Career Preparation

Event Date:July 25, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom This workshop will show you the steps to best prepare to meet with employers at these career fairs- including your Elevator Pitch (a quick 30-second way to introduce yourself, get one or two critical points across, and connect with someone new), questions to ask […]

Event Date:June 8, 2023 – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) The Center for Graduate Life and Learning is launching mentee training for doctoral students based on the curriculum developed by the Center for the Improvement of the Mentored Experience in Research (CIMER) Institute. In this first session, students will learn strategies […]

Event Date:April 26, 2023 – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Location:Zoom Salary negotiation for most people is an afterthought of the career exploration process. It can be a nerve-racking and sweat-inducing proposition, but it doesn’t have to be. With preparation, practice, and data-based dialogue, you can work to ensure that you are being paid a […]

Event Date:April 25, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom Pivot is the world’s largest database of funding from government and non-profit organizations, looking to provide money for academic research and education. Currently, over $107 Billion in opportunities are open in Pivot, with deadlines coming up this year with billions available for everything from […]

Event Date:April 18, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) Through this workshop, students will gain insight on what it takes to ace a second interview with emphasis placed on the preparation and execution needed for success. Presenter: Brooke Brown, Associate Director and Career Coach at The University Career Center. Please, […]

Event Date:April 13, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) In this workshop, you will learn from how to dress for an interview, small talk before the interview begins, arriving promptly to thank you notes and accepting offers. Grab a slice of pizza after the workshop! Presenter: Lori Brasile, Assistant Director […]

Event Date:March 17, 2023 – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) Want to understand how the research skills you’ve built in graduate school might be useful in the private sector? Join Guiseppe Scazziota, Managing Director at Cefla North America, to learn about how Cefla’s research lab integrates engineering, chemistry, data analytics, and […]

Event Date:March 9, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 No one is born knowing how to save or invest. Every successful investor starts with the basics and this workshop is right for you! As a student, you might think that saving and investing are something you don’t need to consider right now. […]

Event Date:March 8, 2023 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) Join us as we discover best practices to network both in-person at events and through virtual options. This is a skill that you will use throughout your career and one of the best ways to source new opportunities. Presenter: Megan Corkery, […]

Event Date:March 7, 2023 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location:Zoom The ability to personally connect with an interviewer is one of the most important factors in successfully landing an internship or position. That small talk during the first few minutes really does matter, and being aware of current events, including sporting events like March […]