Career Action Series
Take action and further your career with the Career Centre’s monthly roundtable discussions. These events, offered in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), provide you with a range of opportunities to have your career questions answered.
You are eligible for a one-hour professional development (PD) credit for every discussion you attend, provided you complete the required Google Form after the event.
All sessions take place online from 12 - 1 p.m. MT.
Note: Links to campusBRIDGE and Zoom links will be added throughout the year.
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025
Proactive Career Search Strategies
September 11, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
How do you know if a particular job/career option is the right path for you? Perhaps an information interview can help you decide. Join this session to learn more about how networking can help you understand your career options, especially as you complete your IDP.
CV or Resume? What Do I Need?
October 16, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
Career choices for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows often include or bridge both academic and non-academic realms. This can lead to confusion on whether to create both documents. Come learn how they differ and when to use them.
What Do Employers Want?
November 20, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
The future of work has changed in response to the pandemic. Come join us for a conversation about what employers are looking for from their employees and what changes have taken place in their workplace.
Reframing Career Beliefs and Debunking Career Myths
January 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
If I leave my new position after a few months, will new employers hesitate to hire me? Do I need to have all the requirements for a job posting, in order to apply? These are just two of the myths that we will discuss, so join us for the real facts.
Developing Your Interpersonal Skills, Identifying Your Transferable Skills
February 12, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
One of the most difficult tasks is evaluating your interpersonal and transferable skills. Just as you need to size this up for your IDP, you will also need to do this for your resume, cover letters, and job interviews. Join us for a discussion on ways to build and recognize your skills.
Stepping Up Your Social Media as a Career Strategy
March 12, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
Although some people are hesitant to post on social media, when it comes to getting a job or launching your career, having a social media presence can be a real bonus. Join us for a session on how to use different social media platforms to build your brand.
Yes, You Should Apply
April 16, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
For people who have spent most of their lives in an academic environment, job advertisements are often written in an unknown language. Do you qualify? How do you know if you should even apply? We will uncover some ways you can better align your resume to fit the job description and boost your confidence .
Interview Skills
May 14, 2025 | 12 - 1 p.m. MDT
For most people, participating in job interviews is not a common activity. Preparing for them can feel like a daunting task. What are employers expecting? What will they ask? What can you do to prepare for your next interview? We will share some tips to help you ace your next interview.
Negotiation Jitters
June 11, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
You’re getting ready for your job interview and have questions about things like start dates wages. What types of things can you negotiate? Who starts this process? Can you negotiate once you have the job? Let’s test your negotiation skills!
Navigating the Workplace
July 9, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
Every transition in your life requires you to adapt to new expectations — leaving behind your graduate program or postdoctoral studies to move into a new career role is no exception. We will share some common sources of tension and how you can better prepare yourself for your new job role.
Contact us
Send questions about Professional Development (PD), including the PD requirement and other PD-related events and workshops for graduate students, to:
Renee Polziehn, PhD
Director of Professional Development
Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies