Graduate School

BRB Trivia
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Trivia is back weekly on Tuesdays 7 PM to 9 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see our trivia host, Jacob, to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Career Discovery Series: Science-Informed Business and Sustainability Careers Panel
2026-02-04 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Register for Global Careers at the Intersection of Business, Sustainability, and Equity Panel
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format.
Science-Informed Business and Sustainability Careers Panelist Bios
Hema Surendranathan, Ph.D. ’21, is a sustainability and ESG professional from Malaysia with experience across TMT, energy, and transport sectors. She holds a degree from Bryn Mawr College and doctorate in English language and literature from Cornell University.

Rachel Chang, Ph.D. ’25, is a business development manager at Biocytogen, where she serves as a bridge between science and business by building partnerships to advance medicine and accelerate therapeutic development. She is passionate about communicating science, building relationships, and empowering others — values shaped through her academic and research journey at Cornell. She holds a doctorate in biomedical and biological sciences from Cornell University.

Khyati Rathore, M.R.P. ’19
Bio forthcoming.
Tristan Shepherd, Ph.D.
Bio forthcoming.
The 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.

Career Discovery Series: How to Launch Your Global Social Impact Career Through Professional Fellowships Workshop with Vicki Johnson, Ph.D.
2026-02-04 11:30 - 13:00 | 102 Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Register for How to Launch Your Global Social Impact Career Through Professional Fellowships Workshop
ProFellow Founder and Cornell alum Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D., will present “How to Launch Your Global Social Impact Career Through Professional Fellowships.” This session is designed for graduate students and postdocs seeking paid, full-time professional fellowships and those curious about entrepreneurial pathways in the social impact space. During the session, attendees will learn:

what funded, merit-based professional fellowships are.

how to find a wide range of professional and summer fellowships in fields like public policy, international affairs, journalism, sustainability, technology, social entrepreneurship, and more.

key tips for the competitive application process.

how fellowships can serve as stepping stones into mission-driven and entrepreneurial work.

what “entrepreneurship” can look like beyond startups and patents—especially in public service, nonprofits, and social innovation.

Johnson is an alumna of the New York City Urban Fellows Program, the German Chancellor Fellowship, the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, and the Ian Axford Fellowship in Public Policy (Fulbright New Zealand). She will discuss how fellowships helped her enter a unique international career in public health preparedness and public policy, and how professional fellowships can help you do the same!
The 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.

Career Discovery Series: From Ideas to Impact: Careers in UX, AI and Entrepreneurship Panel
2026-02-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
Register for From Ideas to Impact: Careers in UX, AI, and Entrepreneurship Panel
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format.
UX, AI and Entrepreneurship Panelist Bios
Rod Recker, M.S., is a product and engineering executive with deep experience building and scaling interactive technology platforms and teams. He has served as CTO at The Glimpse Group, head of product at Alive Home 360, and led global innovation teams at Autodesk, driving product strategy, growth, and investment. He earned a master’s degree in computer graphics from Cornell University.

Malcolm Bare, Ph.D. ’21, is associate director of client solutions at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a technical product manager focused on enterprise AI and EdTech products. He works on delivering digital products that support students, staff, and faculty. He earned a doctorate in English language and literature from Cornell University.

Hakan Unsal, Ph.D. ’07, is the founder and CEO of Primerli, an industry-learning platform launched in 2019 to help professionals engage more effectively with clients across industries. He previously spent over a decade at BCG as a management consultant and in learning and development. He earned a doctorate in civil engineering from Columbia University and a M.Eng. in engineering management from Cornell University.

Naomi Enzinna, Ph.D. ’18, is a senior UX researcher and manager of UX research at UserTesting with over 12 years of experience conducting end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research across education, health care, technology, financial services, retail, and telecommunications. She specializes in accessibility UX research with work focused on identifying and addressing pain points for users with disabilities who rely on assistive technologies. Naomi holds a doctorate in linguistics from Cornell University.

The 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.

