Preparing for your appointment

Students and postdocs are eligible for five 50 minute appointments with a career counselor each academic year. Currently there is no limit to the number of 20 minute mini appointments that a student or postdoc can use, to answer a quick question. 

To make the most of your appointment, we recommend you:

  1. Identify what 1-3 topics you want to cover in your meeting.
  2. If you want a document review, print your documents and bring them to the meeting, even if you are going to bring a laptop to work on your document. 
  3. If you have specific questions - jot them down so you can remember them.

 

That said, for many of our students and postdocs, it's the first time they are visiting a career counselor. Even if you don't have time to prepare - come! We can start the conversation where you are, and help you develop a plan, review your application materials, conduct a mock interview, help you figure out how to negotiate, or just answer your questions. We're looking forward to seeing you. 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Tue
20

Career and Professional Development Writing Retreat

Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wed
28

OCPD Office Hours (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)

Date: May 28, 2025
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Fri
06

OCPD Office Hours (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)

Date: June 6, 2025
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.