In today’s creative economy, job seekers with advanced degrees have no shortage of opportunities. But what are the best strategies you can use as a graduate student and Ph.D. holder to leverage your education and build an impactful career?
To help you build a clear strategy for career success, the Graduate School has invited L. Maren Wood, Ph.D., founder and CEO of the Center for Graduate Career Success, to deliver a pair of in-person workshops focused on career and job search success.
About the Workshops
Finding a Job You’ll Love: For Doctoral Students and Postdocs
Thursday, Oct. 27, noon -2:00pm, Lyman Hall 312 (Lunch provided!)
Many doctoral students and postdocs worry that a non-academic job will be less rewarding and intellectually stimulating than being a professor. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find a non-academic career where they will thrive, engage in meaningful work, and be connected to people and projects that matter to them.
After attending this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Describe how non-academic careers can provide intellectual and rewarding work for Ph.D.s.
- Illustrate how values and motivators can be career hooks.
- Recognize the importance of identifying your Optimal Career Pathway.
Lunch will be served at noon, with the workshop beginning at 12:30 p.m.
How Master’s Students Can Communicate their Value to Employers
Friday, Oct. 28, 10:00-11:30 am, Falk 200 (MacNaughton Hall)
In this workshop, participants will develop strategies for identifying and communicating their value during the job search. You’ll learn to identify what employers are looking for in job candidates and how to describe your skills and value clearly and confidently at various stages of the job search.
After attending this workshop, you’ll be able to:
- Identify why networking is important for job search success.
- Apply strategies to effectively communicate value and skills to employers.
- Design a compelling LinkedIn profile and elevator pitch.
The Center for Graduate Career Success partners with universities to scale career and professional development to meet the needs of all graduate students and Ph.D. holders. Through two digital platforms (Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School), the Center provides scalable, research-driven career support designed for the unique needs and demands of graduate students.
In addition to the upcoming in-person workshop, Doctoral students and postdocs at Syracuse can access Beyond the Professoriate resources and programming through Aurora. This unique platform helps graduate students and Ph.D. holders successfully transition into academic or non-academic career paths. Graduate students have been able to gain valuable skills and knowledge that help them discern the best career paths for them.
Dr. Wood earned her Ph.D. in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since 2012, she has dedicated her career to supporting universities in preparing graduate students and Ph.D. holders for meaningful careers in academia and beyond. Her expertise has been featured in Inside Higher Ed, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and peer-reviewed books. She also serves as an external advisor on committees such as the Council of Graduate Schools Humanities Advisory Committee and the ETS Graduate Education Advisory Council and is regularly sought as a keynote speaker.