NextGen Professors: December Cohort Meeting
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (SMDP) call for 2020 applicants.
Scientist Mentoring and Diversity Program (SMDP) call for 2020 Applicants. SMDP Biotech in San Diego @June 6-10 or SMDP MedTech in Toronto @October 3-7. The application deadline is April 3. The programs are one-year career mentoring programs that pair ethnically diverse graduate students with industry mentors. Scholars attend a 5-day training session with their mentors to…
Orientation
Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesCongratulations on your acceptance to Cornell…and welcome! We are excited that you will be joining us in beautiful Ithaca this January. You have a special invitation to the Graduate School’s Orientation for new students on Friday, January 17 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Biotechnology Building, Room G10. Meet our Graduate School deans…
A Peek Behind the Employment Curtain
Biotechnology Building, G01 Ithaca, NY, United StatesInsider Tips From a PhD Hiring Manager You see a job on a company’s website that interests you. You gather your materials, apply with enthusiasm to their online portal, and get an email back acknowledging your information has been received. Now what? Usually, nothing. On a rare occasion you might receive an email saying you…
Networking and Why Every PhD Should Do It – Free Webinar
Beyond the Professoriate is an online resource that helps PhDs build impactful careers. They are offering a free 30 minute webinar to earn how to effectively network for job search and career success. To register.
Your Career, Your Community
100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAs a PhD student or postdoc would you like to use your expertise to work on local projects that you can then leverage for future career opportunities? A collaboration between Cornell's Careers Beyond Academia and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is offering lunch and a chance to hear about current local opportunities as well as…
Your Career, Your Community
100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAs a PhD student or postdoc would you like to use your expertise to work on local projects that you can then leverage for future career opportunities? A collaboration between Cornell’s Careers Beyond Academia and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is offering lunch and a chance to hear about current local opportunities as well…
Academic Job Search Discussion
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAre you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We’re gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…
Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile Workshop
100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWe'll 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. Please bring your computer. We will email a worksheet prior to the event. Due to the interactive workshop space is limited to 15 people.…
How to Get Hired: Advice to PhDs from Hiring Managers – free Webinar
Beyond the Professoriate is a free online resource for PhDs exploring options to build impactful careers. They are offering this free webinar that discusses what hiring managers look for in new employees and how PhDs can communicate their potential value. Josh Magsam, PhD (English, University of Oregon) and Melanie Nelson, PhD (Biochemistry, Scripps Research) demystify…
Careers In and Beyond Academia
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInformation sessions for PhD students and Postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities. Presented by CIRTL, Careers Beyond Academia and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. 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…
Careers In and Beyond Academia
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesInformation sessions for Ph.D. students and postdocs on resources and career pathway exploration opportunities. Presented by CIRTL at Cornell, Careers Beyond Academia, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies. Register
Google career info session
If you're interested in non-academic careers (including a career in user experience research), you should consider going! A networking event not to miss.networking Google's engineers work on an incredibly wide variety of technologies and research areas. This session will review exactly how research & engineering gets done at Google: the main focus areas, current opportunities, and…
Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAn important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presenters: Yael Levitte, associate vice provost for faculty development and diversity, and Christine Holmes, director of postdoctoral studies This is a brown bag event – bring your own lunch, and we will provide…
NCFDD: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities
WebinarGrab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step guide to holding a weekly planning meeting (aka The Sunday Meeting). In this webinar you’ll learn: What works…and what DOESN’T work when it comes to weekly planning Why weekly…
Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
Learning to tell a compelling research story can have a significant impact on your career. It can make you stand out at professional conferences, on the job market, or during an ideal networking opportunity. It is easy to tell a research story badly. We provide specific presentation ideas and field tested exercises that will help…
Explore Careers Outside of Academia
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWhat do you think about when you think about careers outside of academia? How do you feel when the idea is something you end up with? Come join us with a session where we talk about explore careers outside of academia and where you can start the whole process from.
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
Intellectual Property and Sponsored Projects at Cornell
If you are thinking of a career in academic administration, as a grants & contract officer, or a field involving intellectual property management, consider this event. Network with professionals in this career here on campus! Synopsis Matters involving administration of Intellectual Property (IP) present a variety of challenges and opportunities for researchers and research administrators…
NextGen Professors: February Cohort Meeting
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year’s NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…
Academic Job Search Discussion
102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesAre you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the directors of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We’re gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…
Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile Workshop
100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWe 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. Please bring your computer. We will work email a worksheet prior to the the event. Due to the interactive workshop, space is limited…
Elevator Pitch and Networking Tools for International Students and Postdocs
Goldwin Smith Hall G64As international students, do you find it hard to talk about who you are and what you do in school? Have you had trouble building your network beyond your major/department? Welcome to the session where we talk about how to prepare an effective elevator pitch and tips and resources for networking.
