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Appreciative Interviewing

Kalamazoo Room, 2nd Floor, Michigan League 911 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Appreciative Interviewing is an advanced workshop that focuses on some of the values and skills needed for community-engaged projects that involve relationship-building, communication, interviews, and/or qualitative data. Participants will learn how to listen, what makes a good question, and how to ask good questions; participants will also have the opportunity to practice and apply these […]

Demonstrating a Commitment to Diversity

Online

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 […]

Negotiation Basics

Online

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 there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. This event is intended to […]

Writing a Diversity Statement

West Conference Room, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Increasingly, hiring committees are interested in how prospective faculty job candidates will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As a result, many academic employers have begun to request a diversity statement as part of the faculty job application process. In this interactive session, we will discuss best practices for writing diversity statements, examine sample […]

December 2024 Postdoctoral Orientation

Online

Each month, an orientation session is offered for all new postdoctoral research fellows, and those with a new postdoctoral research fellow appointment in the U-M human resources system within the past two months at the University of Michigan. The orientation session includes information about the role of postdocs, working with your P.I./supervisor, campus resources, benefits […]