‘“Path to Career” Resources’
Navigating Dead Ends
Jul. 30, 2018—Opportunities that did not pan out, a time crunch, or a change in path may have you panicking about what to do next in your job search. Take a deep breath and know there are a few solutions to pursue. It’s April and I Still Don’t Have a Job! The Panicked Scientists’ Guide to Accelerated...
Post-Doc Search
Jul. 30, 2018—Industry Postdoctoral Programs Some Real-World Observations on Industrial Postdocs by Allan Lanthes for Science Careers. List of (some) NIH postdoctoral opportunities (as in academia, not all postdoctoral opportunities are advertised; students are encouraged to reach out directly to potential postdoctoral mentors even if the person doesn’t have a position listed at the website above). Allucent,...
Non-Faculty Search
Jul. 30, 2018—Your Ph.D. degree can take you many places, not just to academia. Find out more about nonacademic career search. Start Here In the Beyond the Lab video series, the BRET Office of Career Development interviews Vanderbilt Ph.D. and postdoctoral alumni about their career path in different industries Branching Points blog, a collection of resources designed to...
Faculty Search
Jul. 30, 2018—Jump into your faculty job search with these resources. Job search documents: cover letters, CVs, teaching statements, research plans, diversity statements Writing a Research Plan by Jim Austin for ScienceCareers.org Teaching Portfolio resources from the Vanderbilt Center for Teaching (includes info on Teaching Statements) Guide to Developing and Writing a Diversity Statement from the Vanderbilt Center...
Teaching Statements: an expansive guide via the VU Center for Teaching
Jan. 2, 2018—If you are not sure where to begin or your current one needs some work, this Vanderbilt Center for Teaching website covers a lot of useful ground on Teaching Statement execution, evaluation, and exercises. Don't miss out on this excellent resource: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/teaching-statements/
Science Careers 2017 Career Handbook available for download
Mar. 24, 2017— Science Careers has teamed up with some great organizations to bring you information about the latest career opportunities in many different fields. The profiles included in this booklet give you a sense of the types of organizations that are accepting resumes and the kinds of positions they offer. We've also included some articles with...
Coursera Opportunity: Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
Jan. 16, 2017—Project management has been proven to be the most effective method of delivering products within cost, schedule, and resource constraints. This intensive and hands-on series of courses gives you the skills to ensure your projects are completed on time and on budget while giving the user the product they expect. You will gain a strong...
The Calculated Risk of a Cold Email
Dec. 21, 2016—In a job search, some unsolicited requests for information over email are much more effective than others. Robert D. Pearson gives advice on how to make yours one of them. Read more: https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2016/12/12/how-send-cold-emails-pay-job-search-essay
Use VU Library’s resource – First Research – to assist with Interview Prep
Dec. 2, 2016—Interviews often come up on short notice. Use the First Research database for Industry Profiles including : overviews, challenges, trends, financials, forecasts, growth rating, and industry drivers. Owen students love the “Call Prep Question” and “Executive Insights” for Q&A pairs at the C-Suite level.
Resources for STEM outreach and education
May. 5, 2016—No matter what you field you want to pursue, it's a good idea to network with like-minded individuals who share your professional passions and interests. That's true for careers in K-12 Education or Science Outreach, too. Check out the Network of STEM Education Centers. Also, download a list of outreach and engagement offices plus service...
How to Look Good in Skype Interviews
May. 4, 2016—In less than 5 minutes, this video helpfully explains how to look good during Skype interviews.
Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
May. 2, 2016—Dissertation Writers’ Retreat June 6-10, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Writing Studio, the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School, and the Graduate Development Network The Writing Studio’s dissertation writers’ retreats are meant to provide dissertating graduate students with loosely-structured time to work individually in a quiet, collegial...
Beyond the Lab: Efrain Garcia, Government Administration
Apr. 30, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Efrain Garcia, PhD, who held the longest title of all of our interviewees! Here it is: "Senior Science Analyst, Project Officer, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority,...
Beyond the Lab: Amy Moore, Research Administration
Apr. 29, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Amy Moore, PhD, Director of Research Programs at the Georgia Research Alliance. Dr. Moore attended our 2013 Career Symposium as a speaker, and we were excited to...
Beyond the Lab: Kathleen Goss, Medical Communications
Apr. 29, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Kathleen Goss, Senior Science Writer and Director of Strategic Partnerships at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Goss spoke at the 2015 Annual Career...
Beyond the Lab: Andrea Bauman-Carnegie, Research Administration
Apr. 29, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Andrea Bauman-Carnegie, Director of Administrative Operations, Center for Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Check out the video! This video is supported...
Beyond the Lab: Nicole Speed, Strategic Consultant
Apr. 28, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight consultant and medical communications specialist Nicole Speed, PhD, who came to speak with us in early 2013. Check out the video here! This video is supported by a...
Beyond the Lab: Molly Seale, Medical Science Liaison
Apr. 27, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Molly Seale, PhD, a Medical Science Liaison, now manager, at Amgen. Dr. Seale presented at a PhD Career Connections seminar in December 2014. This...
Beyond the Lab: Harold Olivey, Faculty
Apr. 26, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight Harold Olivey, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology at Indiana University Northwest. Dr. Olivey was a speaker at the 2014 Career Symposium, "Exploring Avenues to Careers in Academia" Check out...
Beyond the Lab: Laura Terry, Management Consulting
Apr. 25, 2016—In the month of April, the Office of Career Development is featuring a Beyond the Lab video each day of the month, highlighting awesome alumni in the video series. Today we highlight consultant Laura Terry, PhD, who spoke at a September 2014 PhD Career Connections seminar. Dr. Terry works for McKinsey & Co, and she spent some time telling us...