Services and Resources for Postdocs

The UW Career Center is pleased to serve postdoctoral fellows. 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!

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.

 

Free Resources Just for Grad Students & Postdocs

 

Free Resources for All Students & Postdocs

Workshops in Five Areas

  • Self Exploration
  • Career Exploration
  • Strategies for Success
  • Academic Job Search
  • Beyond Academia Job Search

Alumni Panels

  • Corporate & consulting
  • Self-employment
  • Non-profit
  • Local, state, & federal government
  • Higher education faculty & staff

Events

  • Career Symposium
  • Networking Social Online & Print Resources

Online & Print Resources

  • Grad student calendar of events
  • Lobby resource area
  • 26 handouts online
  • Bio Career Center - job board for life scientists with advanced degrees

ListServes

  • UWGradEvents list - information about grad student career events
  • GradStudentJobs list - information about graduate-level jobs

 

General Workshops

  • Resumes & Networking
  • Interviews & Salary Negotiations
  • Making the Most of Career Fairs
  • Job Search for International Students

Career Fairs & Special Events

  • Large fairs in April & June
  • Niche fairs throughout the year
  • Employer & alumni panels

Online Resources

  • Virtual Job Interview
  • Optimal Resume
  • Going Global
  • Career Blog
  • Career Guide

 


Fee-Based Resources for Postdocs

Individual Assistance

  • Counseling appointments
  • Mock interviews

HuskyJobs & On-Campus Interviewing

  • Search, apply and interview for jobs through HuskyJobs.

Other Services

  • Letters of Evaluation Online (LEO)
  • Grad Student Dependable Strengths Seminar