Graduate Student Career Workshops: January/February 2006

Navigating the Academic Job Search
Wednesday, January 18th, 3 pm – 4 pm

Learn about a career in academia including: various types of higher education institutions, faculty employment & salaries, career requirements & expectations, and how to begin your search.

Navigating the Non-Academic Job Search
Thursday, January 19th, 3 pm – 4 pm

Learn how to find employment opportunities outside of higher education and how to market your Masters or Ph.D. degree and your transferable skills to employers.

Designing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Thursday, February 9th, 3 pm – 4 pm

If you’re applying for a faculty, teaching, research, or postdoctoral position, most likely you will be asked to submit a CV. Learn how to design & tailor your CV for particular positions and institutions.

Components of the Academic Application
Wednesday, February 15th, 3 pm – 4 pm

The workshop provides an overview of the common components of higher education applications: cover letters, teaching portfolios, statements of research interests, and dissertation abstracts.


Academic Interviewing & Salary Negotiation
Thursday, February 16th, 3 pm – 4:30 pm

The workshop describes screening and on-campus interviews, provides a handout on sample academic interview questions, and offers insight into negotiating multiple salary components.

You MUST register to attend the workshops.
All workshops will be held in the Career Development Center, Boca Campus, SU 220. To register, visit www.cdc.fau.edu and click on the “Calendar of Events.” You can register on-line 24/7 by clicking on the title of the workshop of interest. If you have questions regarding these workshops and/or graduate student career services, contact Jennifer Blythe (jblythe@fau.edu & (561) 297-3533).