It's been a few months after the world was interrupted by a global pandemic and it certainly affected job seekers' plans for landing a job. However, many things have changed and companies have adjusted their hiring plans as well. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about…
Through an interactive online discussion, presenter Jeffrey Werner (Associate Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in seeking faculty positions at four-year colleges and universities (e.g., primarily undergraduate institutions or PUIs) outline a research statement that highlights plans to mentor undergraduate students in research. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the…
EVENT OVERVIEW Over the past several weeks, protest movements have erupted across the country in response to police brutality, enduring systemic racism, and glaring inequality. While most college campuses are currently empty because of the pandemic, they are not exempt from these greater societal issues. Once classes resume, campuses nationwide are likely to become hotbeds…
If you’ve been with Beyond Prof for a while, you know that we often talk about how critical networking is to a post-academic job search. But given social distancing and our uncertain times, how do you build a professional network from home? Join Beyond the Professoriate founder L. Maren Wood, Ph.D. in this webinar for…
Are you confused about when to say "yes" and "no" to other people's requests? Do you often say "yes" to requests without realizing the impact that response will have on your time and productivity? Do you find yourself feeling angry and resentful during the academic year because you've said "yes" too often? You're not alone!…
July 9 @ 4 pm to 5 pm ET. The best kept secrets of the workplace should not be a secret. Cornell graduate students and postdocs can learn about the best professional habits in the workplace to master now, so you are ready for the next step in your professional career. Presented by the Careers…
It's been three months since we started working from home, and the job market/outlook also has been changing. The International Student/Postdoc Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get international students/postdocs who are seeking for jobs together to talk about concerns that all share, and strategize about how to move forward. During this…
This two-day event will bring together students, staff, faculty and leadership from academic institutions across the country to share their unique perspectives on the current barriers facing Black scholars in STEM fields with the goal of inspiring and challenging participants to take action to address racial inequity in STEM. Participating institutions include the University of…
This session features a panel of three early career researchers who recently successfully obtained tenure-track faculty positions, talking about how they approached writing a successful research statement for a research-intensive (or R1) university job application. Through questions and discussion, learn how to craft a focused and compelling research plan that will describe your areas of…
Planning to revise your dissertation into a book manuscript and submitting it to a university or other press for publication? Want some advice (and encouragement) about finding a publisher, signing a contract, and whether you need an agent (the answer is “no,” but we’ll discuss what an agent can help you do). Join us to…
Are you just starting your Ph.D.? Or are you in your first few years and COVID-19 has drastically chanced your graduate school experience? Are you trying to get back into a groove and continue your research now that things have changed? Join faculty and recent graduates in this panel on making the most of graduate…
Through presentation and discussion, we will explore essential elements of a teaching statement for an academic job application. You'll leave prepared to start your first draft Teaching Statement or to revise an existing one to make sure it accurately reflects your beliefs and experience. Presenters: Dr. Derina Samuel, Associate Director for Graduate Student Development, Center…
Navigating race and gender in the academy can be tricky. Often, Black women and White women find themselves in situations where knowing the best thing to do or say is not always easy or apparent. Sometimes we are silent or fail to act because we are uncertain whether we should respond or even how to…
Massive and unprecedented political uprisings in the wake of the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have led to more critical engagement with the idea, possibility and promise of police abolition. The Politics of Race, Immigration, Class and Ethnicity (PRICE) Initiative has brought together a panel of leading scholars and activists to engage in…
We are entering month 5 of working remotely with some labs gradually reopening. Everything has changed a lot, especially on the job front. The Job Search Virtual Monthly Chat is designed to get job seekers together to talk about concerns that graduate students and postdocs share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session…
Come discuss how to approach writing the diversity statement sometimes requested as part of faculty or postdoctoral job applications. We will share examples and guidance from Cornell and other colleges and universities. Discussion Moderators: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies, and Colleen McLinn, Executive Director, Future Faculty and Academic Careers Pre-registration is required in order…
Join us to explore the fundamentals of interviewing in industry (government, NGO, think tanks, for profits.) This workshop will present an overview of interviews, types of interviews you may encounter and advice on how to articulate your research and PhD work into professional experience. To Register A zoom link will be sent to all registrants…
Join this workshop to learn tips and discuss how to succinctly sum up your research for multiple audiences, practice your pitch in small groups, and capture phrasing for different audiences.
