OGPS Job Search Series Fall 2025

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.


Networking & LinkedIn: Building Your Professional Presence

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Taubman Library - 2955 (THSL 2955)
OGPS CPD Team

Description

Networking is one of the most effective ways to explore career options and uncover opportunities. In this workshop, you will learn strategies to build and maintain professional connections both in person and online. You will also discover how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to showcase your expertise, highlight your achievements, and increase visibility to potential employers. Through interactive activities, you will practice networking conversations and strengthen your professional presence.

Workshop Goals

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

  • Understand the value of networking and apply strategies to expand your professional community
  • Build confidence in starting and maintaining professional networking conversations
  • Optimize your LinkedIn profile with keyword strategy and a clear Headline-About-Experience structure
  • Use LinkedIn effectively for connecting, engaging, and showcasing your professional brand

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