This summer, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking opportunities with …
By Alison Howard
Alison HowardAssociate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
Being a student athlete means more than excelling in sports—it’s a testament to discipline, teamwork, time management, and resilience. These qualities make student athletes uniquely prepared to thrive in professional environments. Today we’re going to talk about how to effectively …
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The transition from academic excellence to workplace success isn’t always straightforward. While GPA, test scores, and academic honors may open doors to interviews, employers increasingly recognize that classroom achievement doesn’t automatically translate to professional performance. This reality has created a …
By James Wilson
James WilsonFrom Classroom to Career: Translating Academic Skills to Workplace Aptitude
This summer, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking …
By Alison Howard
Alison HowardAssociate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
This summer, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking …
By Alison Howard
Alison HowardAssociate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
This summer, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking opportunities with …
By Alison Howard
Alison HowardAssociate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
Leadership skills aren’t just for people with fancy titles—they’re for anyone who wants to make an impact. You don’t need to be a CEO, manager, or team lead to act like a leader. In fact, some of the most effective …
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This summer, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates …
By Alison Howard
Alison HowardAssociate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
When you hear “presentation skills,” you might picture someone standing confidently at the front of a room, giving a polished speech with perfect slides. But strong presentation skills go far beyond public speaking. They show up in meetings, one-on-one conversations, …
Career security is something nearly every professional wants, especially in uncertain times. However, you can settle into a comfort zone if you only focus on playing it safe. Your career may then start feeling like a trap instead of a …