Careers Beyond Academia

Leadership Lessons for a VUCA World
2020-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Today, more than ever, we live, work, and compete in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) world. Leading during these uncertain times is challenging business and requires leaders with the vision to see opportunities in volatile and ambiguous situations, the courage to act in the face of uncertainty and complexity, and the character and resilience to make hard decisions in order to rebound from unexpected setbacks. Discuss the bias VUCA leaders have towards action, even in the face of uncertainty, and how they leverage this as a strategy for success.
General George Casey, Jr., Distinguished Senior Lecturer at Cornell University, for a discussion on “Leadership Lessons for a VUCA World.”
Join the conversation this Wednesday, June 17 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT. Register here.

Careers In… K-12 Education
2020-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Careers Beyond Academia Careers In… K-12 Education
English PhD to High School Teacher. Thinking about career opportunities for PhDs in K-12 education? Join us for career information, advice and questions with Kristen Angierski, PhD Candidate in Cornell’s English Department and Andrew Mahlstedt of United World College, (formerly UW Madison) will share insights and advice on their career journey into high school teaching and administration. To Register. We will send a zoom link and password the day prior.
Kristen Angierski is a Ph.D. candidate in Cornell’s English department. She works in the environmental humanities and has taught an eclectic range of courses, including Literature and Climate Change, Ecohorror, and Witch Narratives. She discovered her passion for pedagogy early in her graduate school career and was delighted to be offered a high school teaching job in February. Starting this fall, she will teach generalist English courses as well as environmental humanities electives to eleventh and twelfth graders at the South Carolina Governor’s School.
Andrew Mahlstedt, PhD, is currently Director of a project to open a United World College (UWC) in Colombia, and Global National Committee Development Consultant for UWC International. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. (English) from Middlebury College, an M.A. (International Comparative Education) from Stanford University, and a PhD (English) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Until 2016, he was Deputy Head and taught History and English at the United World College (UWC) in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to the UWC in Mostar, he has taught at the Mahindra United World College of India, the Prison University Project at San Quentin Prison, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Middlebury College.
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Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

International Student/Postdoc Job Search Discussion
2020-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Let’s face it, finding a job can be a difficult process that is often full of stress. Add that we are in the midst of a pandemic with many uncertainties, and you may be experiencing even greater stress and worry. Not to mention all the immigration related questions (visa status, OPT, CPT, etc.) regarding your job search as an international student or postdoc that you may have.
The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to unite international students and postdocs who are seeking jobs to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward. We will begin the session with a brief introduction of all the career and immigration staff presenting and hear tips from them regarding job search and immigration. After this information is shared, it will open up for all participants to ask questions for a facilitated discussion. Colleen McLinn from Future Faculty and Academic Careers will also share expertise for people who would like to explore a career in academia.
Come join our group of experts to see what strategies and recommendations they have, along with hearing questions from your peers.
Our experts in careers and/or immigration include:

Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor
Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director for Careers Beyond Academia
Hersh Sisodia, Senior Immigration Advisor, Office of Global Learning
Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

Accommodations: Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu
Zoom link to be sent when registered:
To Register

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
2020-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
It’s been three months since we started working from home, and the job market/outlook also has been changing. The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward.

During this session, we will have a brief introduction of all the career and immigration staff presented and hear tips from them regarding job search and immigration. After this information is shared, it will open up for all participants to ask questions and have a facilitated discussion. Representatives from Future Faculty and Academic Careers will be presented to share their knowledge for people who would like to explore career in academia.

During the International Student/Postdoc Job Search Discussion Group, we have created an opportunity for you to join us and learn about the resources you have to draw upon to help you through this journey. In addition, we want to hear from you and what questions you have.

Come join our group of experts to see what strategies and recommendations they have, along with hearing questions from your peers.

