Welcome to the
Fall 2021 Semester!
Our Doctoral Career Development Team looks forward to working with you as you explore careers and search for jobs and internships in and beyond the academy.
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Dr. Susan Martin
Program Director, Doctoral Career Development
- Designs, implements and continuosly improves career services for doctoral students and postdocs offered by the Graduate School and Career Center
- Collaborates with UMD career colleagues, campus partners and faculty to educate current students and postdocs about career development topics and tools.
- Facilitates multi-part career exploration and job search workshops.
- Available for appointments through Careers4Terps.
The Graduate School and The University Career Center
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April M. Fuller
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of English
Graduate Assistant, Doctoral Career Development, The Graduate School
- Facilitates Doctoral Foundational Workshops
- Creates content for and improves Doctoral Career Navigator
- Available for resume appointments through Careers4Terps
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Charlene Kuo
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Behavioral and Community Health
Doctoral Career Consultant (DCC), The Graduate School
- Faciliates Pop-Up Sessions and engages participants in Doctoral Career Navigator
- Point of contact for Graduate Student Organization workshop requests
- Supports the pre- and post- production of online workshops
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Start the semester off right... |
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Become Part of the Doctoral
Career Navigator Community
- Updated & Expanded to include 13 modules in ELMS-Canvas covering all aspects of career planning and job search
- Use Navigator to learn how to explore career options and conduct an effective job search anytime, anywhere.
- Join in on the LIVE Pop-up sessions offered by the Doctoral Career Consultant
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Use this FREE On-line
Career & Job Search Tool for PhDs
- Take the quick assessment to see where you are in the career planning process.
- Includes Academic Careers and Professional Careers Tracks.
- Watch short videos of PhDs talking about the work they do outside of the academy.
- Attend FREE monthly webinars that address career issues faced by doctoral students and postdocs.
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Update Your
C4T, C4E, Policy Jobs and/or
Hire Smith Accounts
- Be ready to schedule appointments with career staff members through your primary career center.
- Update your graduation date and geographic preferences.
- Select fields of interest to refine the types jobs you see on your homepage.
- Upload your current resume and/or CV.
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Doctoral Students-How to Get Ready to Go Out on the Job Market
Thursday, September 9th, 3:00pm
This session is specifically for international doctoral students graduating in the next year. Start organizing and launch your job search now. This workshop will increase your knowledge and get you moving on your unique plan to land a job after graduation. Learn tips and resources for effectively applying for academic jobs, industry positions and postdocs
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Becoming a Competitive Job Candidate: Everything New (and 2nd Year) International Doctoral Students Need to Know
Friday, October 1 at 12:00pm
This session is specifically for new and second year international doc students. Learn what you can do now, early in your studies, to build an impressive set of skills and experiences that employers will notice.
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International Student Job Search Strategies: Advice from a Former Recruiter
Friday, September 17 at 12:00pm ET
Helping international students understand the business reasons behind the barriers they face in finding U.S. employment.
Finding OPT opportunities and longer-term employment in the US is challenging and takes tremendous effort. Get relevant job search advice from a former recruiter-Dan Beaudry, author of the book Power Ties. This session will NOT be recorded, plan accordingly.
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Question: What are you going to do with your doctorate?
Answer: If you are unsure, join this 4-Session Career Exploration Community!
Mondays, 3-4:15 pm, via Zoom, 9/13/21-10/4/21
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Join this virtual workshop, faciliated by Dr. Susan Martin, to identify your transferable skills and begin researching possible careers that fit. We will be using materials in Doctoral Career Navigator.
- Decrease your stress by exploring your options early in your doctoral training. Identify Plan A and Plan B careers.
- Identifying a primary career path will enable you to have time to expand professional connections and build skills.
- It is never too soon to start learning more about careers that will fit you.
Registration required in Careers4Terps.
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September 9th, 12 noon
3 Common Mistakes PhDs Make When Starting Their Job Search
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September 16th, 12 noon
Mistakes PhDs Make When Translating Their Academic Skills into Industry
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October 7th, 12 noon
How to Tell Your Career Transition Story
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Upcoming UMD Career Workshops |
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Navigating to Your Dream Career
Wed. 9/8/21, 1-2 pm
Learn how to identify, plan for, and implement your dream career in small, manageable steps using UMD resources.
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Federal Government: How to Search for an Intership or Job
Thurs. 9/9/21, 4:30-5:30 pm
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How to Build Your Network Workshop
Mon. 9/13/21, 12-12:45 pm
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How to Write a Scientific Research Resume
Mon. 9/13/21, 5-6 pm
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Technical Interviewing Workshop
Tues. 9/14/21, 4:30-5:30 pm
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Resumes, CVs, and Cover Letter Basics
Thurs. 9/16/21, 2-3 pm
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How to Write a Technical Resume
Monday, 9/20/21, 5-6 pm
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How to Rock the Computer Science Career Fair
Mon. 9/20/21, 6-7 pm
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Effective Academic Job Search
Wed. 9/22/21, 1-2 pm
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VIRTUAL
Fall Career & Internship Fair
Thurs. & Fri. 9/23-9/24/21
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For a more complete listing of all upcoming career events related to the Manage Your Career Graduate Pathway you should also consult the events calendar of your primary career center.
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For Doctoral Students & Postdocs in the Humanities and Social Science |
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ImaginePhD is a free online career exploration and planning tool for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences. PhDs in other disciplines can also use this tool. Imagine PhD users are able to:
- assess their career-related skills, interests, and values
- explore 16 job families
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