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Graduate Students: What's your next step?
New - Professor John Boothroyd's Presentation from the Academic Job Search Series: "How to get a faculty Job" (PDF)

 

If you are like many graduate students, this question causes at least some concern as you look toward the future.  Concerns range from finding out what you want to do (yes, it is okay if you do not know yet) to finding a job that meets your minimum financial requirements.  The Career Development Center exists to help you face these challenges effectively.  The following is a "Top 10 list" of the questions most frequently asked by graduate students.  Look through to find the answers to your most pressing concerns!

10) How do I find the time to complete a dissertation AND a job search?
9) What if my advisor is really against me applying outside of academia?
8) What is the difference between a resume and a CV?
7) I like to teach, but fear the research focus in academia -what can I do?
6) Is academia all that I can do?
5)     As a graduate student, shouldn't I know what I want to do by now?
4)   When should I start thinking about my post-graduate career?
3)     I keep hearing that the market for PH.Ds in my field is bad - should I even bother?
2)   Will my age/ sexual orientation/ nationality/ gender/ disability, etc. interfere with my job search?
1)     How can I learn more about the CDC?

Graduate Student Resources

The resources at the CDC do not just focus on entry-level positions or services for undergraduate students. We assist graduate students across all academic departments with career concerns and job search strategies for both academic and non-academic careers.  Resources such as specially designed workshops and handouts, counseling appointments, reference books and publications, Cardinal Recruiting, and reference file services are available to all graduate and post-doctoral students.

CDC Workshops

Fall
Preparing for a Career Fair
Academic Job Search Series
Winter
Women At Work Series
Backpack and Briefcase: Building a Scholarly Team
Liberal Arts Careers for Graduate Students
Spring
PH.D. Pathways

 

Counseling

The CDC offers career counseling appointments and assessments for Ph.Ds and Post Doctoral students to help you through the various stages of your job search and career exploration process. 

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