Career Discovery Series: Build a Flexible Mindset for your Career Journey Workshop
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | 213 Kennedy Hall, 215 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Location: 213 Kennedy Hall (in-person)
Register for Build a Flexible Mindset for your Career Journey Workshop
Join Em McMClintock and Olivia Hopewell to learn more about building a flexible mindset in your graduate career. What do I do when then job I’d planned for as a student, isn’t looking likely anymore? How do I build the stamina necessary for receiving feedback on my work– as a grad student, on the job market, and in my future career? I don’t feel like the “typical” scholar– how do I work with what I have to flourish professionally?

Academia can be as much a game of mental and emotional resilience as it is one of intellectual growth. In this workshop, we’ll discuss these realities and start to develop healthy, practical skills for navigating these experiences.

Presenters

Olivia Hopewell (she/her), PhD, Advisor in Office of Graduate Student Life
Em McClintock (they/she), LMHC-D, Counselor in CAPS (specializing in Neurodivergence and ADHD)

The 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.

Career Discovery Series: Applied Humanities & Social Sciences: Creative, Human-Centered Design & Strategy Careers
2026-02-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Register for Applied Humanities and Social Sciences: Creative, Human-Centered Design, and Strategy Careers
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format.
Applied Humanities & Social Sciences Careers Panelist Bios
Betty Hensellek, Ph.D. ’20 is currently a design lead at JPMorganChase. Previously she was at a Washington, D.C. design firm, Informed XP, where her team worked on projects for financial institutions and the federal government. Her first design role ‘beyond academia’ was at Xerox. Alongside her industry work, Betty also teaches art of the Silk Roads and Islamic art at the University of Cincinnati as an adjunct assistant professor. She holds a B.A. and B.F.A. from the University of Cincinnati, M.A. from New York University, and doctorate in art history from Cornell University.

Ruoji Tang, Ph.D. ’19 is senior marketing manager at Shovels.ai and was recently senior content marketing manager at Liftoff Mobile and a contributing editor for the Wall Street Journal’s China Magazine. Her first full-time position outside academia was a content marketer at Terra, a creative agency in New York. She holds a B.A. in English from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in English language and literature from Cornell.

Yagna Nag Chowdhuri, Ph.D. ’20 is a facilitator and evaluator who supports collaborative learning and organizational change through critical reflection and compassionate engagement. She draws on deep expertise in cultural studies and anthropology to navigate complex issues and foster cultures of learning. Her work bridges research, teaching, and social work to support community transformation and social justice. She holds an M.Phil. in Social Sciences from the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, India, an M.S.W. from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and a doctorate in Asian literature, religion, and culture from Cornell University.
The 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.

Career Discovery Series Keynote: Why You? How to Nail the Most Pressing Question of Your Career with Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D.
2026-02-05 17:00 - 18:00 | 120 Physical Sciences Building, 245 East Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Location: 120 Physical Sciences Building
Register for Why You? How to Nail the Most Pressing Question of Your Career Keynote
Session Description
The candidates who land dream opportunities and command their destiny aren’t necessarily the ones with the longest resumes—they’re the ones who can articulate a future vision so compelling that others want to be part of making it happen. As you stand at the threshold of your career, you can create something more powerful than experience: a vision for what’s possible. In this transformative keynote, ProFellow Founder and Cornellian Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D., reveals the storytelling framework that turns uncertainty into confidence and helps you claim opportunities you didn’t think were within reach.
You’ll discover how to leverage the competitive advantages you already possess, why your future story matters more than your past credentials, and how to authentically answer the question that will define your career: “Why you?” This session will change how you see yourself—and how others see you too.
Key Takeaways:

The competitive edge you already have (and how to name it)

How to create meaningful connections with selectors that inspire investment

A proven framework for crafting your most compelling narrative

Following the keynote, stay for a live Q&A and an in-person book signing. As a special thank-you, the first 50 graduate students/postdocs and 50 undergraduates who attend in person will receive a free copy of “Pitch Your Potential: The Formula to Win Selective Opportunities and Leverage Your Story for Success.” A virtual option will be provided for participants unable to attend on campus.
Speaker Bio
Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D., is founder and director of ProFellow®, the leading online resource for professional and academic fellowships. She is a Cornell Class of 2001 alumna (government, Arts & Science), a four-time fellow, a top Ph.D. scholar, and an award-winning social entrepreneur. She is the forthcoming author of the Wiley book “Pitch Your Potential: The Formula to Win Selective Opportunities and Leverage Your Story for Success.”

