CV to Resume Workshop
ZoomThis webinar is geared towards Humanities PhD students and postdocs that are exploring career options. It will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This webinar is open to all PhD students…
Reframing Your Research and Teaching: The Scholar as Producer
ZoomHumanities students and scholars – are you wondering how to refocus your skills? What skills are in demand in the workplace? How a job in industry, non-profits, governments and think tanks can be fulfilling and intellectually stimulating? Attend this skill building workshop! Presented by Jon McKenzie Professor of Practice, Department of English Faculty Affiliate, Bronfenbrenner Center…
Summer Pathways to Success (P2S) Series: Career Panel – Careers In and Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesSummer Pathways to Success (P2S) Series: Career Panel – Careers In and Beyond Academia June 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pathways to Success is the Graduate School’s framework for helping graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful in their research and scholarship, and establish necessary skills for their future careers. The…
Frame Yourself for Your Job Search
ZoomThis workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job, computer…
Tips for a Memorable 5 Minute Research Pitch
ZoomUPDATE: this presentation was recorded in collaboration with ASCB, an international society for cell biology and can be watched via this link. This event will provide tips for creating a memorable research presentation. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a short presentation, participants will be able to analyze it for specific improvements in their…
La Vida Despues de Cornell: Alumni Journeys
Join the Cornell Latino Alumni Association, Latina/o Studies & Latinx Student Success Office for a virtual Latinx alumni journey & career conversation! Monday, June 8, 2020 • 7 pm Registration required As we celebrate the Class of 2020 and their transition into the professional world, we recognize that this current class is entering the job…
LinkedIn – A Beginner’s Workshop to Creating a LinkedIn Profile
ZoomWe 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…
What is it like to lead a Biotech/Startup?
Zoom NY, United StatesCareer Panel: What is it like to lead a biotech/startup? Hosted by Buz Barstow (Biological and Environmental Engineering) & Elizabeth Kellogg (Molecular Biology and Genetics) Panelists include: Derek Greenfield (CEO/Founder iMicrobes) Sarah Bloch (Associate Director of Research Strategy of Pivot Bio) Alexandre Zanghellini (CEO/co-Founder ArzedaCo) Zoom Webinar link Or click on the link below: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/96412838462?pwd=S3oza29tb2J1Y3hYQXdaMngzRFl4dz09…
Advanced LinkedIn Workshop
ZoomThis 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. To Register. A zoom link will be…
Leadership Lessons for a VUCA World
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…
Careers In… K-12 Education
ZoomCareers 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…
International Student/Postdoc Job Search Discussion
Zoom NY, United StatesLet’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…
International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
ZoomIt’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…
Job/Internship Tips and Resources hosted by Cornell Career Services
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
ZoomIt’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…
Beyond the Professoriate: Building Professional Relationships Online
WebinarIf 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…
Professionalism in Graduate School: What practices to KEEP, CULTIVATE, and QUIT in the workplace!
ZoomJuly 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…
Celebrate Summer with Speed Networking
Zoom NY, United StatesJoin 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
ZoomIt’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…
Grow-NY Startup Competition
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
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
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…
LinkedIn ~ A Beginner’s Workshop to Create Your Profile
ZoomWe 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…
Beyond the Professoriate: Making the Most of Graduate School
WebinarAre 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…
Insight Fellows Fall Application Deadline
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…
Advanced LinkedIn Profile and Discussion Workshop
ZoomThis 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…
Virtual Career Development Workshop ~ Leadership Alliance National Symposium
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 to learn more about potential career paths, build their professional network, and apply practical advice to the…
Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat
ZoomWe 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…
Interviewing 101 – The Lingo, The Process and The Options
ZoomJoin 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…
How to Turn Your Research Into an Elevator Pitch (And What’s an Elevator Pitch?)
