[Plsgs] Fwd: [Directors of Graduate Studies] Upcoming and Ongoing Career Development Opportunities

[Mcmahon, Michelle M - (mcmahonm)]

Hi Grads,
Below please find lots of interesting opportunities for career development, particularly outside academia, from the Graduate College.
best,
Shelley


Friendly updates and reminders about upcoming and on-going career development opportunities that may be of interest to you!

The Arizona Alumni Association is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Wildcat Mentor Society<http://www.wms.arizona.edu>.

Amidst the challenges of COVID 19 and the future job market, be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow your professional network! By doing so, you can be a part of a transformative program that connects you with world-class alumni in unique mentorship experiences. As a mentee, you meet with your mentor and a cohort of other students on a monthly basis via an online video conferencing platform.

For more information, to see a current list of mentors, and to apply, visit wms.arizona.edu<http://www.wms.arizona.edu/>. Interested graduate students are encouraged to apply!

If you have any questions, please contact Lacey John at lacey.john at al.arizona.edu<mailto:lacey.john at al.arizona.edu>.

Bear Down,
Lacey John '09 '14
Director, Alumni Career and Professional Development

Career Forward Summer Series

For ALL graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. In collaboration with Postdoctoral Affairs, the Graduate Center is facilitating a free Career Forward Summer Series focused on career preparation for non-academic jobs (e.g. for profit, non-profit, government). Two presentations remain:


Creating and Tailoring Industry Appropriate Application Materials – July 23rd (12-1pm)
Your application materials need to clearly communicate how you are a good fit for the role to which you are applying. Rarely will a CV be your document of choice when applying to industry roles. Learn strategies, tips, and tricks for creating materials that will get you interviews.



Preparing For and Acing Industry Interviews – August 6th (12-1pm)
The best way to improve at interviewing is to prepare and practice. Thankfully, there are many resources and tools available to help you do both. Learn how best to prepare and practice for the interviews you anticipate having to help increase your chances of receiving an offer.

No registration is needed; simply watch on Facebook Live via the Postdoctoral Affairs Facebook page. You don’t need a Facebook account to watch or access the videos! Additionally, all presentations are accessible on the Postdoctoral Affairs Facebook page.

Career Forward Sprint

Friendly reminder that a new Career Forward Sprint begins every month and there are still seats available in the August Sprint!

For graduate students and postdoctoral scholars thinking about careers outside the academy. This free fully online (D2L) program teaches strategies to help you successfully navigate your career beyond the academy, while presenting your most professional self. The 1-month cohort experience covers: 1) career research and discovery, 2) building your network and your professional self, 3) developing your application materials, and 4) preparing for and practicing interviews. In typical Sprint fashion, recommended daily tasks help ensure you keep moving forward! If you have questions or want to reserve your spot, please email Joel Muraco<mailto:muraco at email.arizona.edu?subject=Career%20Forward%20Sprint> or Ryan Sermon<mailto:rsermon at email.arizona.edu?subject=Career%20Forward%20Sprint>. A new cohort begins every month.

Career Advising

The Graduate Center is here to support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in their career endeavors, with a focus on the transition to industry, government, business, and non-profit employment sectors. Support includes identifying opportunities, conducting searches, networking, drafting application materials, and interviewing. You can schedule a 1:1 career advising appointment using Handshake <https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/appointments/new> (select "Graduate College Career Advising" and follow the prompts) or by emailing Joel Muraco<mailto:muraco at email.arizona.edu?subject=Career%20Advising%20Appointment&body=Hi%20Joel%2C%0A%0AI%27d%20like%20to%20schedule%20a%20career%20advising%20appointment%20with%20you.%0A%0A%5Binclude%20relevant%20information%20about%20who%20you%20are%20and%20include%20some%20potential%20days%2Ftimes%20the%20work%20for%20you%20to%20get%20the%20ball%20rolling%20on%20scheduling%20an%20appointment%5D> or Ryan Sermon<mailto:rsermon at email.arizona.edu?subject=Career%20Advising%20Appointment&body=Hi%20Ryan%2C%0A%0AI%27d%20like%20to%20schedule%20a%20career%20advising%20appointment%20with%20you.%0A%0A%5Binclude%20relevant%20information%20about%20who%20you%20are%20and%20include%20some%20potential%20days%2Ftimes%20the%20work%20for%20you%20to%20get%20the%20ball%20rolling%20on%20scheduling%20an%20appointment%5D> directly.

Cheers,
Joel

Joel A. Muraco, Ph.D.
He/Him/His
Ph.D. Career Counselor
520-626-8851

[Home]<https://gradcenter.arizona.edu/>

Thinking about a career outside the academy?
A new Career Forward Sprint<https://gradcenter.arizona.edu/resources#Job%20Search> starts every month.

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