Our experts in careers and/or immigration include:

Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor
Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director for Careers Beyond Academia
Hersh Sisodia, Senior Immigration Advisor, Office of Global Learning
Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least four days in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Meets by Zoom (link to be sent when registered) – Register

Job/Internship Tips and Resources hosted by Cornell Career Services
2020-06-23 14:30 - 15:30
Cornell Career Services is hosting Job/Internship Search: Tips and Resources on June 23 @ 2:30 to 3:30 pm ET.
For more information and to register.

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat
2020-06-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
It’s been a few months after the world was interrupted by a global pandemic and it certainly affected job seekers’ plans for landing a job. However, many things have changed and companies have adjusted their hiring plans as well. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will be assigned small-groups to be able to continue the facilitated discussion. Come to any or all sessions. Representatives of other offices such as Careers Beyond Academia and Future Faculty and Academic Careers program may also be present.
Date & Time: Monday, June 29th from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm ET
Location: Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Postdoctoral Studies Director, Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor, Colleen McLinn, Executive Director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director of Career Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Beyond the Professoriate: Building Professional Relationships Online
2020-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
If you’ve been with Beyond Prof for a while, you know that we often talk about how critical networking is to a post-academic job search. But given social distancing and our uncertain times, how do you build a professional network from home? Join Beyond the Professoriate founder L. Maren Wood, PhD in this webinar for a discussion on how to build professional relationships online, grow your network, and build a foundation for a post-academic job search.

Professionalism in Graduate School: What practices to KEEP, CULTIVATE, and QUIT in the workplace!
2020-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
July 9 @ 4 pm to 5 pm ET. The best kept secrets of the workplace should not be a secret. Cornell graduate students and postdocs can learn about the best professional habits in the workplace to master now, so you are ready for the next step in your professional career. Presented by the Careers Beyond Academia Advisory Board (fellow students and postdocs.) To Register
Zoom Link
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Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Celebrate Summer with Speed Networking
2020-07-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, NY, United States
Join MassMEDIC and MedTech NY for an hour of virtual breakout networking groups!
About this Event
Celebrate summer with an hour of speed networking! (Tiki drinks and Hawaiian shirts are optional)
Where: Zoom (link will be sent 24 hours before)
Who: Anyone looking to connect in the Medtech Ecosystem
To Register.

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
2020-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
It’s been three months since we started working from home, and the job market/outlook also has been changing. The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward.

During this session, we will have a brief introduction of all the career and immigration staff presented and hear tips from them regarding job search and immigration. After this information is shared, it will open up for all participants to ask questions and have a facilitated discussion. Representatives from Future Faculty and Academic Careers will also be present to share their knowledge for people who would like to explore career in academia.

During the International Student/Postdoc Job Search Discussion Group, we have created an opportunity for you to join us and learn about the resources you have to draw upon to help you through this journey. In addition, we want to hear from you and what questions you have.

Come join our group of experts to see what strategies and recommendations they have, along with hearing questions from your peers.

Our experts in careers and/or immigration include:

Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor
Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director for Careers Beyond Academia
Magee Barney, Immigration Specialist, Office of Global Learning
Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least four days in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Meets by Zoom (link to be sent when registered)

Grow-NY Startup Competition
2020-07-15
Grow-NY Startup Competition is accepting applications with a deadline of July 15.
Food and agriculture startup businesses will compete to win up to $1 million and receive mentorship and business development support. Visit grow-ny.com details and application form.

Strategies for Securing Early Career Research Funding
2020-07-15 09:00 - 10:00
This webinar is focused on sharing services, solutions and strategies supporting early-career researchers’ discovery of funding opportunities—how to find them, and how to maximize proposal success. To Register.

Art Science Evening Rendezvous Experiment
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
Interested in the intersection of Art and Science? Then join the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences for a D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous (DASER) Experiment online on July 16 @ 12 pm to 1 pm ET. Launched in 2011, DASER is a discussion forum providing a snapshot of multidisciplinary projects and fostering networking across disciplines. Environmental Scientist Jennifer Jacquet and Artist and Writer James Prosek engage in a conversation on Zoom with time for Q&A and interaction with the audience.