ZoomJoin 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
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…
How to Approach Professionals in Industry
ZoomNetworking 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…
International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
ZoomThis 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…
NCFDD: Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators
WebinarDo 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…
Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat
ZoomThis 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…
How to Start Your Industry Job Search
ZoomThis 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…
Entrepreneurship Kickoff 2020
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…
Meet P&G recruiters
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…
Meet P&G recruiters
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…
Meet P&G recruiters
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…
Creating an Employer Ready LinkedIn Profile
ZoomWe 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 and the zoom link the day prior to the event. To Register. Accessibility Requests We strive to make…
Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
ZoomThe 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,…
Advanced LinkedIn Profile Workshop and Discussion
ZoomThis is an advanced level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create An Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile. In this hands-on workshop we will share feedback and keywords specific to your profile. By sharing profiles we will help you expand the body of your LinkedIn profile. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share.…
Careers in… Alumni Affairs and Development
ZoomLearn about different types of industry careers in development, alumni relations and communications. Come join this panel discussion and interactive networking session with professionals who represent various sectors. The speakers will share their advice, pros and cons of working in this environment, and how they transitioned from academia. Come armed with your own questions which…
Translating Biomedical Discoveries
Zoom NY, United StatesAre you curious about working in industry? Are you interested in collaborating with scientists and clinicians in industry? Do you want to better understand how your research might become a new drug or diagnostic tool? Following the two-day workshop, Biogen will be conducting focus groups to determine specific areas of interest that are needed for…
Tell Your Story! Developing Your Presentation’s Design and Message
ZoomJoin us to learn how to design format and develop content for an effective presentation, especially for virtual presentations this year. We’ll provide tips for virtual job talks, conference presentations, and competitions such as the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) and other graduate student research competitions. The primary audiences for this event are graduate students and postdoctoral…
Translating Biomedical Discoveries
Zoom NY, United StatesAre you curious about working in industry? Are you interested in collaborating with scientists and clinicians in industry? Do you want to better understand how your research might become a new drug or diagnostic tool? Following the two-day workshop, Biogen will be conducting focus groups to determine specific areas of interest that are needed for…
Frame Yourself as a Top Job Candidate
ZoomThis workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs entering the Industry market. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job, computer and spirit of…
Making Online Presentations Accessible
ZoomYou need to make your online presentations accessible to all participants. Join us to learn how to do just that with guest speaker and communications assistant Katya Hrichak.
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science
Schedule for the Panel Discussion Friday, 16 October REGISTER NOW 4:30 pm Ray Jayawardhana, Dean of Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences, Professor of Astronomy, and popular science writer (most recently, of the children’s book Child of the Universe ). Carlyn Buckler, Associate Professor of Practice, School of Integrated Plant Sciences, Cornell University Geoff Hunt (Cornell, AB…
Science Communication Workshop
COMM5660 Science Communication Workshop This intensive weekend workshop introduces graduate students and post-docs in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicating effectively – especially about controversial topics, such as climate change or evolution – with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Activities include…
Science Communication Workshop
COMM5660 Science Communication Workshop This intensive weekend workshop introduces graduate students and post-docs in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicating effectively – especially about controversial topics, such as climate change or evolution – with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Activities include…
Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
ZoomThe 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,…
Presenting Research Effectively at a Distance: Technology and You
ZoomThink you need help using technology more effectively for presentations, job talks and other virtual academic and professional opportunities. Join the club! And join us for this session to talk about smart and effective use of technology for class, job talks, interviews, and conference presentations. We will focus on preparing a professional digital footprint online,…
Interviewing 101: The Lingo, The Process and The Options
ZoomJoin 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…
Slide Design and Graphics
ZoomJoin us to focus on the important role that well-designed slides and graphics play in effective job talks, teaching and conference presentations. We’ll demonstrate good ones as well as pitfalls to avoid. Pre-register here.
