In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center Ph.D. coaching team will guide you through converting your academic CV to an industry resume. Brief best practices will be shared, but most of the time will be spent actively working on your resume, so bring a laptop or a few printed copies of your […]
This worship will cover budgeting post-graduation based on career salary earnings, long-term planning for large purchases such as buying a house, and considering retirement options, employment benefits, relocation costs, and the process for employment. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/Rmjgd. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote […]
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, and provide time for students to practice answering common interview questions related […]
Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIn and the University Career Alumni Network) and how to leverage this network for career exploration and job/internship searching. There will be […]
A disability-inclusive workplace is an accessible workplace! Join us as we explore how to create and maintain inclusive, accessible environments for all, especially for individuals with disabilities. We'll cover practical support strategies, essential resources, and topics like disclosure, self-advocacy, and accommodations. Ideal for diversity, equity, and inclusion certificate participants, this session will help you champion […]
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 […]
Change It Up!© brings bystander intervention skills to students for the purpose of building supportive and respectful communities. Change It Up!© is based on a nationally recognized five-step bystander intervention model that develops students’ skills and confidence when intervening in situations that negatively impact campus climate. This workshop explores how students’ identities and experiences impact […]
Are you a graduate student intending to apply for industry jobs? While talking to potential employers, you’ll find yourself trying to describe your research to non-experts, struggling to avoid jargon, and feeling like your description is vague or unclear. In this University Career Center workshop, we’ll address this problem, develop specific strategies to describe your […]
As you may know, filing taxes as a graduate student isn't always as straightforward as we would hope. In this virtual event, Ed Jennings, the tax director at the University of Michigan, will walk us through how to prepare for tax season. This session is geared toward domestic students. You will have the opportunity to […]
Many of us are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and accept the extensive evidence from scholarly studies in psychology and neuroscience demonstrating that we all have unconscious biases that affect our interactions with others. The question then becomes, how do we not only become aware of our biases, but also work to overcome them? […]