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…
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.…
Tell Your Story – How to Translate Your PhD Education to Research in Industry
ZoomWondering how to use business lingo and what industry is looking for in a PhD job candidate? We can help! Join us at this workshop to learn what employers are looking for and how you can illustrate your transferrable skills from earning your PhD. We will also work with you to translate your research into…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We will start with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, exercises to identify a good tagline, summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. 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…
Interviewing 101: The Lingo, The Process and The Options
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 Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events…
Careers in Data Visualization – Panel Discussion
ZoomThe professionals on this panel will share insights into the growing field of Data Visualization. This skill is a useful communication tool as professionals in organizations across the globe are faced with the challenge of large data sets of numbers and the need to present them in a way that makes them easy to understand.…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We will start with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, exercises to identify a good tagline, summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. 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…
Careers Beyond Academia Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95929822629?pwd=aVN1UVA2K3lRck0vSStJL0NtZWY5Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 2982 2629…
Executive Presence in a Virtual World
Zoom NY, United StatesPathways to Success Summer Symposium - Part I Session Summary: Virtual meetings are here to stay. How do you put your best foot forward when you are presented to others in a 1” x 1” Zoom frame? Learn how what you say and how you say it can impact your ability to be seen as a…
Linguistic and Cultural Diversity as Critical Assets
Pathways to Success Summer Symposium - Part II Jonathan Rosa With a large proportion of Cornell’s postdoctoral and graduate student body hailing from other nations, it’s important to embrace the assets that this linguistic and cultural diversity brings to our campus community. Join speaker Jonathan Rosa, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University at…
Thinking Flexibly about Experiential Opportunities and Skill Building
Zoom NY, United StatesPathways to Success Summer Symposium - Part III Session Summary: Doctoral career outcomes survey data reveal Cornell graduates contribute valuably in all employment sectors. Professional skills are sought by employers in addition to discipline-specific knowledge and expertise. But how to highlight these skills you already have and how to carve out time to build the ones…
Careers Beyond Academia – Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95929822629?pwd=aVN1UVA2K3lRck0vSStJL0NtZWY5Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 2982 2629…
Tell Your Story – How to Translate Your PhD Education to Research in Industry
ZoomWondering how to use business lingo and what industry is looking for in a PhD job candidate? We can help! Join us at this workshop to learn what employers are looking for and how you can illustrate your transferrable skills from earning your PhD. We will also work with you to translate your research into…
Transferrable Skills – How to Communicate Your Job Ready Skills to Industry
The 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 Beyond Academia – Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95929822629?pwd=aVN1UVA2K3lRck0vSStJL0NtZWY5Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 2982 2629…
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 Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events…
How To Approach Professionals In Industry
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. Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all…
Careers Beyond Academia – Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95929822629?pwd=aVN1UVA2K3lRck0vSStJL0NtZWY5Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 2982 2629…
Innovation Beyond the Bench
It’s 4pm on August 11, do you know where your career is? Come explore the opportunities for careers beyond the bench that relate to technology transfer and innovation management. Hear from people like you who have transitioned after their PhD to achieve the benefits of science, have fun, and get paid to use their skills.…
Sculpt 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. The event will be held via Zoom. To Register Accessibility Requests We strive to make our events accessible to all…
Consider a Career in Consulting
Join the upcoming informational session to discuss the Cornell Graduate Consulting Club and the Associate program on Friday, August 27th from 4-5 PM. Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Cornell's Graduate School university-wide initiative Careers Beyond Academia, will be joining us during this meeting to discuss the resources that are available to graduate students through this…
LinkedIn Professional Photographs
Biotechnology Building, G01 Ithaca, NY, United Statesfor PhD students and postdocs in any discipline Careers in Academia is bringing back award winning portraitist Roger William Theise to take a professional headshot so you can look your best for your LinkedIn profile, and more. Dress professionally and be prepared to arrive 10 minutes early for your appointment. One reminder will be sent…
What is consulting?