Get the Most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a session on November 2 @ 12:30 pm, November 19 @ 10 am, December 2 @ 11 am or December 9 @ 12 pm ET. Doctoral students and postdocs from all…
How to Approach Professionals in Industry
ZoomNetworking 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…
Overcoming Stage Fright and Improving Your Presence
ZoomWho doesn’t get at least a little nervous when preparing and presenting for audiences of any size when the stakes are high? (No one!) Thinking about a class presentation? A job interview? A presentation at a colloquium or conference? Join us to learn ways to manage nervousness and anxiety about presenting and to develop and…
NYAS-Career Paths in Consulting and Beyond
Consulting is a popular career path that's open to individuals with diverse professional degrees and backgrounds—including those with PhDs in STEM. Consulting provides the opportunity to learn about business strategy and operations in the corporate world, and allows you to use the problem-solving skills you learned as a trainee in Academia while you gain project…
Extending the Reach of Your Research
Better understand how to design experiments for developing new devices, diagnostics, or drugs. Whether you are looking for potential industry collaborations or targeting industry as a career option, it is important to know what key questions are addressed in industry compared to academia. This working group is intended for participants to discuss how to better…
Leadership Insights & Making Tough Decisions
Student Leadership Educators Network (SLEN)Join the Student Leadership Educators Network (SLEN) for an outstanding panel of Cornell Deans as they discuss and share compelling stories and insights about making tough decisions as leaders. This 'fireside chat' will allow for your questions, submitted in advance by email to gradcareers@cornell.edu or during the session. Leadership Insights and Making Tough Decisions Three of…
Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
ZoomThe 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,…
Transferrable Skills – How to Communicate Your Job Ready Skills to Industry
ZoomThe workshop will identify the skills that hiring managers are seeking and work with YOU to identify the skills you already possess. The workshop will explore ways to effectively communicate skills and training to industry (non-profits, business, government, think tanks and more!) This workshop will teach you how to recognize the difference between technical skills,…
Careers at IDA – Science Policy & National Security Analysis
ZoomJoin Cornell alumna Abby Goldman (PhD ’18, Materials Science & Engineering) and Steve Rabinowitz for an online presentation and discussion about career opportunities in science policy and national security analysis at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA). IDA is a federally-funded think tank that provides objective technical and policy analyses to the Federal government on…
Get the Most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session on November 19 @ 10 am, December 2 @ 11 am or December 9 @ 12 pm ET. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines…
Extending the Reach of Your Research
ZoomBetter understand how to design experiments for developing new devices, diagnostics, or drugs. Whether you are looking for potential industry collaborations or targeting industry as a career option, it is important to know what key questions are addressed in industry compared to academia. This working group is intended for participants to discuss how to better…
Get the Most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session on December 2 @ 11 am or December 9 @ 12 pm ET. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share…
Create an Employer Ready LinkedIn Profile
ZoomWe 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 and the zoom link the day prior to the event. To Register. Accessibility Requests We strive to make…
International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
ZoomThe International Students/Postdocs Job Search Virtual Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about questions and concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward. During this session, we will first have a brief introduction of all the career and immigration staff present, and then…
Get the Most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session on December 9 @ 12 pm ET. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive…
Careers In.. Data Analysis
Come hear about the creative work done by professionals in core facilities who are responsible for collecting, processing, and maintaining samples for research and other purposes. Speakers are from Humanities and STEM fields who do critical work that allow their respective organizations and units to thrive. Find out how data analysis careers are essential for…
Advanced LinkedIn Profile Workshop and Discussion
ZoomThis is an advanced level workshop. Prerequisite would be the Create Your LinkedIn Profile. In this advanced workshop we will exchange feedback and keywords. Share your profile and expand the body to highlight your transferrable skills for your professional future. Each participant should have a basic profile they are willing to share. To Register. A…
How to Start Your Industry Job Search
ZoomThis 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…
Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset
ZoomThis session will explore how an entrepreneurial mindset can help you in any profession, and why employers seek people who embrace this mindset. We will define some qualities that will help you thrive in any professional environment and self-assess whether you are an entrepreneur. Many PhD graduates have gone on to discover fulfilling roles in…
LinkedIn for Beginners: Create an Employer Ready Profile
ZoomWe 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 and the zoom link the day prior to the event. To Register. Accessibility Requests We strive to make…
Flagship Fellowship Information Session
ZoomFlagship is a venture capital firm dedicated to life science innovation. We perform our own R&D in the Flagship Labs, and we created over 100 companies (including Moderna) in the past 18 years. The 2021 Fellows Program is a 12-week paid fellowship sponsored over the summer at Flagship’s offices in Cambridge, MA. The fellowship is…
Pathways to Success Symposium: Getting Your Foot in the Door
Getting Your Foot in the Door Presented by Careers Beyond Academia Join us for a panel discussion with alumni and other professionals who will share how they got their foot in the door to explore unexpected pathways for their career success. This discussion will also include an exploration of some of the key resources, strategies,…
Frame Yourself as a Top Job Candidate
ZoomThis workshop is structured for PhD students and Postdocs entering the Industry market. We will focus on career options, strategies and techniques to explore career options in industry, non-profit and government. Ever wonder what skills transfer? Or if you could be a consultant? Bring a job advertisement for your Dream Job, computer and spirit of…
Information Session on the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
ZoomLearn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in an all-virtual competition in Spring 2021.
