2/1/2013 Katrina Hagler, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
Written by Katrina Hagler, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
Savvy Job Searcher
Tues., Feb. 5, 10-11:00 am, 162 Noyes
Katherine Eriksen, Cate Kompare
Effective job search strategies, organization research, and other helpful resources. This workshop is in partnership with the Savvy Researcher Workshop Series.
Presented by the Graduate College and the University Library Savvy Researcher Workshop Series
CareerSTART: Maximize your graduate degree
Wed., Feb. 6, 3-5:00 pm, 210 Illini Union
Katherine Eriksen
The CareerSTART program is a streamlined guide to resources at Illinois and elsewhere and provides tools to help you prioritize and achieve your goals. CareerSTART focus areas are organized to help you develop a comprehensive, well-rounded set of skills that will enhance your career potential.
Presented by the Graduate College
Planning for a Successful Postdoc
Fri., Feb. 8, 12-2:00 pm, 304 Coble Hall
Alexis Thompson
During this interactive workshop you will evaluate your core skills and set long and short term goals to develop an individualized development plan.
Presented by the Postdoctoral Affairs Office
Writing Successful Grant Proposals
Wed., Feb. 13, 3-5:00 pm, 114 Trans.
Ken Vickery
Topics will cover writing skills specific to grant proposals, how to read and understand the guidelines, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Presented by the Postdoctoral Affairs Office
StrengthsQuest for Interview Success
Thurs., Feb. 14, 1-3:00 pm, 210 Illini Union
Rebecca Bryant, Katherine Eriksen, Heath Harding
StrengthsQuest™ can help you identify and better understand your strengths. As part of this workshop, you will complete the StrengthsQuest™ assessment to define your strengths, and you will practice techniques for incorporating strengths into interviewing. Advance registration is required, and seating is limited to graduate students.
Presented by the Illinois Leadership Center and Graduate College Career Services
Ph.D. & Master’s Virtual Career Fair
Tues., Feb. 19th
Location: Online
Interact via live chat sessions and meet top notch employers seeking candidates with advanced degrees. Attend the fair from anywhere. Find more information at this website.
Presented by Graduate Career Consortium Schools
Writing Successful Research Proposals
Wed., Feb. 20, 5-6:00 pm, 103 Talbot
Celia Elliott
This workshop will explore three topics: (1) a look at the basic proposal process itself (used by the federal government, private foundations, and industry) and the implications it has on preparing a successful proposal; (2) how to put together a proposal step-by-step; and (3) lessons learned by Ms. Elliott in her over 20 years of writing and submitting proposals.
Presented by the College of Engineering
Strategies for Timely Dissertation Completion
Thurs., Feb. 21, 12-1:30 pm, 209 Illini Union
Sean Cheng
Come and learn practical tips and suggestions in helping you work towards the successful completion of your dissertation. We will cover strategies in creating a realistic timeline and identify time management skills in helping you successfully complete your research goals.
Presented by the Graduate College and the Counseling Center
Professional Conduct of Research
Thurs., Feb. 21, 3-4:00 pm, 2005 MEL
Dr. Harry Dankowicz
Responsible conduct considerations have become an integral part of how research is conceived, performed and reported.
Presented by MechSE
CVs and Cover Letters for Grads and Postdocs
Wed., Mar. 6, 2-4:00 pm, 210 Illini Union
Rebecca Bryant
This workshop will provide guidelines for preparation and organization and offer suggestions for writing an accompanying cover letter.
Presented by the Graduate College
Planning for a Successful Postdoc
Wed., Mar. 6, 3-5:00 pm, 304 Coble Hall
Alexis Thompson
During this interactive workshop you will evaluate your core skills and set long and short term goals to develop an individualized development plan.
Presented by the Postdoctoral Affairs Office
Effective Presentations
Mon., Mar. 11, 5-6:00 pm, 165 Everitt
Professor Emeritus Jonathan A. Dantzig
Learn how to present effectively your research in a seminar style appropriate for faculty job interviews and research conferences.
Presented by the College of Engineering
Savvy Job Searcher
Tues., Mar. 12, 10-11:00 am, 209 Illini Union
Katherine Eriksen, Cate Kompare
Effective job search strategies, organization research, and other helpful resources. This workshop is in partnership with the Savvy Researcher Workshop Series.
Presented by the Graduate College and the University Library Savvy Researcher Workshop Series
Making the Most of Your Graduate Advisor Relationship
Thurs., Mar. 28, 12-1:30 pm, 404 Illini Union
Sean Cheng
Come and learn about making the most of your relationship with your graduate advisor. We will define the various roles that an advisor may serve along with the expectations your advisor may have of you. Come and learn strategies in building a positive relationship with your graduate advisor. Learn strategies to communicate your needs, avoid misunderstandings, and successfully resolve conflicts that may occur.
Presented by the Graduate College and the Counseling Center
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