Thursday, September 1, 2011

What's on tap this year!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey about what you're hoping this job search club can provide! Based on your input, Alli and I have identified 10 key topics that will be the focus on meetings this year, as well as a number of topics that will be discussed over informal lunches. There were also a number of topics for which the staff at the Career Services Center are more well-equipped.

The plan below is subject to change, but here's some of what you can expect:

Fall Quarter Job Search Club Meetings: one Friday per month, 2-4pm, Crick Conference Room
Friday, 9/30: a panel of postdocs shares their job search experiences
Friday, 10/28: non-academic jobs and how to find them
Friday, 11/18: how to write a strong research statement (come with a draft prepared)
Friday, 12/9: making the most of your CV/resumé (come with your current CV/resumé)

Winter Quarter Topics (exact dates & times TBA)
A panel of junior faculty shares their job search experiences
Practice interviews: get a preview of what an on-site interview is like, and learn from watching others
What you've always wanted to know but were afraid to ask: a session where you can submit anonymous questions about anything job-search related

Spring Quarter Topics (exact dates & times TBA)
Teaching Jobs: how to write a teaching statement, design a course, & market yourself
Clinical & Government Jobs: where to find them and how to get them
Grantwriting: general guidelines and specific resources

Informal Lunches: year-round, when there aren't faculty meetings.
Topics to include: time management tips, how to get the most out of conferences, balancing family and professional lives, grants, and more! Feel free to suggest additional topics!

Career Services Center: those who are interested in non-academic tracks should make sure to check out the previous post about what the Career Services Center has to offer, including converting CVs to resumés, non-academic interviews, and networking tips!

Posted by Matt at 1:48 PM

1 comment:

  1. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Hello! Thank you for this article. By the way, have you come across josty.org? It's a great job search engine.

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