Services and Resources for Grad Students

The Career Center is committed to providing a full menu of services for grad students. Our staff can help you explore careers inside and outside academia, clarify your goals, make connections, prepare for the job search, and find great jobs! The following resources were developed with you in mind...

If you have questions, please contact our Coordinator of Graduate Student Services, Briana Keller. If you would like to download a copy of this information, click here.

 

Just for Grad Students

  

For All Students

Workshops in Four Areas

  • Personal Development
  • Strategies for Success
  • Academic Careers
  • Beyond Academia

Alumni Panels

  • Corporate non-profit & government
  • Starting a business
  • Higher education faculty & staff

Events

  • Career Symposium
  • Networking Reception

Online and Print Resources

  • Monthly grad student newsletter
  • Lobby resource area
  • 30+ handouts online
  • Bio Career Center - job board for life scientists with advanced degrees
  • The myStory Project - successful graduate-level alumni are profiled

ListServes

  • Grad Student Connections - email newsletter about career events
  • GradStudentJobs list - information about graduate-level jobs

  

Individual Assistance

  • Counseling appointments
  • Walk-in sessions
  • Mock interviews

General Workshops

  • Resumes and Cover Letters
  • Networking & How to Find a Job
  • Interviews & Salary Negotiations
  • Making the Most of Career Fairs
  • Job Search for International Students

Career Fairs

  • Large fairs in April & June
  • Niche fairs throughout the year

Special Events

  • Etiquette Dinner
  • Employer Conversations

HuskyJobs & Campus Recruiting

Online Resources

  • Career Blog
  • Career Guide
  • Going Global
  • Letters of Evaluation Online
  • The myStory Project