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.


Managing Your Job Search Like a Project

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Taubman Library - 2955 (THSL 2955)
OGPS CPD Team

Description

A successful job search does not happen by chance, it requires strategy, organization, and persistence. In this workshop, you will learn how to approach your job search with the mindset of a project manager. By breaking the process into manageable steps, setting clear goals, and tracking progress, you can reduce stress and stay focused. We will introduce tools and strategies to help you plan, prioritize, and stay accountable throughout your search.

Workshop Goals

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

  • Understand the benefits of managing a job search as a structured project
  • Apply the SMART goals framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to define your search objectives
  • Use an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to reflect on skills, goals, and career growth
  • Develop a personalized system for organizing applications, deadlines, and follow-ups
  • Identify strategies to maintain motivation and accountability during the search process

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