Notice Board

You know how to design research projects, analyze complex problems, secure funding, mentor students, and contribute new knowledge to your field. But how much time have you spent learning how careers actually work?

As we launch Postdoctoral Appreciation Week, join us for an engaging and interactive session focused oncareer literacy: understanding the often-unwritten rules that shape career development, professional opportunities, and long-term success.

Whether your future includes academia, industry, government, policy, entrepreneurship, research administration, or a path you haven'tdiscovered yet, this session is designed to help you better understand how opportunities emerge, how employers assess talent, and how torecognize and communicate the tremendous value of your postdoctoral experience.

Together, we'll explore:

• Why careers are rarely linear
• How to identify and articulate your transferable skills
• The role of networking, mentorship, and professional communities
• How opportunities are created through relationships and exploration
• Practical approaches to evaluating and navigating career options
• Strategies for becoming a more informed and confident career decision-maker

This isn't a session about choosing one "right" career path. It's about developing the knowledge, perspective, and tools to navigate a wider range of possibilities while making informed decisions about your future.

The session will be facilitated by Megan Hébert, Graduate Student Engagement Manager for the School of Graduate Studies and PhD candidate, whose work focuses on supporting graduate student and postdoctoral professional development, career literacy, and career exploration.

Join us to connect with fellow postdoctoral scholars, reflect on the strengths you've developed through your research journey, and kick off Postdoctoral Appreciation Week by investing in one of your most important assets: yourself. 

This session will be offered in a hybrid, please register for the Zoom link on the Graduate Student Hub or attend in person to get the most out of the conversation.