Below is a list of Career Preparation Sessions for Graduate Students occurring in October.
Academic Job Search Overview
October 4, 2022| 7:00 – 7:48 pm ET
October 19, 2022| 7:00 – 7:48 pm ET
Join this recorded webinar to jump-start your academic job search for this coming year. Gain knowledge about a typical application timeline, job search resources and considerations, application process, brief overview of materials common to process, and next steps.
Please register at: https://my.demio.com/ref/oMiZNcidiBc6FdKh
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Tips for Writing a Diversity Statement
October 9, 2022 | 7:00 pm -7:17 pm ET
October 25, 2022 | 7:00 pm -7:17 pm ET
Diversity Statements are a common document requested as part of an academic job application. Job applicants may also need to integrate content about diversity, equity, and inclusion in a cover letter and/or teaching statement. Join this introductory recorded webinar to understand expectations for the diversity statement document, content considerations as you begin to think about what you want to convey about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and resources to support your writing.
Please register at: https://my.demio.com/ref/DO6iWH9n4mcSpTXF
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
CVs for Academic and Industry Jobs
October 2, 2022| 7:00 – 7:40 pm ET
October 20, 2022 | 7:00 – 7:40 pm ET
Join this recorded webinar to gain tips for creating strategic content within your CV. Learn about format options to best feature your skills, knowledge, and experience.
Please register at: https://my.demio.com/ref/Mx3NZfJqGREex5IZ
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
CV to Résumé Conversion
October 13, 2022| 7:00 – 7:35 pm ET
October 24 ,2022 | 7:00 – 7:35 pm ET
Within the U.S. expectations for CVs and résumés can differ, which means if you have an academic CV you might also want to have a résumé to apply for jobs in industry and organizations. Join this recorded webinar to gain tips for adapting content from your CV to a résumé, and learn about format options to best feature your skills, knowledge, and experience.
Please register at: https://my.demio.com/ref/S4NsZRT4vkDtzU7K
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Applicant Tracking Systems: Tips You Need
October 6, 2022 | 7:00 – 7:25 pm ET
October 16, 2022 | 7:00 – 7:25 pm ET
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) allows employers to collect, sort, scan, and rank job applications. Nearly every employer uses an ATS to support their recruiting and hiring of candidates. This 30-minute recorded webinar provides an overview of how to optimize your job application materials to be favorably scanned by an applicant tracking system.
Please register at: https://my.demio.com/ref/eiQs3acik2yjel5r
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Establishing & Cultivating Your Digital Presence – for Scientists
October 23, 2022| 7:00 – 7:35 pm ET
Social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and others, can play a significant role in your research collaborations, future job search, and even potential future funding. Join this recorded webinar to gain introductory tips on establishing and maintaining a vital digital presence.
Please register at: https://my.demio.com/ref/FiggsUrCDavkxYfB
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Developing Your Academic Job Application Materials
October 12, 2022| 7:00 – 7:44 pm ET
October 30, 2022| 7:00 – 7:44 pm ET
Join this recorded webinar to gain tips and strategies for putting together your application materials for faculty positions. The primary focus of the session includes key recommendations for developing your content for research, teaching, and diversity statements.
Please register at: https://my.demio.com/ref/JeLRHgeSSrMTB3DI
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Attending Conferences and Annual Meetings
October 5, 2022 | 7:00 – 7:09 ET
This session will cover the types of conferences and meetings, the benefits of attending, how to prepare, what to expect during the conference, networking opportunities, and steps to take when you return home from the event.
Please register at: https://my.demio.com/ref/pnlWuSAe8TrEVfFK
Please know that Kay Kimball Gruder, Assistant Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Services & Programs, and other members of the staff at the Center for Career Development are available to work with you on your career exploration and preparation.
For more information, contact: Kay Gruder at kay.gruder@uconn.edu