Career Exploration & Planning
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This virtual workshop introduces graduate students to the stages of the job search and helps them identify how to move through a career transition with purpose and strategy. In this workshop by Beyond the Professoriate, you will learn: The different needs of academic vs non-academic hiring committees and managers, and […]
Read the February 2023 edition of the Professional Development Newsletter for Graduate Students. Download
Workshop by Beyond the Professoriate on How to Conduct a Successful Job Search (and Mistakes to Avoid). Many graduate students find the prospect of a new career outside of academia to be overwhelming. It is important that students recognize that there are stages to a career transition. Each stage has […]
Career Exploration: Research Administration offers insights for pursuing careers in research administration such as research development, project management, and others. noon-1pm, February 3, 2023 In-person in the Graduate School Multipurpose Room (Monarch Hall 2100) or via Zoom. Watch the recording here:
Donuts and Development offers a drop-in opportunity to meet with Dr. Wie Yusuf and learn about Career Pathways and how it can help you. January 18th and January 26th from 10-11am in the Webb Center by Starbucks. Career Exploration: Research Administration offers insights for pursuing careers in research administration such […]
Women in High Performance Computing and Information Technology Leadership Roles October 12, 2022 1:00 p.m. via Zoom Presented by Virginia Women in HPC (VA-WHPC) Hear from female leaders in the HPC & IT field sharing challenges and successes experienced throughout their careers. This is a great opportunity to learn about […]
Speakers: Jo Ann Short, President and CEO of The Planning Council Liz Pasqualini, Vice President of Community Engagement at VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 12pm-1pm in Webb Center and via Zoom (Thank you to the ODU School of Public Service and the Hampton Roads Chapter of the […]
Read the March 2022 edition of the Professional Development Newsletter for Graduate Students. Download
LinkedIn is a powerful platform for connecting with each other, especially in professional capacities. According to Jennifer van Alstyne (of The Academic Designer), it’s a helpful tool for networking, looking for academic and non-academic jobs, and highlighting your work. Watch her video on LinkedIn for Grad Students. Other benefits of […]