November 2, 2018 Career Pathways workshop on ‘Becoming a Skilled Researcher.’ 12.00-2.00pm in Learning Commons, LC 1310-1311 & online (access here: http://bit.ly/PFF_archive)
Announcements & Upcoming Events
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Interested in how you can use your PhD to pursue a career outside of academia? Want to work in the real world? Career Pathways offered a free webinar ‘PhDs that Work: Finding Success in an Uncertain Job Market ‘(by Beyond the Professoriate) on September 19, 2018. The event recording is now available […]
OPM (the Office of Personnel Management) is offering a series of free writing your federal resume webinars. The webinar will go over the USAJobs resume builder as well as explaining each section of a job announcement. If you are interested, here are the links to register: 10/24 5pm – […]
Looking forward to a semester filled with professional and career development events? Look no further! The Career Pathways Fall 2018 calendar of events is now available!! Sep 19 – PhDs that Work: Finding Success in an Uncertain Job Market (by Beyond the Professoriate) 12.00-1.30pm in Constant 2086 (RSVP: http://bit.ly/cp091918LIVE)or online (register: […]
Thanks to everyone for a successful year! We launched Career Pathways and the Preparing Future Professionals Certificate in August 2017 to supplement the Preparing Future Faculty Certificate. I’m proud that we are able to offer ODU graduate students and post-doctoral scholars a wider range of professional and career development opportunities. […]
Transferable Skills: Learn to Talk about What You Do Instead of What You Know Identifying transferable skills can be one of the most difficult processes in preparing for a job search. PhDs are trained to talk about what they know, not what they do. Employers want to know what you […]
Career Pathways Workshop: Making it through the Homestretch Friday, March 2, 2018 Learning Commons, LC 1310-1311 Here are some resources relevant to today’s conversation: ODU’s Thesis and Dissertation Guide – https://www.odu.edu/content/dam/odu/offices/graduate-studies/thesis-dissertation/docs/thesis_dissertation_guide.pdf
Career Pathways Workshop: Teaching Elements of the Job Search Friday, March 23 12:00pm-2:00pm in Learning Commons LC 1310-1311 Need advice on preparing for a teaching-focused academic job search? This workshop will focus on teaching elements of the application packet and interview, such as what teaching materials to include in the […]
Career Pathways Workshop: Making it through the Home Stretch Friday, March 2, 2018 from 12:00pm-2:00pm in Learning Commons LC 1310-1311 Learn how to navigate the period between coursework, exams and dissertation. Gain insights on how to work with your advisor and committee.
Did you miss the panel discussion on Graduate Degree Pathways: Entrepreneurial Careers Outside Academia ? Watch the recording and learn about entrepreneurial/innovative options to pursue using your grad degree! https://www.facebook.com/StromeEC/videos/1838376902901913/