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Navigating your professional experience as a woman in STEM (in person)

The Graduate Student Center 211A West Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Women face specific challenges related to authority, work-life balance, recognition and more—join Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan for an open conversation on topics related to gender and self-presentation in STEM. This conversational session is meant to be an honest and uplifting space … Read more

First-Round Academic Job Market Interviews

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Congratulations! You’ve landed a first-round interview with a hiring committee. But in a brief interview, how do you convince them that you’re the candidate they need? This interactive workshop will show you the ins and outs of academic job interviews, … Read more

Stuck in Your Job Search? Here’s What to Do Next

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Master’s students are BUSY. There’s so much to do NOW that it’s hard to think long term. But the truth is that it takes six or more months to land a job, which means you should start thinking about your … Read more

Future Proof: Prepare Your People with the Innovation Skills of Tomorrow (in person)

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 East Rosemary, Street Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join our panel of talent experts for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on preparing talent—and your organization—for the future of work. They’ll lend insights about emerging skills that employers will need to look for in various industries, share strategies for … Read more

Innovate Carolina Signature Series Networking Night (in person)

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 East Rosemary, Street Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Connect with a diverse community of professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and like-minded individuals who share your curiosity about the future of work. Forge meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and foster potential collaborations that transcend industries and boundaries. Lister Delgatto, NC Idea Fund … Read more

Is Your Resume Not Getting You Interviews? Here’s Why.

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Sending out resume after resume, but not getting any interviews? You’re not alone. In fact, 48% of graduate students falsely believe that submitting resumes is the most effective way to job search. But it’s actually not. This interactive workshop will … Read more

Dissertation Writing Boot Camp

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A week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies and connect with other dissertation writers. What do participants do each day? Set SMART goals for the week before the camp … Read more

What We Learned About Job Searching in 2023

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Layoffs, rebounds, AI, a near recession. Everything about today’s job market feels like it’s in flux. So how have the events of 2023 impacted job options for PhDs? Join the entire Beyond the Prof staff as they reflect on lessons … Read more

Is Your Resume Not Getting You Interviews? Here’s Why.

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Sending out resume after resume, but not getting any interviews? You’re not alone. In fact, 48% of graduate students falsely believe that submitting resumes is the most effective way to job search. But it’s actually not. This interactive workshop will … Read more

Professional Communication Skills Boot Camp (in person)

The Graduate Student Center 211A West Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Professional Communication Skills Boot Camp is intended to increase students’ confidence communicating to broader audiences and practice developing persuasive skills that will create effective messaging and relay the importance of one’s research. The Boot Camp takes a development approach … Read more

What can I do with my PhD?

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PhDs find fulfilling work in a wide range of careers, both in and beyond the academy. But how do you figure out which career path is right for YOU? Join Beyond the Professoriate in this upcoming webinar to learn how … Read more