Professional Development Workshops
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The Graduate School offers an array of career preparedness, communication skills, leadership, teaching, and wellness programs which are broken down by five competency areas. If you are not sure where to start with your professional development, go to our Getting Started page for guidance.
All workshops and development series adhere to the attendance policy and the synchronous Zoom workshop policy.
If you are unable to attend a workshop you registered for, you can cancel by going to the Cancel Registration page.
Note: When you register for a workshop, please enter your correct NC State email address on the registration form so that the system will correctly add you to the registration list. Thank you!
July
Career Readiness Programs: A2i+ Job Search Strategies (July 28)
Setting a Strategy: Hear directly from recent NC State graduate alumni who have successfully transitioned into industry and learn what worked for them in today’s job market.
July 28, 3 – 4:30 p.m.; Zoom
Career Readiness Programs: A2i+ Job Search Strategies (July 30)
Tailoring Your Application: Learn how to effectively translate your graduate experiences into a compelling résumé and application package.
July 30, 3 – 4:30 p.m.; Zoom
August
Career Readiness Programs: A2i+ Job Search Strategies (Aug. 4)
Interview Preparation: Gain practical advice from employers and recruiters on communicating your technical expertise and transferable skills to diverse audiences.
Aug. 4, 3 – 4:40 p.m.; Zoom
Career Readiness Programs: A2i+ Job Search Strategies (Aug. 6)
Managing the Job Offer: Build confidence in assessing opportunities, navigating offer conversations, and making informed career decisions.
Aug. 6, 3 – 4:30 p.m.; Zoom
Mentoring Matters for Mentees (August 27)
An interactive, half-day workshop for graduate students and postdocs woh want to foster more productive relationships with thei faculty and PIs. Expectations for mentors and mentees, tools for effective mentoring relationships, communication styles and goal-setting strategies will be shared.
August 27, 1 to 4:45 p.m., in-person on Centennial Campus
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Accommodation Requests
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served effectively if notice is provided at least ten days before the event. Direct accommodation requests for professional development programs to professional-development@ncsu.edu.