Join this upcoming informational session to discuss the Cornell Graduate Consulting Club and the Associate program on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 5-6 PM. Please fill out the form here and a zoom link will be sent out to you. We look forward to seeing you in CGCC! Join the CGCC Info Session Topic: CGCC Info…
Careers Beyond Academia Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92158428410?pwd=L2tLUnIvK1NzOEt3eUczb3pmNEF3Zz09&from=addon Meeting ID: 921 5842 8410…
Building a Better Graduate Education
ZoomThe CNY Humanities Corridor “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group hosts a series of mini-residencies for publicly engaged humanistic scholars, bringing together those interested in public humanities and careers outside the academy. Current mini-resident Leonard Cassuto, author of The Graduate School Mess: What Caused It and How We Can Fix It and (with Robert Weisbuch)…
Empowering Graduate Students to Advocate for Change
ZoomThe CNY Humanities Corridor “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group hosts a series of mini-residencies for publicly engaged humanistic scholars, bringing together those interested in public humanities and careers outside the academy. Current mini-resident Leonard Cassuto, author of The Graduate School Mess: What Caused It and How We Can Fix It and (with Robert Weisbuch)…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
ZoomCareers Beyond Academia staff will start with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, exercises to identify a good tagline, a summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Even if you don't yet have a profile, please register and we will send you some starter tips to get going.…
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. Join Careers Beyond Academia for tips to expand your network. Accessibility…
Your Dream Employer: Finding Your Best Fit as a PhD
703 Olin Library 161 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NYLocation, size, industry – what are your priorities when identifying a potential employer? Whether you’re dreaming of a startup, nonprofit, or established company, you can surface your future employer by leveraging library resources. In this workshop hosted by Careers Beyond Academia, you’ll gain strategies to generate a list of employers based on the criteria that’s…
Careers Beyond Academia Live Q&A
ZoomLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. All graduate students and postdocs from any field are…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
Zoom NY, United StatesDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia - Tuesday, October 19 @ 11 am. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a…
Your Dream Job: Acing Your Interview as a PhD
103 Mann LibraryAre you getting ready to interview with an industry employer? Join Careers Beyond Academia and Cornell Libraries to learn how to better navigate library resources to give yourself a competitive advantage and locate resources you can’t find using Google or from the company itself. In this workshop, you’ll gain strategies to find insights about your…
Career Chat: From English PhD to Instructional Technologist
ZoomPlease join recent graduate Malcolm Bare, PhD’21 for an informal chat about how he leveraged his English skills and discovered a whole new field of job opportunities in instructional design, instructional technology, training and learning development departments in industry. Malcolm will share his interviewing experiences, questions asked and how he combined skills and passion into…
Consulting case preparation workshop-online
If you are interested in exploring the nuts and bolts around what it's like to have a career in consulting, this workshop is for you! The Cornell Graduate Consulting Club is having a first virtual Case Preparation Workshop on November 3rd at 2 PM with Craig Jones from Career Services. This workshop will talk about firm-specific cases and…
Leaving Academia: A Practical Guide with Dr. Christopher Caterine
ZoomAn estimated ninety-three percent of graduate students in the humanities and social sciences won’t get a tenure-track job, yet many still assume that a tenured professorship is the only successful outcome for a PhD. With the academic job market in such crisis, this lecture from PhD and former academic Christopher Caterine helps grad students and…
Practical Steps for the Post-Academic Job Search: a workshop with Dr. Christopher Caterine
ZoomYou may have heard that a PhD prepares you for anything and that a perfect job awaits you outside the academy. But how do you find suitable roles and convince others that you’re the right person to fill them? This workshop will lead you through the practical steps of identifying your strengths, using information interviews…
Thinking Flexibly about Building Skills and Adding Opportunities to Your Resume
ZoomCareers Beyond Academia presents this skill building workshop for all disciplines! Doctoral career outcomes survey data reveal Cornell graduates contribute valuably in all employment sectors. Professional skills are sought by employers in addition to discipline-specific knowledge and expertise. But how to highlight these skills you already have and how to carve out time to build…
