Enroll in GRAD 9110 Professional Career Foundations

Practical tips to focus a job search, develop strategies to identify a meaningful career and empower you to make an impact. Through discussions, immersive activities and professional networking, participants will hone communication of their strengths and fit to employers’ needs to set themselves apart as top candidates. Enrollment preference given to second- and third-year doctoral students in any discipline. Invest in seven sessions for great impact on your career planning. We invite you to join this 1 cr. practicum facilitated by Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia Susi Varvayanis.

Learning outcomes include:

  • Feel empowered to actively imagine and chart several professional paths beyond the university
  • Describe pros and cons of several career options and potential match
  • Have increased confidence to reach out to professionals, ask for advice, and build connections

Enroll fall or spring. In person only during the first seven week sessions. Priority given to 2nd-4th year PhD students–ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!

Contact gradcareers@cornell.edu for more information.

Spring 2024

held on Thursdays 10:10am-12:10pm in Uris Hall G44 from 1/25-3/14 (no class week of 2/15)