ASPIRE Job Search Series for PhD 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 PhD 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
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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 2022
| Date | Title | Speaker | Location | Training Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2022 | Resumes/Industry CVs | Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 350 | |
| September 29, 2022 | Cover letters | Kate Stuart, Associate Director, BRET Office of Career Development | Light Hall 214 | |
| November 10, 2022 | Informational interviewing | Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 350 | |
| December 8, 2022 | Leveraging LinkedIn | Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | Light Hall 350 | |
Spring 2023
| Date | Title | Speaker | Location | Training Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2023 | Interviewing 101 | Ashley Brady, PhD Assistant Dean of Biomedical Career Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | TBD | |
| February 9, 2023 | Behavioral Interviewing | Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | TBD | |
| March 9, 2023 | Decoding Your Story (StoryMason) | The ASPIRE Team | TBD | |
| March 30, 2023 | Negotiation | TBD | TBD | |
| April 13, 2023 | Resumes/Industry CVs | Kim Petrie, PhD Assistant Dean for Biomedical Career Development, Associate Professor of Medical Education and Administration | TBD | |
| May 11, 2023 | Cover letters | Kate Stuart, Associate Director, BRET Office of Career Development | TBD | |
Questions or suggestions for other topics? Email Angela Zito at angela.zito@vanderbilt.edu