Careers in… Librarianship
ZoomLearn about different types of industry careers in Libraries. Come join this panel discussion and interactive networking session with professionals. The speakers will share their advice, pros and cons of working in this environment, educational/experience requirements and how they transitioned into this field. Come armed with your own questions which will be discussed throughout the…
Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…
Sculpting Your Career
ZoomJoin Careers Beyond Academia for an interactive workshop to identify opportunities and activities to expand your resume, gain experience and grow your network. Discussion about how to potentially create activities, expand writing and explore experiences. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to…
Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia
ZoomIf you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…
How to Approach Professionals in Industry
ZoomNetworking 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 Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible…
Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…
Starting Your Job Search in Industry
ZoomThis 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…
Transferrable Skills – How to Communicate Your Job Ready Skills to Industry
ZoomThe workshop will identify the skills that hiring managers are seeking and work with YOU to identify the skills you already possess. The workshop will explore ways to effectively communicate skills and training to industry (non-profits, business, government, think tanks and more!) This workshop will teach you how to recognize the difference between technical skills,…
Engineering and Scientific Consulting Careers
Ph.D. Recruitment Event At Exponent, we work on many of the most challenging and prominent engineering and scientific problems in the world. If you are a Ph.D. candidate with strong communication skills, are motivated to learn on the job, and have a desire to apply your education in unexpected and innovative ways, Exponent will be…
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science
Join us for a panel of speakers who will share the diverse ways in which they communicate science to public audiences. The time on March 5 is 4:30-6:30pm, with the virtual happy hour and informal discussion beginning at 6pm. Panelists: Julia Nolte, PhD student in Human Development at Cornell. An alum of this course just…
Diverse perspectives on leadership
March 8, at 9-10:30am Diverse perspectives on leadership with Melanie Abreu, Cassandra Victoria Innocent and Elvis Cao Come prepared with questions and get ready to engage in discussion with alumni and student leaders who will share their perspectives on what they have learned about leadership at Cornell. Innocent, CV Abreu, M Cao XE Join the Zoom Meeting.…
Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia
Zoom NY, United StatesIf you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Doctoral students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome! Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on…
2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
ZoomThree Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills. Cornell’s 2021 3MT final round competition will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Register to attend and you can vote on the People’s Choice Award Winner from among the eight finalists! 3MT challenges research degree students…
Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
ZoomThe 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,…
Test Driving Career Options
ZoomPlease join Careers Beyond Academia for a workshop designed for PhDs and Postdocs from all disciplines to explore options to expand their resumes and networks in industry, NGOs, government and more. This workshop will help you explore different pathways and rule in — and rule out options! To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make…
Wondering how to make data visually exciting and what tools to use?
ZoomThen join us for the Data Visualization Toolkit webinar. Presenters will share good and bad examples, as well as discuss why these concrete skills and tools would be useful in your work. PhD students on Careers Beyond Academia Advisory Board – Cassi Wattenburger, Soil and Crop Sciences and Conrad Smart, Physics will present the webinar.…
Women Innovators Initiative (WI2): Running a Startup
According to the Silicon Valley Bank report , 28% of U.S. startups have a female founder and only 14% have a female CEO. While venture capital is their most likely next source of funding regardless of the gender makeup of the founding team, the startups with a female founder are slightly less likely to rely…