Career Discovery Series: Grad Career Advisor Drop-Ins and Coffee at the Big Red Barn
2026-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Register for Grad Career Advisor Drop-Ins and Coffee
Drop in, ask questions, get support.
Stop by the Big Red Barn for informal drop-in hours and sip on coffee with the Careers Beyond Academia team. Bring questions, explore ideas, and get personalized guidance in a relaxed, supportive setting.

The 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.

2026 Government, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair [Virtual]
2026-02-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join Georgetown University’s annual Government, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair brings top employers to students and alumni for internships and full-time jobs in the government, education, and non-profit sectors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about these careers and to network with employers.
Click here for the list of employers and to register.

What to Look for When Searching for a Postdoc Position: A Perspective from St. Jude
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Link to Register: Webex
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for pediatric cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. Scientists and clinicians work together daily to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical trials and new therapies for patients.
St. Jude has openings for postdoctoral fellows in diverse basic and translational research areas, including cancer biology, cell & developmental biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, global & public health, immunology, gene & cell therapy, infectious diseases, applied math, structural biology, neuroscience, and epidemiology. We provide an outstanding training environment with support tailored to postdocs and a competitive salary starting at $72,500 per year.
The presentation by Prasiddhi Neupane, Academic Recruiter II at St. Jude, will provide general information on what to look for when searching for a postdoctoral position, as well as specifics about St. Jude. Whether you are close to graduating with your PhD or early in your degree, it is never too soon to think about your next career step.
You may also schedule a 20-minute one-on-one meeting with the academic recruiters at St. Jude on February 6 between 1:30-4:30 pm EDT. You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to let St. Jude know who you are!

Career Discovery Series: Careers in Consulting, Strategy, and Organizational Effectiveness Panel
2026-02-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Register for Careers in Consulting, Strategy, and Organizational Effectiveness Panel
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters’ students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format.
Consulting, Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness Careers Panelist Bios
Rick Wang, Ph.D. ’20, is a principal at the Boston Consulting Group working with pharma and medtech clients across R&D, commercial, and strategy topics. He earned a doctorate in biomedical engineering from Cornell University.

Vivian Rotenstein, Ph.D. ’21, is a litigation consultant at Blueprint Trial Consulting, where she supports attorneys through mock trials, focus groups, jury research, witness preparation, and trial strategy. She holds a doctorate in human development from Cornell University, with research focused on implicit bias, juror decision-making, and moral judgment.

Renny John, M.P.H. ’20, is a workplace wellness professional advancing equitable well-being across Northwell Health. As senior program manager on the TeamWell team, he supports the Western Market (18,000+ team members) and is part of a team supporting over 104,000 employees systemwide. He also serves as treasurer of the Cornell Black Alumni Association, supporting a network of 15,000+ alumni. He holds a master’s of public health from Cornell University and is pursuing a doctor of public health at Morgan State University.

Yawa Zewou, M.P.A. ’20 Bio forthcoming.
The 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is a professional development opportunity focused on providing graduate and professional degree students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable career exploration and professional development learning and skill development opportunities. Participants may register for an individual session or all sessions offered within the week.

T.G.I.F.
2026-02-06 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-13 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-20 16:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Tell Grad’s It’s Friday is a Graduate and Professional Student-focused weekly event. Graduate students, Post Docs, Faculty, Staff, and PhDs are welcome to attend with one guest each; all guests must be 23+. Undergraduate students are not allowed to attend.

Big Red Barn Super Bowl
2026-02-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join us at the Big Red Barn for a Super Bowl Watch Party featuring Seahawks vs. Patriots!
Sunday, February 8th, doors open at 6 PM. First come, first serve for pizza. Sponsored by the Big Red Barn Social Fellow.

