Grad School 101 invites you to attend our inaugural Affinity Community Resource Week! The University has so much to offer you! We want to make sure that you know about some of the resources that are available. Our Affinity Community Resource Week offers a week’s worth of panels devoted to resources here at UofM that […]
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 and analyzing policy and outlining options for Congress. […]
This workshop will meet the needs of those applying for the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program, but is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs beyond academia can be challenging but […]
Bring your questions about internships and Rackham’s Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program to this informal drop-in session. Graduate career counselors from the University Career Center and Rackham staff will be available to answer your questions and discuss anything internship related—cover letters, resumes, interviewing, or guidelines for applying to Rackham’s program. Students are welcome to stop in […]
Bring your questions about internships and Rackham’s Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program to this informal drop-in session. Graduate career counselors from the University Career Center and Rackham staff will be available to answer your questions and discuss anything internship related—cover letters, resumes, interviewing, or guidelines for applying to Rackham’s program. Students are welcome to drop-in anytime […]
In this session, designed for first and second year graduate students, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about: University Career Center and Rackham resources for career and professional development Strategies for exploring career interests outside of academia Advice for networking Any related questions you might have Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/EPnRX. In addition to […]
This workshop is designed for those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program, but is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process, and […]
This workshop is open to all graduate students. It meets the needs of those interested in pursuing student-identified opportunities through the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. Internships are valuable professional experiences. However, finding the right internship opportunity can sometimes be a challenge. During this session, we will discuss strategies and resources to help you find […]
“Networking” is a word that’s thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? In this coffee chat for graduate students, we’ll unpack what networking is, why it’s useful, and some strategies to make it worthwhile. In particular, we’ll focus on informational interviewing as a valuable approach to gathering career-related information, in addition to […]
The University Career Center (UCC) is pleased to collaborate with Graduate Rackham International (GRIN) to present: Resume Fundamentals for International Graduate Students. In this workshop, you will: Identify the differences between a CV and resume Learn what employers look for in a resume Explore options for grad-student-specific resume writing Understand how to tailor your resume […]