Merck “Synthetic Innovations for Drug Discovery”
Baker Laboratory 119The Chemistry seminar series features Drs. Emma Edelstein from Merck Rahway and Dan Lehnherr, Cornell postdoc who will speak on Synthetic Innovations for Drug Discovery on Monday March 2 at 3:30pm in 119 Baker Laboratory. This is a great chance for you to hear from an industry speaker and collaborator on the work they do…
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
Understanding the U.S. Job Market and the Work Authorization
Goldwin Smith Hall G64Excited about start working after graduation but don’t know how U.S. job market will be? Still have questions about your work authorization or visa status? Come join Career Services and Office of Global Learning for a U.S. job market outlook 101 and work authorization 101.
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science panel discussion Friday March 6 at 4:30-7:00pm-this session is open to the public and will feature panelists from Cornell and the community. Held in Plant Sciences 143, includes pizza and veggies Speakers: Tristan Fehr (he/they) is a science communicator, LGBTQIA+ community advocate, and scientist. As a PhD student in…
Communication Workshop (COMM 5660)
143 Plant Science 236 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NYStarting with a public panel discussion on Opportunities for Public Communication of Science, this weekend workshop trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with nonscientists such as policy makers, political stakeholders, the media, and the general public. Training activities may include role-play, mini lectures, reading/discussion, hands-on…
How to Practice the Art of Grantwriting
Writing successful grants is a creative process and requires a compelling narrative. This workshop will help you understand the process and provide tips for success. It will cover methods of conceptualizing and writing a proposal in a way that encourages positive reviewer responses. The focus is on grants to the National Institutes of Health, but…
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
CV to Resume Workshop
Zoom NY, United StatesThis hands-on workshop 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 workshop is open to all PhD…
CV to Resume Workshop
Zoom NY, United StatesThis hands-on workshop 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 workshop is open to all PhD…
Alumni Panel from Beyond Academia
Corson-Mudd Hall A106Join BESS (Biogeochemistry Environmental Science and Sustainability) alumni who have pursued on-academic careers to hear their stories and advice. Held in A106 Corson Hall (Morrison Room) at 4pm March 13 Panelists will join by Zoom. Beverages and snacks will be provided after the panel. Please contact Cassi Wattenburger (cjw259@cornell.edu), Careers Beyond Academia Advisory Board Member or…
5 Things Every Founder Should Know about Social Enterprise
SAI - STEM Advocacy Institute - invites you to join this free and open to the public seminar. Please take a moment to register here: ZOOM
Insight Fellow Program – deadline March 16
Apply to the Insight Fellows Program by March 16 The Insight Fellows Programs are fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight Fellows: The program is sponsored by top companies, with scholarships available for cost of living Receive guidance throughout the entire process to…
Intergroup Dialogue Project – Grad/ Postdoc Short Course
This is an invitation-only event open to those who applied by the November deadline and were accepted for Winter 2020. Please contact the IDP team at idp@cornell.edu with any questions. Through an interactive process known as intergroup dialogue, this offering, hosted by the Intergroup Dialogue Project, provides participants with opportunities to explore how their social identities…
The Sounds of Silence – The role of science in shaping U.S. public policy
WebinarThe role of science in shaping U.S. public policy is being diminished. From environmental laws to healthcare regulations, scientists and other experts are being sidelined from the decision-making process. webinar presented by Chris Schaffer, Associate Professor of Engineering, Cornell University and Mark Bayer, President of Mark Bayer Strategic Consulting. To Register.