Bayer B4U 2026 Mentorship Program Information Session
2026-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join an information session to learn about the Bayer Crop Science 2026 University Mentoring Program (B4U).
Building relationships, networks, and a commitment to soft skill development are essential to success as scientists and leaders working in industry – join for a year long mentoring program with established Bayer scientists.
Program Highlights:

MENTORING: 1-on-1, based on technical fit and soft skill development needs
DEVELOPMENT: Bayer-hosted workshops and seminars
NETWORKING: Within Bayer & across 30+ North American Universities
ADVANCEMENT: Career advancement advice
AWARENESS: Build business acumen and develop relationships with industry partner

Who should apply?
Curious scientists and engineers in early career stages (with emphasis on grad students and postdoctoral researchers).
In fields related to plant breeding, plant biology, gene editing, crop physiology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, computer science, & data science/engineering and more
Applications window: Dec 1, 2025-Feb 22, 2026
Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/e/hw5rcXTqcZ
Mentee selection emails will be sent by March 20th, 2026
Information session dates

December 11, 2025 @ 1pm CST
January 21, 2026 @ 2pm CST
February 9, 2026 @ 1pm CST

Teams Meeting ID:
Meeting ID: 328 713 474 563 8
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Email: bayer.univ.mentoring@bayer.com

Language Circle
2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join us every Monday to learn a new language, brush up on an old one, or get more fluent through conversations with fellow graduate students who study these languages or are native speakers.
This spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all!

If you are interested in facilitating Spanish, Korean, or any other non-English language, please email bigredbarn@cornell.edu

Research Communication Workshop
2026-02-10 14:00 - 16:00 | G01 Biotechnology Building, 215 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Date and time: Tuesday February 10 @2-4pm
At the end of this Research Communication Workshop you should:

Be able to introduce yourself in an engaging and memorable way.
Recognize and develop strategies to explain jargon or complex topics.
Develop skills and confidence to communicate with a variety of audiences on a regular basis.
Use different storytelling approaches to communicate your research.
Identify one or more outlets to communicate your research (e.g. podcast, social media).
Develop an approach to start your talk and engage your audience immediately.

Open to: Doctoral students and Postdoctoral Scholars in any discipline interested in improving their research presentation skills to a wide variety of audiences.
Facilitators: Cynthia Leifer and Susi Varvayanis
Location: Biotech Building G01
To register: Please fill out this Qualtrics link: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4NrWzYy9hEe4tro

Knitting at the Barn
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Do you love fiber crafts or want to learn? Come to the Barn on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7 p.m.! This event is for both those interested in learning fiber arts and those who want to make steady progress on an existing project. Materials and guidance will be provided if needed.
This event usually occurs at 1-2 tables in the main space or greenhouse area of the Barn; email brb.art.fellow@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the group chat or request accessibility accommodations.

Spring 2026 Barn Info Session
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Have you ever wanted to reserve the Big Red Barn for an event? Not sure where to start? The barn’s Coordinator will be holding a hybrid virtual information session all about booking the space! Join us to answer any questions you have and overview the 25Live process.

Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Learn about the Three Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in the Cornell Graduate School competition in Spring 2026.
Register online to attend an information session.

WISE: Teaching Practices that Support Wellbeing
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:15 | 100 Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
This interactive workshop introduces Wellbeing in Scholarly Environments (WISE) strategies and invites participants to reflect on how teaching practices can support both student wellbeing and their own growth as instructors. Through discussion and examples, you’ll explore ways to foster connection and belonging in classrooms, labs, and discussion sections, and leave with access to a toolkit to support confident, sustainable teaching. Presented in collaboration with the Center for Teaching Innovation.
Please share with your friends and register for any/all of these workshops here!

About the Series
Being a graduate or professional student at Cornell presents both opportunities and challenges. This workshop series offers practical, research-informed strategies to support wellbeing in academic spaces, strengthen skills for responding to peers in distress, and nurture your capacity to flourish. Graduate and professional students are welcome to register for one, two, or all three workshops in the series.
Why Attend?

Learn practical strategies to support your wellbeing in academic and peer settings
Build confidence in noticing and responding to signs of distress
Explore evidence-based approaches to personal flourishing
Engage with fellow graduate students in a supportive learning environment

This series is offered in collaboration between the Graduate School and Skorton Center for Health Initiatives. All workshops will take place from 4:00-5:15 PM. Light refreshments will be provided. This series is free, but registration is required by noon the day before each session. After receiving your registration, we’ll send a detailed confirmation and a meeting invite via Outlook. Sessions will take place in Mann Library, with meeting rooms shared in the invite.

