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Resources for Students and Postdocs

The Office of Career and Professional Development in The Graduate School serves graduate students and postdoctoral scholars by:

  • Supporting all four stages of your career development journey (systematic self-assessment, research career options, focus and plan, and take action)
  • Providing professional development opportunities for you to build or enhance various skills
  • Assisting in your job search
  • Helping you grow your professional network and mentor team
  • Attending to the different identities, goals, and contexts you have that bear on your career and professional development journey
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Workshops and Programs

Events related to areas of career and professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

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Beyond the Professoriate

Lessons, events, and resources for doctoral students and postdocs who are interested in both academic and non-academic jobs.

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Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Identify specific tasks and experiences you plan to complete in order to clarify your career goals, explore career options, develop skills related to your career path, or implement a job search.

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Online Career Tools

Check out our online career tools, including Handshake, Terrapins Connect, and Beyond the Professoriate.

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University-Wide Career Resources

Explore the CPD resources that graduate students and postdoctoral scholars have access to outside of The Graduate School.

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Handouts and Resource Guides

Explore career paths, manage your job search, and develop your career.

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