Consulting Alumni Panel Discussion
On Nov.11 (Thursday) from 7-8 PM the Cornell Graduate Consulting Club will be hosting an Alumni Panel with alumni currently working in McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte. This event is tailored to CGCC members as all of our panelists have graduate degrees. Come to learn why they chose to be consultants, how they prepared to get the offer, and what they like…
Career Chats: Data Scientists and Nielsen Media
Ever wonder about how monitoring TV watchers and data connect? Join Careers Beyond Academia on Tuesday, November 16 at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for an information session about careers at Nielsen and why your skills – across PhD disciplines! – are in demand. What is media measurement? How does data science fit into the…
Career Chat: Graduate Student to Higher Ed Administrator
ZoomHave you ever wondered how you can make a meaningful difference in students’ lives and impact change? Join our panel discussion on Friday, November 19 @ 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET and hear the journeys that these Cornell Administrators took that led them to their jobs today. Register now Panelists: Carolyn Chow Carolyn Chow…
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!) in a language that is relevant to that sector. Staff at Careers Beyond…
Careers Beyond Academia Live Q&A
Zoom NY, United StatesLive Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more. All graduate students and postdocs from any field are…
FGSS Careers Beyond the Professoriate
ZoomPlease join us for a panel discussion and workshop on pursuing careers beyond the professoriate in FGSS and the humanities. This event will feature a conversation with Liz M. Alexander, Stephen Kim, Lynne Stahl, and Cameron Scott about their journeys to their current careers, followed by a short workshop on identifying transferrable skills with Denise DiRienzo, the…
Small Group Discussion to Explore Career Options in Industry
Zoom NY, United StatesStarting to explore Careers in Industry? Careers Beyond Academia Information Session on Tuesday, December 7 @ 2 pm. If 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. Bring your questions, share your career aspirations…
Practical Tips to Prepare for a Job Search
ZoomPlease join Careers Beyond Academia for Three Practical Tips to start your Job Search over break. This thirty minute discussion will help you focus on exploring what matters to you, tips on how to spend a few minutes each day on introspection and exploration. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/96748451601?pwd=OTFUQk9OcDN1VHNjSlhIYnJyUVNNdz09 Meeting ID: 967 4845 1601 Passcode: 588053
Lunchtime Chat: 3 Tips for your Job Search
ZoomJoin Careers Beyond Academia and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies for an engaging discussion about the why, what and how of starting a job search. This discussion will feature three tips that will get you started. Join us for this 30 minute chat to start off 2022! Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95279482572?pwd=YStpSk9QRVdQL29YZ1o0K1ZNTnVPQT09&from=addon Meeting ID: 952 7948…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
ZoomStarting with a short overview presentation with LinkedIn tips, staff at Careers Beyond Academia will lead exercises to identify a good tagline, summary discussion and an interactive session to work on profiles and receive feedback. Register Now
Flagship Pioneering Summer Fellowship Information Session
ZoomFlagship Pioneering is a venture origination firm, based in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to life science innovation. They perform their own R&D in what they call Flagship Labs, and have created and built more than 100+ companies over the past 18 years including Moderna Therapeutics. Flagship is currently recruiting for the 2022 Fellows Program. It’s a 12-week…
Career Chats
ZoomCareers Beyond Academia and Office of Postdoctoral Studies Live Q&A Session for any job search questions! Wondering about applications, interviews and job opportunities? Have a quick question about timing? Thinking about skill building or how to build experiences into your resume? Please pop in to ask a question, hear tips from colleagues and more.…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions
PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions
PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…
Launching Your Career in the Med Tech Industry-info sessions
PhD students and postdocs, come learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program (they’re hiring!), one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. WHEN: Feb 4 @ 2 ET, Feb 9 @ 5 ET,…
Tips for a Memorable 5 Minute Research Presentation
ZoomThis event will provide practical tips for creating a memorable research pitch to hook your audience. 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…
Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Session
ZoomTo get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia, join us at a small group session if you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role.
