This workshop is for graduate students who want to learn more about informational interviewing. Some of the topics we will discuss include: What is an informational interview? Who should I talk to? How do I request an interview? How can I prepare for the conversation? What questions should I ask? How can I follow-up? This […]
What is a well-designed life? How do you find a career where you can thrive? Inspired by Stanford’s Designing Your Life curriculum, this interactive, six-week, in-person seminar will teach graduate students and postdoctoral fellows principles for designing a fulfilling career. Participants must commit to attending all six sessions of the seminar and a $10 registration […]
Often called the “congressional watchdog,” the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that advises Congress about ways to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable, and responsive. One way GAO supports oversight of taxpayer dollars is by reporting on agency program and policy effectiveness, analyzing policy, and outlining options for Congress. GAO’s […]
We are offering a series of virtual coffee chats for the graduate student community, hosted by Rackham's embedded University Career Center career counselor. The topic for this session is negotiation—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 […]
Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections […]
This workshop is open to graduate students who want to learn more about consulting. Some of the topics we will discuss include: What is consulting? What do you actually do on the job? What are consulting firms looking for when recruiting advanced degree candidates? What is it like for Ph.D. students to transition to consulting? […]
What is a well-designed life? How do you find a career where you can thrive? Inspired by Stanford’s Designing Your Life curriculum, this interactive, six-week, in-person seminar will teach graduate students and postdoctoral fellows principles for designing a fulfilling career. Participants must commit to attending all six sessions of the seminar and a $10 registration […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aptitude is now highly valued by many employers, both within and beyond academe. This interactive workshop will: Show how employers are evaluating DEI in job interviews Provide opportunities for reflection on how you demonstrate your commitment to DEI Provide time for students to practice answering common interview questions related to […]