Actions by Stage - Graduate School Professional Development

Communication Early Stage • Initiate mentoring relationships • Learn conventions of communication within your discipline • Formulate and present research plan	Communication Mid Stage • Develop presentation skills for discipline and non-discipline specific audiences • Write for both technical and non-technical audiences • Communicate with mentors effectively • Present research at national conferences • Publish research/scholarship	Communication Late Stage • Present research at national conferences • Publish research/scholarship • Maintain professional networks
Academic Development Early Stage • Connect coursework to research & scholarship • Seek funding to support projects • Explore resources to support academic development • Attend TA orientation & teaching workshops • Plan research projects • Seek out teaching opportunities • Mentor undergraduates	Academic Development Mid Stage • Develop collaborative relationships to support research projects • Attend teaching workshops • Assess and modify research plans • Develop a teaching portfolio • Serve as manuscript reviewer for journals in your field • Mentor undergraduates	Academic Development Late Stage • Form dissertation writing groups • Synthesize teaching statement/portfolio • Finalize projects and submit approvals • Formulate 5-year research plan
Leadership & Professionalism Early Stage • Attend Ethics trainings and seminars • Create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) • Seek leadership and service opportunities • Join professional organizations and build internal and external networks	Leadership & Professionalism Mid Stage • Take on leadership positions • Contribute to team-based projects • Troubleshoot issues and propose creative solutions • Manage project budget and personnel • Provide feedback to peers on presentations, manuscripts, & grants	Leadership & Professionalism Late Stage • Serve as a role model for junior graduate students • Maintain professional networks • Plan for transition after graduate studies
Career Development Early Stage • Explore University Career Services resources • Complete self-assessments • Develop career goals • Create a CV	Career Development Mid Stage • Identify external opportunities, internships, work experiences aligned with career goals • Document research and teaching accomplishments (IDP) • Modify career goals if needed • Document research and teaching accomplishments on CV	Career Development Late Stage • Finalize CV, cover letters, research and teaching statements • Apply for positions aligned with your career goals • Learn how to interview and negotiate job offers