Overcoming “Alternative Facts” Advocating for Truth in Science, Society, and Your Startup
WebinarAlthough the term is rooted in politics, “alternative facts” have moved beyond the political arena to weaken and warp decision-making across the economy. Whether spreading misinformation about vaccine safety or leading to false assumptions about women-led startups, alternative facts trigger unconscious action when cognitive reflection would be more productive. But believers of alternative facts aren’t…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session – Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies
170 Uris HallThis event is CANCELLED. It will be rescheduled in Fall 2020. Join us for an information session about how we can help you make informed decisions for career choices in government, non-profits and industry. Our program works with you to test-drive career opportunities through career panels, individual and group sessions, site visits and more. For…
Sustainable Biodiversity Fellow Lunch – Postponed
300 Rice Hall 200 Rice Hall, Ithaca, NY, United StatesEvent Postponed - new date will be announced later on. Topical Lunches, a popular Atkinson Center program, bring together faculty and researchers from across campus in an informal setting to discuss coordinating major grants, to "test the waters" for future collaborations, to introduce new faculty to the sustainability community, and to explore emerging concepts with…
Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship: A Mindset for Startup Success
WebinarIt’s no secret that most startups fail. Many assume that this is because they were unable to successfully create the product or service that they had in mind. In reality, however, the data shows that most startups actually succeed in creating their product. The problem is that the product they created was something nobody really…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile Workshop
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. Zoom Attendance: Zoom link To Register. For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu. Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to…
Tips for a Memorable 5 Minute Research Pitch
WebinarIn this webinar, Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director Cornell University Graduate School's Careers Beyond Academia will provide tips for a memorable research pitch. The learning objectives for the webinar: Given a short presentation, participants will be able to analyze it for specific improvements in their performance. Participants will be able to explain three qualities that make…
The New MSL Board Certification: What it Means for You and the MSL Community
WebinarIn response to requests from the Medical Science Liaison community, the MSL Society developed the MSL-BC® - Medical Science Liaison-Board Certification. The goal of the MSL-BC® is to set industry-recognized standards for the MSL profession. Our panel of MSL Leaders and a certification expert will share: • What the certification means for the MSL community…
Virtual Chemistry Careers Oriented Webinar Series
ZoomAll graduate students, post-docs and chem majors are welcomed to participate in our Virtual Chemistry Careers Seminar Series. Keynote speaker is Jennifer Novotney, American Chemical Society Congressional Fellow, Office of Senator Richard Durbin. Zoom Link
Remote Leadership in Startups and Small Business
ZoomEntrepreneur in Residence Steve Sauer will lead an interactive webinar focused on leading remote teams and how theories and science apply to startups and small businesses. Further discussions will include insight from CEOs on leading companies while working from home and hiring new employees in a virtual world. Participants will have the opportunity to ask…
Insights from the National Academies Report on Integrative Learning
WebinarConnecting the Branches: Insights from the National Academies Report on Integrative Learning The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the Alliance for the Arts and Research Universities, and the Association of American Colleges and Universities invite you to join the conversation on the integration of the arts and humanities in STEM based on findings…
Academic Job Search – Evaluating Positions and Negotiating Offers
WebinarSo you've got the job offer! Now, what do you do? In this workshop, learn what you should consider when beginning negotiations. Also, learn what you can and cannot negotiate and hear strategies for clearly articulating your wants and needs. This session will be available by webinar (live and archive from this same link) https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/301564559104110348…
Reframing Your Job Search
ZoomThis event will be available via Zoom. Please email gradcareers@cornell.edu if you are interested in participating and we will send you a Zoom link. This 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,…
Entrepreneurship Celebration – CANCELLED
April 16th and 17th, 2020 – CANCELLED This 2-day entrepreneurship conference is conducted annually on the Ithaca campus to bring together more than 700 students, alumni, faculty, staff and community participants. Multiple colleges and programs collaborate to provide: Symposia on a wide range of topics including mentorship success, sustainable social enterprise, health administration, etc. eLab Demo Day “Cornell…
Job Search Strategies (Non-faculty Jobs)
WebinarA job search involves more than just applying to job postings. Successful job searches require planning. You will need to complete four key activities: building a productive network, creating resumes that work for you, establishing search strategies for finding jobs, and preparing for a competitive interview. This session examines the job search as a process…
Tips for 5 Minute Memorable Research Presentation Pitch
Zoom NY, United StatesThis event will provide tips in 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 performance. Participants will be able to explain three qualities that make a pitch memorable. At the end of this webinar, learners will…
How to Practice for Case Interviews – CGCC Zoom Workshop
ZoomTrying to figure out how to take the first crack at this Case Interview thing? Join us for a 1-hour, hands-on workshop, where we'll guide you through ideas and practices with a demo case! Led by graduating members of Cornell Graduate Consulting Club who have landed consulting offers, we will: Review the format of the…
Public writing and inclusive teaching workshops
POSTPONED –details to follow– Speaker Dr. David M. Perry is a columnist for Pacific Standard Magazine and a freelance journalist, covering politics, history, education, and disability. Dr. Perry will lead two interactive workshops–open to all Cornell graduate students and interested postdocs–whose purpose is also to equip them with the necessary skills for a career outside the professoriate. Writing…
Social Media for Scientists
WebinarSocial media for scientists: It may seem like all the cool kids are just doing it, but there are data-supported methods for using social media to talk about your research. How can you reach the audience you are looking for? And what platform is best for you to use? We will talk through multiple examples…
Transition to Research Independence: Funding and Grantsmanship
ZoomPresented by The New York Academy of Sciences - Science Alliance During this seminar, we will discuss grant writing strategies for the scientific community to have research independence. You will learn about: Types of funding agencies (government and private) Types of private agencies (e.g. voluntary health organizations, professional societies, private foundations) Review criteria for fellowship…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Workshop
ZoomThis event will be available via Zoom. Please email gradcareers@cornell.edu if you are interested in participating and we will send you a Zoom link. 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…
MSL Board Certification – Why Is It Important?
