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.


The CHAOS Model: A Fresh Approach to Career Planning

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Taubman Library - 2955 (THSL 2955)
OGPS CPD Team

Description

Career paths today are rarely linear. Unexpected opportunities, personal interests, and changing industries all play a role in shaping your journey. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the CHAOS model of career development, which emphasizes adaptability, curiosity, and openness to change. You will explore strategies for making career decisions in a dynamic environment and learn how to approach planning with flexibility while staying aligned with your values and goals.

Workshop Goals

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

  1. Describe the principles of the CHAOS model and how it applies to modern career development
  2. Recognize the role of chance events, flexibility, and adaptability in shaping career paths
  3. Apply reflective strategies to align career decisions with personal values and evolving goals
  4. Develop a mindset that embraces uncertainty as a source of opportunity and growth

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