Life Sciences
Samples
View tailored sample resumes/CVs, cover letters, thank you notes, teaching philosophy
and research statements, job/informational interview questions and informational
interview request letters.
Verbal Communication Skills
We offer
programs, books and counseling
appointments to help you practice your job or conference talk,
interviewing skills, or a challenging professional conversation
with an advisor, colleague or employer. We also help you find
strategies to network at a conference/professional meeting.
Written Communication Skills
We offer programming and counseling to work with you on your dissertation, manuscripts, grants, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, resume/CV, or cover letter.
Job Search/Career Exploration
Our resources address career exploration
in academe, industry, policy, science writing and more. Take assessment
tools, including the Myers-Briggs and Strong Inventory, practice
informational interviewing and check out library books to explore
career options. We can also help you design a personal plan to
organize your job search.
Teaching Skills & Academic Career Resources
The Preparing Future Faculty program offers opportunities to develop your teaching skills, to network with faculty from a variety of different academic settings, and to prepare for your academic job search.
Ethics Training
Each year we offer ethics training
on both Mission Bay and Parnassus campuses.
Leadership And Management
Every other year we offer a two-day
Scientific Leadership and Management course.
Appointments
Schedule a confidential one-on-one appointment with a counselor to discuss your career and professional development concerns.