Identifying transferable skills can be one of the most difficult processes in preparing for a job search. Graduate students are trained to talk about what they know, not what they do. Employers want to know what you can do for their organization and hire based on a combination of skills, […]
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Thinking about what to do with your graduate degree? Want to explore career options in academia, business, government, nonprofits, and others? ODU graduate alumni will share their experiences and perspectives about a range of career options and how their graduate education has helped them. Friday, March 25, 2022 via ZOOM10-11am […]
Thinking about a career in the federal government? Want to know how you can leverage your graduate education for a career in federal agencies? Learn about career opportunities in the federal government for those with graduate degrees. Meet professionals working in federal agencies and learn about their careers. Gain from […]
The Professional Development Newsletter for Graduate Students is back!! Read more in the November 2021 edition.
Interested in preparing for an academic career? Looking for a summer class? Want to spend some time preparing your job application packet? GRAD700: Professional Development is offered in Summer 2022 as an asynchronous 1-credit hour course. This class is intended to help graduate students become better prepared for and able […]
The Post-Doctoral Option: What is it? Is it for me? Postdoctoral scholar or postdoc: A professional position in research, teaching, or administration undertaken after the completion of doctoral studies. The goal of a postdoctoral position is to pursue additional research, teaching, or other training skills to pursue a career in academia, […]
Thursday, October 14, 2021 12.00-1.00pm via ZoomMonday, October 18, 2021 via Zoom 6.00-7.00pm via Zoom This page includes the resources that will be discussed/reviewed during the Information Sessions. Requirements for the PFF Certificate Download the PFF Certificate requirements Requirements for the PFP Certificate Download the PFP Certificate requirements Schedule of […]