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.


From Job Interviews to Offers: Interviewing & Negotiation Strategies

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Virtual
Livestream Available (Visible After Registration)
OGPS CPD Team

Description

Job interviews and negotiations can feel daunting, but preparation and practice make all the difference. In this workshop, you will learn strategies to present your skills and experiences with confidence, respond effectively to behavioral and technical questions, and navigate the interview process from start to finish. We will also cover essential approaches to evaluating job offers and negotiating salary and benefits.

Workshop Goals

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

  • Prepare for interviews by researching employers and anticipating common questions
  • Apply the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer behavioral questions clearly and effectively
  • Practice strategies to communicate strengths and handle challenging interview situations
  • Understand key principles of evaluating and negotiating job offers
  • Use BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) to guide your negotiation approach

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