WebinarThree MSL Leaders Who Helped Develop the MSL Board Certification Discuss Why It's Important. Numerous MSL leaders and experts in certification testing participated in the development of the program. The goal of the MSL-BC® is to set industry-recognized standards for the MSL profession. In addition to how the credential was developed, our panel of MSL…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
Global Online Startup Weekend – COVID-19
Toe the water in entrepreneurship by contributing to working teams for a hands-on startup weekend. Come together with inventors, innovators, developers and anyone with a passion to tackle COVID-19 in their country in this first-of-its-kind Online Startup Weekend. Information and registration Registration Deadline April 22, 11:55 am
Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists
WebinarGain leadership skills as a scientist. We will discuss understanding yourself and how you relate to others. Good communication skills and developing your emotional intelligence. Speaker, Sharon Milgram, PhD, Director, OITE Registration Presented by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE)
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
Creating An Employer Ready LinkedIn Workshop
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…
Creating An Employer Ready LinkedIn Workshop
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…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
Careers Beyond Academia Coffee Chats
ZoomPlease join us for informal chats. Topics include: What can we do right now to explore job options? What resources can we connect with at Cornell? How do I even start a job search? Discussions will be with different students across disciplines as well as staff (Susi Varvayanis and Denise DiRienzo) who can answer administrative…
CV To Resume Workshop
Zoom NY, United StatesThis hands-on workshop 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 workshop is open to all PhD…
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…
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…
CVs, Resumes & Cover Letters: Essential job search documents
WebinarThis workshop, presented by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE), will highlight the critical elements and structure of CVs and resumes and cover letters. These important job documents serve as the foundation for all job searches, and knowing how to create them based on the employment sector and published position description is…
Pre-/Post-publication peer review
WebinarYou do a study, you write up the paper, and then you publish it. That’s it, right? Not so fast: peer review has always been a recurring step in the scientific process, but methods to do so are even more widespread than ever. We will talk about the benefits and challenges of using preprint sites…
Informational Interviews: What? How? Why?
WebinarWhile focusing on networking generally, this workshop will specifically outline steps you can take to begin conducting informational interviews now. These networking conversations can be an effective research tool and often help give you the most current and specific information about a field. Come learn tips on how to get the most out of your informational…
Job Search Virtual Discussion Group
ZoomLet’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. The Job Search Virtual Discussion Group is designed to get job searchers together to talk…
Tips for a 5 Minute Research Presentation
ZoomThis 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 performance. Participants will be able to explain three qualities that make a pitch memorable. At the end of this webinar, learners will…
Tips for a 5 Minute Research Presentation
ZoomThis 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 performance. Participants will be able to explain three qualities that make a pitch memorable. At the end of this webinar, learners will…
Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships
WebinarThis workshop will explore the relationship between trainees and research mentors/supervisors with the goal of providing strategies for improving communication and interpersonal interactions. The workshop will help participants clarify what they need from their supervisors and mentors and how to ensure that they get what they need. Speaker, Sharon Milgram, Director NIH OITE Registration Offered by…
How to Prepare for Behavioral Interviews
ZoomDescribe a time you had to lead a team through a difficult challenge. Tell me about a time when you faced an ethical dilemma, and how you managed it. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult client. What did you learn from the experience? What would you do differently?…
NIH Career Symposium
WebinarThe 13th annual NIH OITE Career Symposium is still happening, on-line. There will be panels, taped interviews, and Twitter chats focused on a variety of career paths in all sectors. The symposium highlights the diversity of career choices available to your generation of biomedical researchers. Whether you are a new graduate student, postdoc, or clinical fellow…
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…
LinkedIn Profile – Advanced
ZoomThis is the mid-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 sent…
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…
International Student / Postdoc Job Search Discussion
ZoomLet’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…
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 and…
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?
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