LinkedIn ~ A Beginner’s Workshop to Create Your Profile
2020-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We will start with a short overview presentation with tips on how to use LinkedIn, exercises to identify a good tagline, and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. We will email a worksheet prior to the event.
To Register.
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Beyond the Professoriate: Making the Most of Graduate School
2020-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Are you just starting your PhD? Or are you in your first few years and Covid-19 has drastically chanced your graduate school experience? Are you trying to get back into a groove and continue your research now that things have changed? Join faculty and recent graduates in this panel on making the most of graduate school as we head into a new (and different) academic year.
After attending this webinar, you will be able to:
-Develop a strategy to prevent feeling overwhelmed.
-Develop effective project management strategies.
-Create a plan for continuing professional development and planning for various career paths.

Insight Fellows Fall Application Deadline
2020-07-20 16:30 - 17:00
Insight Fellows Fall Application Deadlines is July 20. This year will be fully remote. FAQs on the program. The Insight Fellows Program is a seven-week professional training fellowship for graduating students and working professionals looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight takes a unique approach, working closely with partner companies to match Fellows with the hiring teams that represent the best fit for their skills and experience.

Advanced LinkedIn Profile and Discussion Workshop
2020-07-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
This is an advanced level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create Your LinkedIn Profile. In this advanced workshop we will share feedback and keywords. We will share profiles and expand the body of your LinkedIn Profile. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share. This workshop will be discussion based with feedback and sharing of ideas. To Register.
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Please visit our website for additional events.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Virtual Career Development Workshop ~ Leadership Alliance National Symposium
2020-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
Join the Leadership Alliance for a National Virtual Career Development Workshop on July 25. To Register with password – ASPS3_2020. For more information and agenda. The LANS Career Development Workshop is an opportunity for graduate students and postdocs [BioMed discipline only] to learn more about potential career paths, build their professional network, and apply practical advice to the next phase of their careers.

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat
2020-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We are entering month 5 of working remotely with some labs gradually reopening. Everything has changed a lot, especially on the job front. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!
Date & Time: Monday, July 27 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Location: Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Postdoctoral Studies Director, Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor, Colleen McLinn, Executive Director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director of Careers Beyond Academia, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Interviewing 101 – The Lingo, The Process and The Options
2020-07-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join us to explore the fundamentals of interviewing in industry (government, NGO, think tanks, for profits.) This workshop will present an overview of interviews, types of interviews you may encounter and advice on how to articulate your research and PhD work into professional experience.
To Register
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the event. For more events promoted by Careers Beyond Academia, please visit our website.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

How to Turn Your Research Into an Elevator Pitch (And What’s an Elevator Pitch?)
2020-07-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join this workshop to learn tips and discuss how to succinctly sum up your research for multiple audiences, practice your pitch in small groups, and capture phrasing for different audiences.

Eli Lilly is recruiting
2020-08-06 12:00 - 13:00
Interested in an industry career?

