Campus-wide Graduate Student Event Spotlights
Navigating Bias and Finding Your Fit in the Job Search
Tuesday, September 22
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Beyond the diversity statements listed on employer websites and marketing materials, how do you know if an organization is truly committed to diversity and social justice, and not just “talking the talk”? This webinar will address ways to identify and navigate bias in the job search process. We will discuss ways to assess whether an organization is aligned with your values concerning equity, inclusion and social justice. Participants will leave with strategies and resources that empower them to search for jobs in places that sincerely manifest the inclusive culture that they proclaim.
Presenter: Deborah S. Willis, Ph.D. | Senior Program Lead, DEI Certificate, and Program Manager, Professional and Academic Development, Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan
CV Writing 101: Creating a Framework and Inventory for Your Scholarly Accomplishments
Friday, September 25
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Learn how to articulate your academic accomplishments within the specific conventions of the academic CV. We will also explore the possibilities for tailoring and persuasively positioning elements within the CV to match certain academic opportunities including fellowships. Finally, we will reframe the CV as a tool and “to-do” list that indicates areas where scholars can bolster aspects of their scholarly identity with intentionality as they progress through their training.
Presenter: Annie Maxfield, M.S. | Director of Graduate Career and Professional Development, Texas Career Engagement