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This workshop explores the skills and best practices for transitioning from an academic environment to one of many non-academic career paths. It introduces strategies for career planning, emphasizing an ongoing process for professional development throughout your career.
Join us for this FREE webcast!
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Presenter: Josh Henkin, PhD – Founder, STEM Career Services, LLC
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Josh is the founder of STEM Career Services, a career coaching company aimed at helping STEM graduates launch and sustain careers outside of academia. He conducts workshops at conferences, universities and institutes across the country and provides career coaching to STEM graduates at all levels of their careers. Josh sits on the National Postdoctoral Association Board of Directors. He is also an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow Alum, AAAS member, and is an AAAS Career Development Center subject matter expert.
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Agenda:
- Being strategic in your career planning
- What skills you need for non-academic jobs and how to acquire these skills while still in the lab
- Networking as a part of life
- Crafting your "elevator pitch"
- How to create a master resume (inclusive of all your skills)
- Creating position-specific resumes
- Ample time will be provided for Q&A with Josh
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About the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Career Development Center
AAAS has supported the fields of science and engineering for over 150 years, but you may be more familiar with us as the publisher of the renowned journal, Science. With deep roots in a wide range of related disciplines, AAAS is uniquely positioned to provide training and guidance designed specifically for your STEM students.
The AAAS Career Development Center provides STEM-focused resources and tools developed specifically to help early career science and engineering professionals grow and learn.
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Copyright © 2017 American Association for the Advancement of Science
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