CV to Resume Workshop
2026-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
This webinar will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your Ph.D. skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. Share a section of your resume or CV to get personalized feedback.
This webinar is open to all Ph.D. students and postdocs.
To Register
Facilitated by Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Notice and Respond: Support Strategies
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:15 | 102 Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
This interactive bystander intervention workshop helps participants build skills for recognizing signs of distress and responding with care and confidence. Through a short video case study, guided discussion, and resource overview, you’ll learn to identify different levels of distress, practice supportive questions and responses, and explore ways to connect peers with appropriate campus, local, or national resources.
Please share with your friends and register for any/all of these workshops here!

About the Series
Being a graduate or professional student at Cornell presents both opportunities and challenges. This workshop series offers practical, research-informed strategies to support wellbeing in academic spaces, strengthen skills for responding to peers in distress, and nurture your capacity to flourish. Graduate and professional students are welcome to register for one, two, or all three workshops in the series.
Why Attend?

Learn practical strategies to support your wellbeing in academic and peer settings
Build confidence in noticing and responding to signs of distress
Explore evidence-based approaches to personal flourishing
Engage with fellow graduate students in a supportive learning environment

This series is offered in collaboration between the Graduate School and Skorton Center for Health Initiatives. All workshops will take place from 4:00-5:15 PM. Light refreshments will be provided. This series is free, but registration is required by noon the day before each session. After receiving your registration, we’ll send a detailed confirmation and a meeting invite via Outlook. Sessions will take place in Mann Library, with meeting rooms shared in the invite.

Stay Active, Be Hopeful, & Get Hired: A Career Services Webinar on Navigating the Tough 2026 Job Market as an Advanced Degree Recipient
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
The 2026 job market is complex, competitive, and often exhausting—especially for candidates with advanced degrees. Between navigating “ghost jobs,” evading sophisticated scams, and cracking new AI screening algorithms, it is easy to lose momentum.
Stay Active, Be Hopeful, & Get Hired is a tactical workshop in a webinar format designed to help graduate students, postdocs, and alumni regain control of their career search hosted by University of Rochester. The presenter will strip away the noise and focus on high-impact strategies that can work in the current economic and job market landscape.
In this session, they will cover:

Market Realities: Understanding the 2026 landscape using current data from National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE), Graduate Career Consortium (GCC), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and more – information will include impacts related to the rise of AI in hiring and how to spot “fake” or scam listings.
The Advanced Degree Advantage: How to position your PhD or Master’s as a critical asset rather than being labeled “overqualified.” Discussion will also center around translating your knowledge, expertise & skillset to industries & professions that may be outside of your academic discipline or specialty domain area.
Action Over Algorithm: Proven networking and application strategies that bypass digital gatekeepers.
Resilience Tactics: Practical ways to manage rejection fatigue and maintain a hopeful, active mindset throughout the process.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Analyze the 2026 Hiring Landscape: Understand how current AI-driven recruitment tools and algorithms screen candidates, and learn specific formatting and keyword strategies to ensure your application gets seen by a human.
Translate Academic Value to Industry Impact: Effectively articulate the transferable skills gained from your advanced degree (such as project management, data analysis, and critical thinking) to counter “overqualification” bias and prove your worth to non-academic employers.
Identify and Evade Job Scams: Recognize the specific red flags of modern employment scams and “ghost jobs” to protect your personal information and focus your energy on legitimate opportunities.
Sustain Search Resilience: Acquire practical techniques to manage rejection fatigue and maintain a “hopeful” mindset, creating a sustainable daily routine that balances job hunting with mental well-being.
Bypass the Digital Queue: Learn high-impact networking strategies that allow you to move beyond the online application portal and connect directly with decision-makers.

Stop sending applications into the void. Join University of Rochester to build a strategy that protects your well-being and gets you closer to being hired. Graduate students, Postdocs & recent alumni from all disciplines are welcome.
Click here to register and to attend.
