OGPS Job Search Workshop Series Fall 2024

OGPS Career & Professional Development - Job Search

This series of workshops is designed to provide you with essential insights, practical knowledge, and professional skills for your job search. Each workshop will focus on a different aspect of the job search, giving you the opportunity to learn best practices and strategies necessary to elevate your job readiness. We will dedicate time to intentionally develop these skills, covering everything from skills assessment and writing CVs/resumes to crafting elevator pitches, interviewing, and negotiating job offers.

Aims & Objectives:

  1. Equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary for successful job hunting in the biomedical and life sciences.
  2. Help you effectively and compellingly present your skills and experiences to potential employers.
  3. Boost your confidence and resilience as you prepare for your job search.


Navigating to New Horizons: Using an IDP for Transitioning Into Non-Academic Careers

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OGPS CPD Team

Join us for this exciting series of workshops to gain the insights, knowledge, and skills needed for a successful job search.

Today, we will explore career options outside of academia and gain insights into transitioning to non-academic careers by focusing our learning in leveraging myIDP and other resources to help us identify the right career path and what role will suit our personal and professional goals. Considering a career outside of academia can be challenging and confusing at times, so it's important to start early with a career plan, start our exploration and preparation to ensure our job search is as smooth and efficient as possible. In this workshop, we will also discuss how to leverage your skills and experiences in your resumes/cover letters as well as how to tailor your materials for a non-academic career.

Workshop Goals:

  1. Equip you with practical strategies for successful job searching outside the academic landscape.
  2. Learn how to leverage the myIDP tool (https://myidp.sciencecareers.org/) and explore the integration of your skills, values, and interests into your job search.
  3. Highlight the significance of transferable skills and their relevancy in non-academic fields.
  4. Learn how to adapt and tailor resumes to fit non-academic roles, ensuring they stand out in your job applications.

We look forward to assisting you in your career and professional development journey!

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