Professional Development
Landing a professional position in today’s market requires more than just completing
a degree. We've outlined a list of tools, resources and professional development programs
to help you discover and develop your career potential.
Professional Topics, Advice & Tools
The Graduate School and other offices across campus offer professional development
assistance in key areas.
Programs & Subscriptions
Take part in innovative professional development programming and opportunities that
will prepare you for a career after your degree.
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Topics Include...
Abstracts
Ethics
Mentoring
Networking
Professional Presentations
Salary Negotiation
Self-Assessment and Reflection
Resume & CV Development
Teaching Philosophies
Resume & CV Development
Writing Help
Webinars Professional Development Fridays
#GRADprofdev
Every Friday during the fall and spring semesters, we post professional development
advice and opportunities on our social media channels .
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Institutional Memberships
Graduate Student Memberships
Both of these organizations feature professional development resources for graduate
students.
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Self-Assessment and Career Planning
Students in Humanities and Social Sciences
ImaginePh.D.
Students in the Sciences
MyIDP
Writing Motivation
For graduate students who are writing their proposal, thesis, dissertation, fellowship
applications or other manuscripts.
Subscribers receive email messages every other week with writing tips, strategies
and encouragement.
Upcoming Events
Monday, Oct. 2, 2023
Location: Close Hipp 204E
Cost: Free
Monday, Oct. 2, 2023
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Cost: Free
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023
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Cost: Free
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023
Location: Close Hipp 204E
Cost: Free
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023
Location: See event description for more details.
Cost: Free
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