by James Dau | Jul 15, 2024
In a world of exploitation, overwork, and burnout—where many of us rely on providing some form of labor to survive— what does regenerative and sustainable productivity look like for first-generation BIPOC students? In this interactive workshop, you will explore...
by James Dau | May 24, 2024
Rackham’s Info Fair provides the premier opportunity for newly admitted graduate students to learn about the many resources and organizations available to them at Rackham and around the university. The Info Fair will take place immediately after the Fall Welcome...
by James Dau | May 24, 2024
Join us at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre for Rackham Graduate School’s Fall Welcome Ceremony—an inspiring event where you’ll learn about the incredible offerings of Rackham from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. Get ready to be motivated, gain...
by Rackham Graduate School | May 10, 2024 | News
At our Rackham 101 virtual events, you’ll learn about all of the resources available to you as a Rackham Student.
by James Dau | May 9, 2024
Negotiation is something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We’ll talk through the steps involved in salary negotiation, as well as negotiation tips that can be utilized in other contexts. Bring your questions, as...
by James Dau | May 8, 2024
This workshop is perfect for any graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It will focus on preparing you to navigate the interview process and to...
by James Dau | May 8, 2024
Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development and job/internship search. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIN and UCAN) and how to leverage this network for...
by James Dau | May 8, 2024
For many soon-to-graduate Ph.D. students, coordinating a tandem job search—applying both to academic and non-academic jobs—becomes a reasonable way to expand your options. In this workshop, we will discuss concrete ways to time, strategize, and optimize the tandem job...
by James Dau | May 8, 2024
Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally, learning from what others have done in their careers is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your...
by James Dau | May 8, 2024
We are offering a number of virtual coffee chats for the graduate student community this summer, hosted by Rackham’s embedded University Career Center career counselors. The topic for this session is informational interviewing, which can be a powerful tool to aid in...
