Career Paths to Explore

Read about career paths, hear employers and alumni talk about their positions, learn new skills like informational interviewing and reflecting on whether a career path is right for you. From stand alone programs, to peer career exploration groups, we've got some of the most comprehensive career exploration initiatives in the nation!

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What we offer in Career Paths

Every month, we offer programs, feature articles through our listservs and create opportunities for graduate students and postdocs to more thoroughly explore a different career path. Want to learn more? Sign up to our listservs!

Below, you can also click on the link for curated resources about a particular career path. Read about scientists who have made the transition, use the MyIDP tool to assess if your skills, interests and values are a good fit for that career path, and learn about the types of organizations that hire.

Want to discuss your career exploration further? Schedule an appointment with an OCPD career counselor!


Explore a new career path today

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Wondering exactly what it means to "explore your career options" as a biomedical sciences student or postdoc? Check out this quick video we created that breaks down your journey!

 

Upcoming Events

Thu
21

Virtual Coffee Chat: Launch a Career in Patent Law at Wilson Sonsini

Date: March 21, 2024
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Tue
26

Office Hours for Applications

Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wed
03

Career and Professional Development Writing Retreat

Date: April 3, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Variable, see schedule)