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Upcoming Events
Jan
29
2026
NCA Workshop: PhD Job Search Resources and SMART Professional Goal Setting (Chicago)
3:00 PM 680 N. Lake Shore Drive
To kick off the Chicago Campus PhD and Postdoc Career Development series, PhD students and postdocs at all levels and wi...
Feb
26
2026
NCA Workshop: Identifying the Right Roles for You--Skills, Values and Your Career
3:00 PM 680 N. Lake Shore Drive
In this session, we’ll engage with self-assessment activities to identify what you want to do and how you want to do it ...
Mar
19
2026
NCA Workshop: Developing Professional Relationships On and Offline for PhDs
3:00 PM 680 N. Lake Shore Drive
This workshop will delve into the importance of developing professional relationships, the role they play in career expl...
Mar
31
2026
NCA Workshop: PhD + Postdoc Alumni Career Panel (Chicago Campus)
3:00 PM Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, 303 E. Superior
As part of our PhD and Postdoc Career Development Series, we will be exploring different career pathways. We're excited ...
Apr
16
2026
NCA Workshop: Best Practices in Writing Non-Academic Application Materials for PhDs
3:00 PM 680 N. Lake Shore Drive
In this session, we’ll discuss the difference between academic CVs and resumes and best practices for writing compelling...
May
14
2026
NCA Workshop: Behavioral Interviewing & Salary Negotiation for PhDs
3:00 PM 680 N. Lake Shore Drive
Attendees will learn how to prepare for behavioral interview questions and stand out as strong candidates across all ind...
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