ASPIRE Job Search Series for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs
Explore topics specific to the job search process.
The ASPIRE Job Search Series is a monthly career development workshop series for biomedical Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scientists covering topics pertinent to preparing for and participating in the job search.
All past session handouts can be found via the special Vanderbilt Box Job Search Series folder
Add the sessions to your calendar and download the Fall 2023 poster to hang in your lab!
Training Stage Key
Sessions are open to Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students at any stage of their training and all are welcome to attend. However, many topics are most relevant at specific stages. Each session is designated as such. Please use this key as a guide to determine which would be most beneficial to you
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| Graduate students | Year 1/2 | Year 3+ | All years |
| Postdoctoral fellows | First half of training period | Second half of training period | All years |
All sessions are held on Thursdays from 11am – 12pm.
Fall 2023
| Date | Title | Speaker | Location | Training Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2023 | Resumes/Industry CVs | Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 411 | |
| September 28, 2023 | Cover letters | Kate Stuart, Associate Director, BRET Office of Career Development | Light Hall 411 | |
| October 26, 2023 | A Next Step: Getting a Postdoc | Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 411 | |
| November 30, 2023 | Leveraging LinkedIn | Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 411 | |
Spring 2024
| Date | Title | Speaker | Location | Training Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2024 | Resumes/Industry CVs | Kim Petrie, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 411 | |
| February 8, 2024 | Interviewing 101 | Ashley Brady, Ph.D. Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 411 | |
| February 22, 2024 | Behavioral Interviewing | Kim Petrie, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | TBD | |
| April 4, 2024 | Negotiating Your First Job Offer | Ashley Brady, Ph.D. Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 411 | |
| May 16, 2024 | Informational Interviewing and Preparing for the Career Symposium | Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 411 | |
Questions or suggestions for other topics? Email Angela Zito at angela.zito@vanderbilt.edu.