Applying to Graduate School

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"Do I want to apply now?" There is no simple way to answer this question because the reasoning is different for each person. This resource will help you to consider if this is the best time for you to apply for graduate school.

Making the Most of a Virtual Internship or Project

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Advisors for Career Exploration

Virtual internships and projects — experiences for which all of the work is done online from a remote location (e.g., your home) instead of on-site at the workplace - come with their own benefits (no commute!) and their own challenges (how to get to know colleagues?). This document will help you to identify and strategize for some of the benefits and challenges of a virtual experience in advance, so you’ll be ready to make the most of your summer experience.

Informational Interviews

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Advisors for Career Exploration

Informational interviews are a common way to gather information about various careers by speaking with professionals in the field. Through informational interviews, your can explore career paths and job opportunities, as well as gain advice and insight into career industries and companies.

How to Conduct Career Research

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Advisors for Career Exploration

Regardless of where you are in your career — whether you are unsure where to begin or you are preparing for a final round interview — conducting research can help you learn more about and prepare for potential career opportunities. There are many ways to gather information when you’re in the beginning stages of exploring your options, including career research and networking. In this resource, you’ll find ideas and general resources to get started.

Introduction to Graduate School

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Graduate school is an opportunity to examine a field of your choice with more specificity and direction. It gives you the tools you need to succeed in the industry of your choice. Preparation for grad school can begin as early as your first year of college as you begin conversations with your College Career Mentor about how your values, interests, and strengths align with potential fields of study.

Negotiation: An Overview

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Negotiation is often one of the most intimidating parts of the job search for so many people. People are unsure about when and if they can negotiate. In order to demystify the process and give you confidence, we have outlined what you can do to prepare for a negotiation conversation, and being prepared will make any negotiation go more smoothly.

Introduction to Networking

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For some, the idea of networking is exciting. For others, the mere mention of the word can be anxiety provoking. In either case, it is important to know:

  • Why networking is important to your lifelong career success
  • What networking actually is, and what it is not
  • Where you can effectively network
  • Skills and strategies for networking
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STEM Drop-in Review Sessions

Monday, April 1st 2024, 12:45 pm -
1:45 pm EDT

Science Center L-136

Drop-in to have an application material reviewed (resume, cover letter, personal statement, etc.) by the STEM Career Advisor, Alexis Trench. Please come with a draft to be reviewed! To serve as many students as possible only one document will be reviewed per person at a time.

Need more documents reviewed? Want more general/individualized advice? Book an appointment with Alexis here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/appointments

Upcoming Event

STEM Drop-in Review Sessions

Monday, April 8th 2024, 12:45 pm -
1:45 pm EDT

Science Center L-136

Drop-in to have an application material reviewed (resume, cover letter, personal statement, etc.) by the STEM Career Advisor, Alexis Trench. Please come with a draft to be reviewed! To serve as many students as possible only one document will be reviewed per person at a time.

Need more documents reviewed? Want more general/individualized advice? Book an appointment with Alexis here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/appointments

Upcoming Event

STEM Drop-in Review Sessions

Monday, April 22nd 2024, 12:45 pm -
1:45 pm EDT

Science Center L-136

Drop-in to have an application material reviewed (resume, cover letter, personal statement, etc.) by the STEM Career Advisor, Alexis Trench. Please come with a draft to be reviewed! To serve as many students as possible only one document will be reviewed per person at a time.

Need more documents reviewed? Want more general/individualized advice? Book an appointment with Alexis here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/appointments

Upcoming Event

STEM Drop-in Review Sessions

Monday, May 6th 2024, 12:45 pm -
1:45 pm EDT

Science Center L-136

Drop-in to have an application material reviewed (resume, cover letter, personal statement, etc.) by the STEM Career Advisor, Alexis Trench. Please come with a draft to be reviewed! To serve as many students as possible only one document will be reviewed per person at a time.

Need more documents reviewed? Want more general/individualized advice? Book an appointment with Alexis here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/appointments