Home Professional Development Developing Core Skills Developing Core Skills Graduate students and postdocs develop a variety of skills that help them to thrive in diverse academic and work environments. These skills often extend beyond experiences in the classroom or lab and can be translated to a variety of professional contexts. Click on the links below to discover more about each skill, explore resources for your skill development, and learn how to apply your student and postdoc experiences to diverse careers. Core Skills Career Development Explore career opportunities, define your professional goals, and develop skills for a successful job search. Collaboration Develop skills to work effectively with other towards shared objectives and towards interdisciplinary engagement. Communication Learn how to effectively convey your research or ideas to a variety of audiences in both written and oral contexts. Content Expertise Establish mastery of knowledge and methodologies in your academic discipline. Leadership Demonstrate the ability to create positive change through motivating others and accomplishing goals. Personal Well-Being Find deeper meaning, balance, and purpose in your professional and personal journey. Teaching Engage learners more effectively through an exploration of teaching and learning best practices. Contact Us Hours: Professional Development and Engagement is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays and on university holidays. Location 1530 Rackham Building 915 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 Contact Phone: 734.647.4013 Fax: 734.936.2848 Email: [email protected]
Career Development Explore career opportunities, define your professional goals, and develop skills for a successful job search.
Collaboration Develop skills to work effectively with other towards shared objectives and towards interdisciplinary engagement.
Communication Learn how to effectively convey your research or ideas to a variety of audiences in both written and oral contexts.
Leadership Demonstrate the ability to create positive change through motivating others and accomplishing goals.
Personal Well-Being Find deeper meaning, balance, and purpose in your professional and personal journey.
Teaching Engage learners more effectively through an exploration of teaching and learning best practices.
