What do I ask for?

A postdoc asks—I just received an offer for an industry job, and the salary is actually a bit higher than I was expecting. I'm happy just accepting the offer as it is, but I've heard you should always negotiate. How much more should I be asking for?

Making Informed Decisions (MIND): Bringing Structure and Community to Career Exploration

Career exploration should not feel mysterious, lonely, or squeezed into the margins of an already demanding research life.Yet for many PhD students and postdoctoral scholars, it does.

Should I apply with a resume or a CV?

A third-year PhD student asks—When an internship posting does not explicitly request a resume or CV, which one should I submit? 

Can I apply for 2 internships at the same company?

A master's student asks—I saw two different internships posted at the same company, and I'm interested in both. Is it appropriate to apply for two internships at the same company at the same time? Or will that make it look like I'm not serious?

Update to Postdoctoral Service Eligibility (Effective July 1)

There will be a change in the Office of Career and Professional Development services for postdoctoral scholars, effective July 1.

Roads to Residency: Dentistry students explore dental specialty training through resident voices

 Choosing whether, when, and how to pursue residency training is one of the most consequential decisions dental students make. It is also one of the least transparent.

Q. Can I get an industry job if I join a lab that doesn't have industry connections?

A first-year PhD student asks—I just finished rotating with a PI who seems like a really good mentor, and they have a bunch of cool research that I’d be interested in working on. But I know their lab doesn’t have any industry connections, and I’m not planning on a faculty career. Am I making a big…

Helping PhD students choose a thesis lab skillfully

 In February and March, we will be rolling out a series of programs and support for PhD students designed to help them choose their thesis lab wisely.

Q. Who should I put on my thesis committee?

A third-year PhD student asks—I just finished quals, and I’m thinking about my thesis committee. Who should I be looking for? My PI has some suggestions, but I don’t know many faculty that well.

Pilot: teaching student pharmacists how to use social media skillfully as a professional

Assistant Director Anna Reeves is partnering with the Dr. Tram Cat (the Associate Dean of Student Affairs) in the School of Pharmacy to pilot a new workshop focused on helping students develop, protect, and navigate their professional identity and professional brand on social media this winter…