OGPS Job Search Series Winter 2026

This workshop series helps graduate students and postdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life sciences, and biomedical engineering, you will gain the strategies and confidence to pursue careers in academia, industry, or beyond. Through interactive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities, you will practice proven approaches to job applications, networking, interviewing, and career planning, so you can stand out to employers and take the next step with confidence.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this series, you will be able to:

  1. Craft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.
  2. Build connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).
  3. Succeed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.
  4. Design a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.



Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers

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Description
Evaluating and negotiating a job offer requires clarity, preparation, and a clear understanding of your priorities and leverage. In this workshop, you will learn how to assess job offers beyond salary, compare multiple opportunities, and negotiate compensation and benefits with confidence. The session focuses on practical frameworks and strategies to help you make informed decisions and advocate effectively for yourself during the offer stage.


Workshop Goals

  • Understand the key components of a job offer, including salary, benefits, equity, and growth potential
  • Evaluate job offers in the context of personal goals, market data, and long-term career impact
  • Apply core negotiation principles to communicate professionally and strategically
  • Use BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) to assess leverage and guide negotiation decisions
  • Develop a structured approach for responding to and negotiating job offers with confidence
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