Academic Career Prep Opportunities for Graduate Students

9/12/2016 Katrina Hagler, Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions

Written by Katrina Hagler, Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions

Students preparing for the academic job search: in case you missed the schedule we sent you, here are the academic career prep opportunities available this semester to assist with your applications. These are great opportunities!

September
7 / Writing Effective CVs
12 – 1:00 p.m., 210 Illini Union
Develop effective and comprehensive CVs for the academic job search, fellowship applications, and more
Presented by: Graduate College

13 / Convincing Cover Letters
12 – 1:00 p.m., 210 Illini Union
Write convincing cover letters for academic and non-academic job searches.
Presented by: Graduate College

21 / Elevator Pitch Strategies for Grad Students & Postdocs
4:00-5:30 p.m., 210 Illini Union
Explain your work quickly and effectively to different audiences.
Presented by: Graduate College

27 / Things Successful People Know for Navigating Difficult Situations, and You Do, Too
5:00 – 6:00 p.m., 106B8 Engineering Hall
Discussion on how to navigate through difficult situations successfully in your career.
Presented by: College of Engineering

28 / Research Statements Panel
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 210 Illini Union
Hear from experts about what to include in a research statement.
Presented by: Graduate College
 

October
3 / Cold-Calling and Cold-Emailing

12:00-1:00 p.m., Webinar
Learn how to ask a stranger for a favor.
Access via http://www.grad.illinois.edu/careers/workshops
Presented by: Graduate College

4 / Life as an Academic
5:00 – 6:00 p.m., 106B8 Engineering Hall
We’ll examine the elements of an academic career to determine whether it is an appropriate career choice for the aspiring graduate student.  We’ll also briefly examine aspects needed to prepare for starting such a career.
Presented by: College of Engineering

10 / Preparing for the Faculty Job Search
5:00 – 6:00 p.m., 106B8 Engineering Hall
Are you preparing to go on the academic job market or want to learn more about the process?  We will provide a concise overview of the faculty job search process.  We will also provide advice on how to prepare the most effective application materials, including the CV and cover letter.
Presented by: College of Engineering

11 / Preparing for Academic Interviews
4:00 – 5:30 p.m., 210 Illini Union
Get ready for interviews during the faculty job search process.
Presented by: Graduate College

12 / Acting for Academics
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., 314B Illini Union
Use strategies for acting to improve your presentations.
Presented by: Graduate College

13 / Interviewing: Answering Tough Questions
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 210 Illini Union
Answer broad, negative, or unexpected questions effectively.
Presented by: Graduate College

18 / Is a Postdoc Right for You?
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., 314A Illini Union
Learn how to decide if postdoctoral training fits your goals and needs.
Presented by: Graduate College

18 / The Academic Job Search Process
5:00 – 6:00 p.m., 106B8 Engineering Hall
We will describe the search process, providing practical information about how the process works, how to prepare for and conduct the interview, and negotiating the offer.
Presented by: College of Engineering

27 / Successfully Launching Your Academic Career
5:00 – 6:00 p.m., 106B8 Engineering Hall
How can you get off to a fast start in your new academic career?  What should be your priorities?  We’ll present practices that lead to success.
Presented by: College of Engineering

November
3 / Negotiation Strategies
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., 405 Illini Union
How can you negotiate for the strongest start in a new job?
Presented by: Graduate College


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This story was published September 12, 2016.