Lunch and Learn: Preparing for an Informational Interview
, 12 - 1 p.m. PT
Whether you're choosing a thesis lab, seeking research collaborators, exploring careers, or applying for jobs, informational interviews (also known as "coffee chats" are an essential way to get information, identify mentors, and find opportunities. In this working lunch, you'll have protected time to prepare for an informational interview. Come to reflect on your goals, develop specific questions, and write and send your coffee chat invitation!CPD Office Hours: Informational Interviews (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)
, 12 - 1 p.m. PT
Do you have questions about how to have a successful informational interview or want feedback on questions you'd like to ask in a future coffee chat? Are you looking to debrief and troubleshoot a coffee chat experience that didn't feel good? Join this open discussion with CPD staff about informational interviews. Whether you have questions to ask us or want to just listen, we invite you to come!CPD Office Hours: Conducting Successful Rotations (for 1st year PhD students)
, 12 - 1 p.m. PT
This office hours is dedicated to talking about lab rotations. In our open discussion, you'll hear from senior students on our Career and Professional Development Interns Team about their insights and personal experiences with navigating rotations. Bring questions or come just to listen!Flagship Pioneering Fellowship Info Session
, 4 - 5 p.m. PT
The Flagship Pioneering Fellowship is a paid, full-time summer Fellowship (June-August) that provides an unparalleled opportunity for creative, entrepreneurial scientists to immerse themselves in Flagship’s unique approach to inventing and building disruptive science and technology companies. Join the info session in person or virtually to learn more about this opportunity!Visa Considerations for Private Industry (with ISSO)
, 12 - 1:30 p.m. PT
Interested in private industry positions, but uncertain where to begin? Join us for our Visa Considerations for Private Industry workshop in collaboration with the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).CPD Office Hours (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)
, 2 - 3 p.m. PT
Bring an application you are working on, questions on any subject, or just pop in to say hi! Depending on attendance, you can meet with our staff in small groups or individually. Our office hours are casually structured to get you immediate support—feel free to arrive late and/or leave early.Upcoming Events
CPD Office Hours: Informational Interviews (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)
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Time: 12 - 1 p.m. PT
CPD Office Hours: Conducting Successful Rotations (for 1st year PhD students)
Date:
Time: 12 - 1 p.m. PT