fair Success for Graduate Students
Sept. 16th, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
210 Illini Union
We’ll break down the dreaded “elevator speech,” practice talking to employers about skills and experiences, and develop strategies for making connections at career fairs.
Presented by the Graduate College

 

CVs and Cover Letters
Sept. 22th, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
210 Illini Union
CV’s are used for the academic job search and fellowship applications. This workshop will provide guidelines for writing CV and cover letters.
Presented by the Graduate College

 

Developing Research Statements for the Job Search
Sept. 29th, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
407 Illini Union
Wondering about what search committees look for in research statements? Our faculty panel will present best practices as well as answer your questions.

Preparing for Academic Interviews
Oct. 1st, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
210 Illini Union
Learn what to expect in academic interviews, including format, types of questions, and timelines. You will gain strategies for preparing for interviews, including department research, questions to ask, and logistics. You will learn how to demonstrate your experience and professionalism through your interview answers. The interactive workshop will provide an opportunity for you to practice and receive feedback on your interview answers.
Presented by the Graduate College

Securing that Perfect Position in Academia/The Academic Job Search
Oct. 8th, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
143 MEB
Registration will be required--information will be sent to MechSE students via email.

Promoting Your Graduate Experience Beyond Academia: From CVs to Resumes
Oct. 14th, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
407 Illini Union
Don’t scrap your CV! Learn how to transform your research, teaching, and services experience into a resume for internships and full-time positions in industry, government, and non-profit organizations.
Presented by the Graduate College
 

Tell me about yourself: Developing Professional messages for the Job Search
Oct. 15th, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
407 Illini Union
A powerful professional message is essential for crafting application materials, creating a positive web presence, and practicing successful interviewing strategies. During this workshop we will introduce effective templates for developing professional profiles and work with you to build messages that can be used throughout your job search.
Presented by the Graduate College
 

Finding the Right Postdoc for You
Oct. 27th, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
406 Illini Union
Considering a postdoctoral position after graduation? Our postdoc panel will present best practices for the application process as well as answer your questions.
Presented by the Graduate College

 


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This story was published September 12, 2014.