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Addressing the gap in academic professionalization for graduate students
Academic support units have an important role to play in the professionalization of graduate students.
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Learning-centric programming: strategies to support meaningful engagement
Some practical strategies to design an experience with a clear purpose woven with meaningful engagement.
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Myth busting: What exactly is a postdoc?
Often confused as either students or faculty, this ‘in between’ position is vital to the academic ecosystem.
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How being a caregiver changes your graduate school experience
What does a caregiver-inclusive university or workplace environment mean to you?
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Thompson Rivers University seeks experts to shape the future of online education
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Empowering international graduate students through community
The Job Search Club program at UWaterloo fosters a community of support and job search confidence by leveraging campus partnerships, research, student feedback and lived experience.
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How to craft a mentoring journey that suits you in grad school
Your needs are unique and you must take the time to reflect on who would best serve you as a mentor (hint: it probably shouldn’t be your supervisor).
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What to remember when negotiating an offer of employment
There are several details that should be finalized before you sign on to a faculty position.
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Breaking down silos in the postdoc community
It is not enough to have a postdocs’ association at your institution – they require a voice, power and influence to make important changes for future researchers.
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Broadening career options through job shadowing
A diversity of mentors is instrumental for supporting PhD students in exploring life outside of the tenure track.
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Tips to avoid the Fall burnout
The key to surviving and thriving is to have a good navigation strategy.
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Transform a career break into a learning opportunity
By highlighting relevant activities, emphasizing transferable skills and incorporating the career gap as a valuable experience on your resume, you can effectively communicate your growth and value to potential employers.
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Made to measure: how to ‘tailor’ your job applications
Customizing your job application documents for academic and industry roles will help you stand out as a candidate.
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How to take action against gender inequality and discrimination
Four steps graduate students, postdocs and their allies can take to advance equality.
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How self-reflection can help you discover your potential
A new microcredential at Université Laval boosts professional development by cultivating the key skills that are in demand at companies, organizations and in communities.