Career Chat: UX Career Panel
ZoomLearn about UX careers at this panel presented by Careers Beyond Academia. User Experience Design is the process of creating systems between human users and websites and/or apps. This design is driven by research, data analysis and results. Moderated by Megan Sawey, PhD candidate and researcher at Cornell University! Panelists: Susan Campbell '94, VP, UX Research,…
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…
Getting involved in science policy as a grad student
Warren Hall 138Curious how you can get involved in science policy as a STEM grad student? Join Cornell Advancing Science and Policy for a panel discussion via Zoom or in person with graduate students who have written and edited policy memos, coordinated and participated in local and federal advocacy, and worked with science policy professionals all while…
What Can Your Professional Society Do For You? Resources for Navigating the Humanities Careers Landscape
ZoomSponsored by Careers Beyond Academia and featuring two professional societies: the Modern Language Association and the American Historical Association. Humanities PhD students and post doctoral scholars, please join us to learn tips and resources from Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Historical Association (AHA) on your job search beyond academia. Tons of resources from connections, events,…
How to Build an Awesome Career with Your Humanities PhD
Zoom NY, United StatesWhat the heck can you do with a Ph.D., anyways? In this session, “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group (Cornell University, Syracuse University and University of Rochester) mini-resident Chris Cornthwaite will talk about some of the avenues you can choose, from governments to NGOs to non-profits to tech. Attendees will come away with some new…
Mastering LinkedIn
Zoom NY, United StatesIn this workshop (Part 2) with “Humanities Beyond the Academy” working group mini-resident Chris Cornthwaite, we’ll do a deep dive on LinkedIn (bring your profile!). We’ll learn how you can find roles, position yourself, and meet cool people in all sorts of fields. By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to use job…
From PhD to Publishing Career
Did you know a PhD is great training for a career in academic publishing? Join staff from Cornell University Press to learn about this less-traditional use of your PhD. Hear from the director of the Press, Jane Bunker and acquisitions editor Bethany Wasik as they share insights into what a life in publishing can look…
Career Paths in Regulatory Affairs
Join the Science Alliance for the fifth in this National Academies of Science series on Tuesday, April 25, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET. The career path discussion on regulatory affairs will be followed by a virtual networking opportunity with the panelists. Almost all scientific innovations related to human health are subject to…
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. Register online for the April 26 workshop.
Careers protecting human health and the environment
Join a panel of experts from the NIH, EPA, and two academic institutions to learn about careers protecting human health and the environment, a biosafety fellowship, on-campus mentors, and resources to help you see if this sector is for you, within or outside academic settings. We will discuss career paths, mentorship, resources, connections and opportunities. We'll…
Opportunities for Public Communication of Science
Join a panel of speakers to be inspired about how as a graduate student or postdoc you could take advantage of opportunities to engage in communication of your research, science in general, and best of all, share your passion with public audiences! Q&A and informal discussion will follow. This public panel session kicks off the…
Prepare for the NIH Career Symposium
Get ready for the NIH Career Symposium! 1. all zoom links to attend will be in the whova app 2. join this pre-conference orientation on HOW TO USE THE CAREER SYMPOSIUM EFFECTIVELY May 09, 2022 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Register Now Join for 30 minutes to prepare yourself for the symposium. Learn why the…
NIH Career Symposium: Academic Careers
A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…
NIH Career Symposium: Industry Careers
A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…
NIH Career Symposium: Policy, Communication, Government Careers
A great forum to network across an astounding array of employment sectors, have conversations with professionals, learn what kinds of positions are in those sectors, how to be a competitive applicant, and resources to help you on your job hunt! Over 260 speakers to network with! Learn more and register now. All sessions are online.…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If 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…
ComSciCon-NY
Calling all science communicators! Apply now to join June 3 and 4, 2022. The 2022 ComSciCon-NY conference will be held online with in-person networking in Ithaca and Buffalo. Learn more about the ComSciCon-NY 2022 speakers ComSciCon-NY is a communicating science conference for STEM graduate students and post-doctoral researchers from universities based in New York (Ithaca,…
Options are Power – bookclub
Join us in person Friday June 10 from noon-1:30pm over lunch with author Donna Peters MBA'99 for a discussion of Options are Power: Career Strategies for High Performers Who Want a Life. Quoting Amazon: “No matter where you are right now, you need options. When you have options, you’re in control. You make decisions from…
Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit
Registration is now open for Reaching the Peak: A Science & Technology Career Summit, Research!America’s second annual summit for early career researchers, on June 15, 2022, from 11-6 p.m. ET. During this one-day virtual event, early career researchers will have the opportunity to explore an array of career paths, network with fellow researchers, participate in professional…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If 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…
Creating an Employer Ready LinkedIn Profile
We'll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ --so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If 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…
Taking Action: How Do I Become an Ally?
