Job Search
August 14, 2020
Thinking about your own path and preparation
In a typical year, our summer schedules often allow us some space to step back, reflect, and focus on our own professional development. We hope that as we continue to respond to and slowly recover from the current pandemic, you will find a little time to focus on yourself as you prepare for the future….
November 14, 2019
Is the job right for me?
Postdocs are often so busy trying to complete the next experiment or write the next draft of a manuscript (and hopefully get it published!), that we don’t have sufficient time to plan for the next stage of our careers. Usually, we start with reading job announcements, preparing our application materials, and then hoping to get…
August 2, 2019
Summer Tips for Your Career Development
Summer is as good a time as any to invest in your professional development! Whether you already have your eyes set on the job of your dreams or are considering a range of career paths, there are several activities that can help you reach your professional goals. Below are a just a few to get…
January 10, 2019
Investing in Career Exploration
Happy New Year, and welcome to the start of winter quarter! We hope you set aside time during the break to relax, to have fun, and to acknowledge the milestones you’ve achieved in grad school thus far, no matter how big or small. We know that the first week of the quarter can feel overwhelming….
May 31, 2018
Identifying your career interests: Phase two of three in the job search
Note: This article is the second in a series of posts about job searching. You can find the first post, on self-assessing your application materials, here. The academic year has flown by, and some grad students are graduating and approaching an exciting new phase in the working world: others are continuing their education and looking…
May 17, 2018
Self-assessment: Phase one of three in the job search
The academic year has flown by, and some grad students are graduating and approaching an exciting new phase in the working world: others are continuing their education and looking for summer work in-between. But what if you don’t have a job lined up, and are unsure of how to get started? Lucky for you, Your…
Making a strong first impression when applying for jobs
There are multiple components to a successful job application, including a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), letters of reference and a cover letter. All are important, but you just get one chance to make a strong first impression and convince the reviewers to give the rest of your application materials a look. The cover letter…
October 19, 2017
Career Advice for Beyond the End of The Road
If the path before you is clear, you’re probably on someone else’s. – Joseph Campbell Dr. Keith Micoli visited UW from NYU where he directs the postdoc office and has worked for a decade to support postdoc professional development. Dr. Micoli shared advice with UW postdocs at a workshop on October 16, and we…
October 5, 2017
Graduating soon, and what next?
“I am a fifth-year doctoral student and will be graduating soon. I’m at the point in my graduate education where I am thinking about possible careers. What are some simple steps I can take to start my career planning?” –Anonymous Lucky you, grad student, you get two answers to your question! One is from Catherine…
August 17, 2017
Seven Strategies for Negotiating Salary
At a GO–MAP Power Hour, a group of women of color discussed salary negotiation strategies. Here are seven key takeaways from their conversation: 1. Confidence is key Believe in your abilities and strengths. Don’t sell yourself short. 2. Do your research Use Glassdoor to figure out the salary ranges for the organization and position. If…
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