July 12, 2017

Design Thinking for the Job Search, Part 2: Possibilities

In this blog post, we take the design thinking process a step further to generate unexpected possibilities through successive rounds of ideation.

June 15, 2017

Design Thinking for the Job Search, Part 1: Inspiration

As a graduate student, you are an attractive candidate to prospective employers. But how do you understand your career options and translate your skills, content knowledge, and interests into job opportunities?

May 15, 2017

How to Give Highly Effective Job Talks, Presentations, and Lectures

By Anders Wallace Photo by Kane Reinholdtsen on Unsplash When giving a talk, many people worry about what they will say and getting the facts right. In other words, they… Read the rest

February 24, 2017

Improv for Academics

  Improv theater training for academic researchers has been in the news recently, thanks in part to actor Alan Alda, who provides training through the Alan Alda Center for Communicating… Read the rest

February 2, 2017

How to Turn Your Dissertation into a Book

By Anders Wallace Why write a book? There are many reasons. Writing a book helps you clarify your thinking, establishes your authority, boosts your confidence, promotes your research, expands your… Read the rest

December 15, 2016

Pitching Your Research for Op-Eds

By Anders Wallace An op-ed is a written prose piece typically published by a newspaper or magazine. Rather than seeking to simply to present unbiased information about current events (as… Read the rest

December 9, 2016

How To Do an Informational Interview

By Anders Wallace Informational interviews are a form of networking. Think of them as ways of gathering information about workplaces and introducing yourself to potential employers. What kinds of needs… Read the rest

December 2, 2016

Re-Branding Yourself for Non-Academic Careers

By Anders Wallace Your professional brand is about how you want to be perceived in your chosen field. This might be the field you are currently working in, or it… Read the rest

November 15, 2016

Your LinkedIn Total Makeover

Within your LinkedIn profile page, people first look at your picture, followed by your name and your title. These are the most important parts to get right. In this post, we share these and other tips from the Rock Your LinkedIn Profile event.

November 4, 2016

Grant Writing 101

No matter your discipline, writing successful applications for research grants can enable you to not only finish your dissertation but actively contribute to your field.

October 13, 2016

Crafting your ‘Story of Self’: Effective Storytelling for Conversation, Interviews, Presentations, and Networking Success

By Anders Wallace When giving presentations or meeting and networking with colleagues and potential employers, storytelling is an often-overlooked aspect of engaging communication and self-presentation. In certain social situations, a… Read the rest

October 6, 2016

Networking 101

Networking is an important part of the job search process. It's all about building relationships that both parties might draw on in the future. This blog post will provide tips for how to network confidently and effectively.

September 27, 2016

How to Write a Cover Letter for the Faculty Job Search

Writing a cover letter for the faculty job search can be a stressful experience. Having some general principles in mind can ease that stress and streamline the process of writing your letter.

August 11, 2016

Interfolio

Applying to jobs in higher education or for further graduate study typically involves submitting a whole portfolio of documents. To expedite this process, you may want to sign up for a popular dossier service called Interfolio.

July 12, 2016

When You Are the Perfect Match for the Job but Never Hear Back

There can be many reasons for an employer’s lack of response, even when you are the perfect match for the job. Can’t this employer see that you are an exact fit for the position? If it is so clear to you, what is wrong with them?

July 6, 2016

Should I Be on LinkedIn?

If you are a professional who expects to have some type of career for many years to come, YES, you need to be on LinkedIn. LinkedIn allows professionals across industries and roles to connect, share information, and explore new opportunities.

June 28, 2016

New to NYC?

There can be quite a large learning curve involved in getting acclimated to New York City if you have, like me, moved cross-country to enter your degree program. In this… Read the rest

June 24, 2016

Academic Conferences: Presentation Basics

Attending conferences is a fantastic way to get feedback on your research and meet interesting colleagues—plus, it's absolutely essential if you're planning to pursue a career in academia.

June 3, 2016

After Earning the Degree, What Are My Career Options?

Regardless of the path leading to career befuddlement, students and alumni are often left wondering, “What career path should I pursue now? What are my options? And how do I figure it all out?”

March 29, 2016

Kick-Starting a Public Service Career: Fellowship and Internship Opportunities in State and Local Government

Government jobs offer graduates the opportunity to conduct interesting, challenging, and important research on public policy (not to mention perks like relative job stability, health care and retirement benefits, fixed pay scales, and time off).