Workshop

Whether you have a clear idea of your resume and communication skills or are starting from scratch, the workshops are for you!

The workshops will be carried out in two parts. Day 1 of the symposium consists of presentations whereas Day 2 will consist of breakout room sessions.

October 29 will have virtual workshop presentations on (1) resume preparation and (2) interview preparation.  We encourage all graduate and postdoctoral students to attend and participate!

October 30 will have in-person workshop breakout sessions for selected participants to (1) get their resumes reviewed and (2) Interview practice–spots limited.  Spots will be allocated based on a first-come, first-served basis, and preference will be given to those in their fourth year or higher.  Must be registered for the virtual workshop presentations on October 29 to be selected for the in-person workshop breakout sessions. Selected participants will be sent an email notifying them of their selection and provided with further details.

                                              October 29^th DAY 1 Workshop (Virtual)                           October 30^th DAY 2 Workshop (In-Person)   

                                                      OPEN TO EVERYONE!                                                        SPOTS LIMITED!

9:00–9:10 AM	Welcome					9:00–9:50 AM	Breakout Session 1: Resume Review
9:10–10:40 AM	Panel Discussion					9:50–10:00 AM	Break
10:40–10:50 AM	Break					10:00–11:30 AM	Breakout Session 1: Resume Review
10:50–11:40 AM	Workshop 1: Resume preparation					11:30–1:00 PM	Networking/Lunch
11:40–11:50 AM	Break					1:00–2:30 PM	Breakout Session 2: Interview Practice
11:50–12:40 PM	Workshop 2: Interview

 

Workshop 1: Resume Preparation

The resume is considered the most critical communication document to get selected for an interview. Among other documents, resumes are used by hiring teams to screen and select applicants for interviews. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare an effective resume that showcases your experiences and capabilities to potential employers succinctly and with impact!

Workshop 2: Interview Practice

Behavior-based interviews are the most effective way for a hiring manager to select the best candidates for a job. We will provide you with the skills and knowledge you can use to efficiently prepare for an interview. We will discuss how to inventory your experiences to build a good answer to any behavior-based question and other actions you can take to improve your performance on the day of the interview. The workshop will include a small group breakout session where you will have an opportunity to practice answering some of the most common behavior-based interview questions. We ask that participants in the resume breakout session please bring 5 physical copies of their resume.