Dr. Emily Kertcher will provide an overview on the interdependence of educators and allied health professionals, which she will follow with a discussion of how to communicate effectively across disciplines to achieve joint goals. Specialists in occupational therapy, physical therapy, … Read more

This two hour long workshop will discuss alternate academic careers and provide participants with tips to secure employment in these positions. Led by Brenda Bethman Ph.D., Director of the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Women’s Center and founder of Alt-Academix, this … Read more

The Graduate School is pleased to announce an innovative pilot program to assist graduate students in exploring and preparing for a variety of career options, beyond the faculty positions to which many doctoral students aspire. This pilot program will also … Read more

The Graduate School is pleased to announce an innovative pilot program to assist graduate students in exploring and preparing for a variety of career options, beyond the faculty positions to which many doctoral students aspire. This pilot program will also … Read more

This 90-minute workshop, sponsored by the UNC Leadership Development Scholars Program, is designed to provide an introduction to alternative academic, or Altac, careers, to graduate students. Because Altac encompasses all careers that lie within or near to the university that … Read more

Learn how to sell yourself and make a positive first impression through your job application materials. The structure, formatting, and content of CVs, resumes, and cover letters will be discussed along with samples for analysis and how you can sell … Read more

This session will explore different types of postdoctoral opportunities and how you find them, offer suggestions for building your own decision-making criteria, and most importantly, discuss questions to ask a potential mentor – before you commit. Sponsored by The Graduate … Read more

Learn what to expect if you a chosen to interview for a faculty position, how you can prepare for phone or Skype interviews, and what happens during the on-campus interview.  Participants will have a chance to practice and get tips … Read more

We invite you to come hear about Chancellor Folt’s journey from a woman in science to UNC’s first female chancellor. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask Chancellor Folt questions during a Q&A session. Students, fellows, faculty, and staff … Read more

Join us for our fourth annual day of workshops and advice dedicated to your career planning needs across the career spectrum. Alumni, employers and career services professionals will present on a variety of topics through panels and skill-building workshops.  Lunch … Read more