Eli Lilly will hold an info session August 6 at noon
Open to all doctoral students and postdocs! Hear a brief corporate overview of Eli Lilly and Company’s vision and values, locations, therapeutic areas of interest, and approved medicines. Presenters Renato Bauer, a Cornell Chemical Biology Interface Program alumnus and Gaying Zhao (more about the speakers at the end of this message) will review chemistry job openings in process and discovery chemistry (aka medicinal chemistry) at the San Diego and Indianapolis locations. They will provide guidelines on interviewing, insights into Lilly’s interviewing process and entertain your questions for a lively discussion. Register now for the Aug 6 info session.
Applications due August 7-start now!
Open positions are for skilled and motivated chemists who are interested in defining and solving challenging problems as part of a multidisciplinary team. The openings are in Discovery Chemistry Research and Technology, the medicinal chemistry department (San Diego and Indianapolis), and in Small Molecule Design and Development, the process chemistry department. Eli Lilly is particularly interested in scientists who combine multiple skills, including synthesis and computational methods, in innovative ways to unlock key discoveries.
Send your resume (1-2p, references not needed) and research statement (2-4p, for a technical audience-essentially a thesis summary or technical peer-reviewed publication summary; include graphics and figures and focus on the impact of your work) by August 7 to gradcareers@cornell.edu. Remember your technical accomplishments get your foot in the door (you must show good attention to detail and rigorous science) but it’s the ‘other stuff’ that gets you the job (can you clearly communicate your work, its impact and importance? are you a person others can relate to and will want to work with? do you help to foster others in a team environment? are you comfortable with ambiguity?). Feel free to schedule a consultation with Careers Beyond Academia in preparation.
Interviews of ca. 30 minutes for selected candidates will be scheduled by August 10. If selected, you will meet with two scientists/recruiters from Lilly to discuss your research, goals, and the positions at Lilly. You are encouraged to bring a set of slides that cover your research and highlight your key contributions and problem-solving capabilities. You will not be asked to make a presentation, but rather to walk through your work and respond to interviewer questions.
Eligibility: Internationals are welcome to apply. Postdocs and those who complete PhD requirements by spring 2021 are eligible.
About the positions:
Process Chemistry Research Scientist – SMDD
Small Molecule Design and Development (SMDD) is an innovation-focused organization in Eli Lilly and Company. Our dynamic group is made up of chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, analytical chemists, and engineers. We strive to identify, develop and apply groundbreaking technologies to deliver maximum benefit to our patients. Within SMDD, process chemistry is essential to establishing a robust and sustainable supply chain for small molecules as well as other synthetic molecules such as peptides, oligonucleotides and antibody-drug conjugates. We seek to use new technologies for key problems, and we endeavor to continuously improve the way we develop and manufacture therapeutic molecules.
Are you a creative and innovative synthetic chemist? Do you have a unique technical skillset and are you driven to improve those around you? Are you interested in developing and commercializing small molecule, oligonucleotide and peptide clinical therapeutics? If yes, this can be the right position for you to make an impact and improve the future of drug manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across diverse scientific areas including chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computational technology and machine learning principles, as well as chemical engineering.
Responsibilities:
Top candidates for this position will be expected to:

Establish a robust laboratory program by conducting and overseeing internal and external research plans.
Thrive at the interface between disciplines and be able to quickly move from one scientific challenge to another while navigating ambiguity.
Possess a robust background and training in modern synthetic chemistry and be able to use this knowledge along with new digital tools to challenge the status quo and drive new solutions to the most important scientific problems often in time constrained scenarios.
Embrace and celebrate diversity by using a relevant but unique background and set of experiences to provide new and refreshing ideas and thoughts to deliver innovative solutions for a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication (oral, written), organizational, and leadership skills are expected.
Provide examples of novel contributions to chemical design and mechanism-based problem solving as part of project driven goals such as synthesis of complex molecules and/or novel methodology development. These examples should also be reflected in a strong publication record in peer reviewed journals.
Demonstrate learning agility in grasping and exploiting new scientific concepts and methods across disciplines and apply these findings to small molecule, peptide and oligonucleotide assets. Actively participate in the development of new synthetic routes for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients using the most modern technologies, including continuous processing, automated reaction screening, and computational chemistry.
Help drive and develop the commercial manufacturing strategy and collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to develop robust chemical processes that are readily amenable to efficient drug substance manufacturing for both clinical and commercial settings.
Utilize and manipulate large datasets to reach robust scientific decisions and to inform future development activities.
Partner with Discovery Chemistry to provide SAR and candidate selection guidance to the discovery core team.
Engage with regulatory agencies to encourage the use of novel scientific approaches and technology and with the external chemistry environment through presentations, publication at external symposia or consortia. Identify, partner and develop external chemistry innovations to complement existing internal capabilities and areas of focus and incorporate these innovations across the portfolio of assets.