OnlineRacial bias and prejudice can be present in all sectors of business and institutions. Since the uprisings of 2020, many professionals have wondered how to get involved in social justice and anti-racism. If you ever asked yourself, “How do I become an ally,” this webinar is for you. Anti-Hate Training Coordinator Cat Shieh will integrate Asian…
Resume Workshop for Humanists & Social Scientists
OnlineThis workshop will introduce participants to the genre of the resume and discuss how to translate your graduate-level humanities and social science experience for employers outside academia. The focus will be on job searches within the U.S. The workshop will be led by Derek Attig (they/them), a History PhD with more than 7 years' experience in graduate…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. Handy tips will be shared among participants at the…
Leveraging Social Media for Professional Opportunities
OnlineHow do you present yourself to the world? Are you effectively promoting your brand on social media? Jazmine Benjamin will teach you how to navigate social media to promote your personal brand, grow your network, and maintain consistency across your platforms for better opportunities. This workshop is part of he Association for Women in Science…
AWIS Virtual Career Fair
Seeking STEM career opportunities? The Association of Women in Science (AWIS) is delighted to host this unique, free opportunity for STEM professionals on August 24! At the AWIS Virtual Career Fair, you'll expand your network, and connect directly with hiring managers in private, one-on-one conversations. For more information and to register, visit the AWIS Virtual…
Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
August 26 and August 27 (9am-4pm both days, must attend both) 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…
Finding Your Research Voice Workshop
August 26 and August 27 (9am-4pm both days, must attend both) 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…
BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session
OnlinePhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. Info Sessions VIRTUAL: WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5…
Careers Beyond Academia gives you a leg up
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you in your strategy and get the most out of our services. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign…
BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session
OnlinePhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. Info Sessions VIRTUAL: WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5…
BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Virtual Info Session
OnlinePhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. Info Sessions VIRTUAL: WHEN: Sept 8th @ 2 PM ET, Sept 14th @ 5…
Non-Academic Job Search Resources for Positions In and Outside of the U.S.
ZoomAre you considering career options beyond academia? Are you wondering if there are jobs outside of the U.S. that you might be interested in? Do you have questions about where to start the process? Join us in a session that we discuss some resources and tips for your job search for the positions both in…
BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) In-Person Info Session
226 Weill Hall 237 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, United StatesPhD Students and Postdocs: Learn about BD’s Technology Leadership Development Program, one of the premier career-accelerating opportunities in the med tech industry, along with insider interview & resume tips that will give you a leg up for your transition to industry. Info Sessions IN-PERSON: We’re looking forward to being able to connect with you in-person;…
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. Handy tips will be shared among participants at the…
Learn to Tell Your Story
Virtual Session NY, United StatesThe first question you will likely get in an interview situation: “Tell me about yourself and why you are interested in our company.” Don’t miss your first opportunity to shine! Attend this workshop to gain the skills to adapt your story to any audience. Register now for this free event.
Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. Handy tips will be shared among participants at the…
Biotech Networks Webinar & Networking
Virtual Session NY, United StatesAre you interested in drug discovery work in industry? Attend this free webinar for a chance to learn what the drivers are, and to network with professionals in the sector. For more information and online registration, visit Biotech Networks Webinar & Networking: Your Roadmap for Expanding Drug Discovery Programs in 2023
ASCB: Tips for a Killer Scientific Poster Presentation
ZoomIn this webinar from the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), experts will talk about the tips and tricks to prepare the best poster and pitch it perfectly to the audience. Speakers: Mike Morrison, UX Designer, Researchable Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director, Careers Beyond Academia, Cornell University For more information and to register visit the event…
Careers Beyond Academia Information Session
ZoomDoes your career plan need a tune-up? Join us in a small group session to find out how we can help you! Get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If 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…
Weill Institute Career Workshop Alumni Panel
ZoomJoin the Weill Institute for a chance to hear the tips and tricks of job searching from alumni. Featuring: Alex Batrouni, BERG LLC Melanie Maurer, 23andMe Heather Meyer, Mozza Foods Arnold Muccini, Biogen Ethan Sanfaord, IQVIA Zoom link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98425202275?p-#success Meeting ID: 984 2520 2275 Passcode: WCareer
Founder-led Biotech Summit
Virtual Session NY, United StatesFounder-led Biotech Summit is a free online summit that convenes biotech founders, PhDs, scientists, investors and leaders. Taking place Oct 31-Nov. 4. A great way to expand your network to learn about exciting new ventures to join and how to approach starting your own venture. Speaker list and how to register: https://founderledbio.com/
Careers for PhDs: UX Research
Zoom NY, United StatesAmong the most rapidly growing and dynamic job sectors in which to apply your doctoral-level research background is the UX (User Experience) domain. PhDs in the humanities and humanistic social sciences bring a combination of analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills in high demand for UX positions across a huge range of fields and settings. A…