Career Programs & Events for Graduate Students
Below is a list of UCS programs and events geared toward graduate student audiences. This is just a portion of our calendar; almost all UCS programs and events are open to graduate students! View complete calendar.
Ongoing
Drop-In Advising Hours for Graduate Students Mondays March 26 - June 4, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Graduate School, 633 Clark Street
Drop-in hours are ideal for quick questions related to career planning, job/internship searching, resume/CV/cover letter critiques, and an introduction to UCS services. Note: Drop-in hours are cancelled on Monday, April 9th.
Chicago Campus Career Advising Hours Wednesdays 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6
By Appointment Abbott Hall
UCS holds biweekly career advising appointments on the Chicago Campus. Appointments can be scheduled by emailing Kamilah McCoy. In your email include 1) the date you would like to schedule 2) available times on that date 3) issues you would like to discuss during your appointment.
Spring Quarter 2012
April
Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students Thursday, April 12, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Graduate Student Commons, Seabury (Evanston Campus)
Learn what to expect before, during and after an interview, including the different types of interview questions and how to effectively sell your graduate research, teaching and coursework experience to employers. Practice interview questions in this interactive workshop. Pizza provided by the Graduate Student Association.
Put Your Science to WORK with Peter Fiske, Ph.D. Monday, April 23, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pancoe Auditorium (Evanston Campus) Ward 5-230 (Chicago Campus-Videoconference)
More new Ph.D.s, postdocs ad Master's degree holders are considering a wider range of careers in and out of science, but feel ill-prepared and uninformed about their options. Noted author Peter S. Fiske, Ph.D., will provide a thorough and practical overview to the process of career planning and job hunting in today's job market, from the perspective of a young scientist. Space is limited. Registration information TBA. Co-Sponsored by The Graduate School.
Resume Building for Graduate Students Wednesday, April 25, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lurie Gray Seminar Room (Chicago Campus)
Ready to write your first resume or update your old one? Learn the basics of formatting, strategies to effectively convey your skills to employers, the differences between a resume and CV and when to use either document.
Resume Building for Graduate Students Thursday, April 26, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Graduate Student Commons, Seabury (Evanston Campus)
Readyy to write your first resume or update your old one? Learn the basics of formatting, strategies to effectively convey your skils to employers, the differences between a resume and CV and when to use either document. Pizza provided by the Graduate Student Association.
May
Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students Wednesday, May 2, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lurie Gray Seminar Room (Chicago Campus)
Learn what to expect before, during and after an interview, including the different types of interview questions, and how to effectively sell your graduate research, teaching and coursework experience to employers. Practice interview questions during this interactive workshop.
Creating a Professional Development Plan Thursday, May 10, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Graduate Student Commons, Seabury (Evanston Campus)
The end of the academic year is a good time to assess your professional progress. This workshop will allow you to create a graduate student professional development plan that will help you identify and outline the steps to acheive your career goals. Pizza provided by the Graduate Student Association.
June
Creating a Professional Development Plan Wednesday, June 6, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lurie Gray Seminar Room (Chicago Campus)
The end of the academic year is a good time to assess your professional progress. This workshop will allow you to create a graduate student professional development plan that will help you identify and outline the steps to acheive your career goals.
Past Events
Put Your Science to WORK, presented by Peter Fiske, Ph.D. Seminar from April 23, 2012.
Career Paths in Higher Education: Administrative Opportunities for PhDs Panel Discussion from March 7, 2012.
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