Basic Qualifications: PhD in synthetic chemistry
Additional Skills/Preferences:

Good interpersonal skills and a persistent tendency for collaboration
Demonstrated self-initiative and appropriate risk-taking
Sustained technical proficiency and integration of complex scientific concepts to create technical agendas that supply business value
Knowledge and experience with management of technical projects
Demonstrated leadership capabilities especially in a team environment
Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage ambiguity
An active scientific curiosity and interest for complementary disciplines within the pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence and negotiation in a scientific setting

Additional Information:

Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens and loud noises
Travel: 0 to 10%
Position Locale: Indianapolis, IN; Lilly Technology Center-North (LTC-N)

The Discovery Research and Technology positions:
Research Scientist in Indianapolis or SanDiego– these two positions are essentially the same aside from the work location.
About Eli Lilly:
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 34,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We are looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
About the speakers:
Renato Bauer (PhD’11 Chemistry) Senior Research Scientist, Discovery Chemistry Research and Technology at Eli Lilly: Renato was an REU student at Stanford before coming to Cornell as part of the Tri-Institutional Program in Chemical Biology. After completing his PhD at Cornell he was an NIH postdoctoral fellow at Harvard, after which he joined Eli Lilly and Co.. In addition to his recruiting activities, his interests lie in covalent inhibitors and synthetic organic chemistry.
Gaying Zhao, Research Scientist, Discovery Chemistry Research and Technology at Eli Lilly: I was born in China. I got my undergraduate degree in Beijing Normal University. I joined Lilly in 2006 after I obtained a master degree in organic and bioorganic chemistry from University of Notre Dame with Professor Marvin J. Miller. I did small molecule drug discovery over 13 years, involved in oncology, immune-oncology, autoimmune, diabetic therapeutic areas, published 5 patents in recent 5 years.
I love science and really enjoy to work with so many talented people at Lilly, as well as many truly great mentors here.

How to Approach Professionals in Industry
2020-08-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Networking starts with simple connections. Who do you know in industry – not the hiring manager but a former classmate or Cornell alum. This workshop will explore how you can find professional allies, steps to ask for a conversation and tips to utilize connections.
To Register
A zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the event. For more events promoted by Careers Beyond Academia, please visit our website.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
2020-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This is the last Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat specific to international student issues for the summer. Things are moving a lot on the job search side as well as the immigration side. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward.

Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!

Our experts in careers and/or immigration include:

Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor
Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Colleen McLinn, Executive Director for Future Faculty and Academic Careers
Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director for Careers Beyond Academia
Elizabeth Shedd, Senior Immigration Advisor, Office of Global Learning
Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Meets by Zoom (link to be sent when registered)

NCFDD: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators
2020-08-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Do you have a reliable and strong network of mentors?
Are you struggling to cultivate mentoring relationships?
Do you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor?
Are you moving to a new stage of your career and wondering how to find new mentors and sponsors that are appropriate to the next level?

If so, join us for a webinar that will help you:

Map your current mentoring network
Identify your unmet needs
Plan how to expand your existing network to meet your current needs

Free Individual Memberships for the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)
Available to all Cornell students, postdocs, faculty, and staff

Cornell is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), a nationally recognized, independent organization providing online career development and mentoring resources. The NCFDD provides members with access to tools to increase research and writing productivity and improve work-life balance.
Activate your account by following the steps below:

Go to the NCFDD website
Under “Select Your Institution,” choose “Cornell University”
Select “Activate my Membership”
Complete the registration form using your Cornell email address
Check your Cornell email account to find a confirmation/welcome email. Click “Activate Account” in the email

Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat
2020-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This is the last Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat in the summer. If you have more questions about the job search as graduate students or postdocs, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration. After this information is shared, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions they have and share best practices that work for them. We want to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. Please come join us and hear from each other!
Date & Time: Monday, August 17 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
Location: Zoom link to be provided upon registration
Facilitators: Christine Holmes, Postdoctoral Studies Director, Caleb Yu, Graduate and International Student Career Advisor, Colleen McLinn, Executive Director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Denise DiRienzo, Experiential Program Director of Careers Beyond Academia, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact ry274@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

