Ph.D. students and postdocs in the biomedical sciences at VU or VUMC may use this form to request a meeting with a member of the ASPIRE Team.

 

Is this something we can help you with quickly? You can drop in to the CV/Resume Drop In Clinic on Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm in 707 Light Hall for a quick review of your documents by someone on our team.

 

Confidential career advising appointments are available for biomedical sciences Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows from the School of Medicine or VUMC to discuss any aspect of their professional development or job search activities, including:

• writing training plans for fellowship applications
• navigating the grant application process
• strategizing your next career move, whether it is an academic position or a career in industry, nonprofit, or government organizations
• networking and informational interviewing
• salary negotiation
• presentation skills and interview tips
• writing CVs, NIH biosketches, resumes, and cover letters

We strongly encourage you to visit the Office of Career Development at least a year before you finish your post-doc or graduate education. It's never too early to start positioning yourself for a productive career! 

Want to check out some document guides first? See below to the PDF links:

• NIH OITE Career Services: Guide to CVs and Resumes
• NIH OITE Career Services: Guide to Cover Letters