How to Start Your Industry Job Search
2020-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs that are exploring opportunities in industry – NGOs, government, businesses and more. The workshops answers basic questions, explores Cornell resources and discusses steps you can take right now – whether you are just beginning your Cornell journey, going on the job market or simultaneously job hunting in academia and industry.
To Register.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Entrepreneurship Kickoff 2020
2020-09-09 16:30 - 18:30
The Entrepreneurship at Cornell annual Kick-Off event is open to anyone interested in learning more about entrepreneurship resources at Cornell. Visit the Careers Beyond Academia booth to meet near peer mentors (graduate students, postdocs and alumni) who will share what they have gotten out of the entrepreneurial ecosystem while at Cornell.
All undergraduate, graduate students, and postdocs are invited to attend an online event designed to connect you with the vibrant Entrepreneurship at Cornell community. During the Kickoff 2020 event you will:

Receive an overview of Entrepreneurship at Cornell and the rapidly growing Cornell entrepreneurship ecosystem
Watch pitches from student startup teams who have applied to the very competitive eLab accelerator program
Interact via Zoom with live representatives from over 30 academic and entrepreneurship programs across Cornell
Connect with others interested in developing entrepreneurial skills and doing eship

More info and to register
Schedule for the 2020 Kick-Off
4:30 pm EST: Welcome (Zach Shulman) and intro of eLab and student pitches (Ken Rother)
5:15 pm EST: Overview of EaC and the Cornell eship ecosystem (Zach Shulman)
5:28 pm EST: Announcement of eLab student pitch winner (Ken Rother)
5:30 pm EST: Interactive Zoom sessions begin for participating programs
6:30 pm EST: Event concludes
RSVP now for Entrepreneurship@Cornell Kickoff 2020
Register now to save your spot and to be able to interact with other attendees during and after the event!
Be sure to click on this link to join at 4:30pm for the start of Kickoff

Meet P&G recruiters
2020-09-09 17:30 - 19:00
P&G Online Information Session on September 9 @ 5:30 to 7 pm ET. Meet with Drs. Henrique Aveiro, Bernardo Aguilera, & Nancy Sevieux; P&G Doctoral Recruiters, for an information session about technical careers in the consumer goods industry. If interested, sign up with your e-mail address by 9/4/2020 to gradcareers@cornell.edu and you will receive an invite to the Info Session.

Do Something That Matters #PGDAY1
P&G Recruiters Online Fireside Chat with Henrique Aveiro, Bernardo Aguilera, Nancy Sevieux – P&G Doctoral Recruiters, for an informal chat and Q&A about technical careers in industry. This is an opportunity for PhD candidates to meet informally with P&G recruiters and ask questions that may be of interest to PhDs i.e., transitioning from the lab to industry. These sessions are for smaller group (up to 5 students) discussions through MS Teams. Email gradcareers@cornell.edu to register for your preferred time:
September 10 @ 5 to 6 pm ET
September 11 @ 12 noon to 1 pm ET
If sufficient numbers, a third slot on Thursday at 6-7pm will be created.

Meet P&G recruiters
2020-09-10 17:00 - 18:00
Do Something That Matters #PGDAY1
P&G Recruiters Online Fireside Chat with Henrique Aveiro, Bernardo Aguilera, and Nancy Sevieux – P&G Doctoral Recruiters, for an informal chat and Q&A about technical careers in industry. This is an opportunity for PhD candidates to meet informally with P&G recruiters and ask questions that may be of interest to PhDs i.e., transitioning from an academic lab to industry. These sessions are for smaller group (up to 5 students) discussions through MS Teams. Email gradcareers@cornell.edu to register for your preferred time:
September 10 @ 5 to 6 pm ET
September 11 @ 12 noon to 1 pm ET
If sufficient numbers, a third slot on Thursday at 6-7pm will be created.
