How to Increase Your Networking Email Response Rate

For many people, networking can be harder than interviewing. You might not know whom to reach out to, how to reach out, or why people aren’t responding to your networking emails and requests. This can be very disheartening, especially when …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Who Reads Your Job Application Materials?

Who Reads Your Job Application Materials?

By: Robert Pearson

For PhDs and postdocs having a diverse array of career options available, it can be difficult to understand how to prepare for job applications. Read this article by Robert Pearson who …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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How to Maximize Your Winter Break as an AS&E Grad Student

With finals concluding the fall 2023 semester and winter break upon us (for some of us, graduation as well), having the downtime to rest and recoup can also be a great period for chipping away at career-based tasks like internship …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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Exploring the Similarities and Differences Between Educational and UX Research

Exploring the Similarities and Differences Between Educational and UX Research

By: Odette Jansen

For PhD students and/or students interested in research, Odette Jansen (Lead UX Researcher at Nordhealth) wrote an in-depth article about the similarities and differences between educational/academic research …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume? Ask the “Queer Career Coach”

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …

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AS&E PhDs in Humanities or Social Sciences, Register for CASC 504-1 PhD Careers & Internship Prep Course for Spring 2024!

Are you a current AS&E PhD student in Humanities or Social Sciences? Looking to add a 2-credit course to your Spring 2024 schedule? Wondering about the career development process and how to land an internship in the local Rochester area? …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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Featured Career Services Programs, Internship & Full-Time Opportunities for AS&E Graduate Students – Week of November 5, 2023

Attention all AS&E Graduate Students! See below for key information on upcoming programs, internship and full-time opportunity deadlines that you may be interested in! Don’t miss out!

 

Programs & Events

Negotiating Internship and Job Offers as an AS&E Graduate …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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Roc Rainbow Rally

The University of Rochester Libraries is proud to present a multi-day event highlighting artifacts and stories from the LGBTQIA+ community. In spaces across the University, rally attendees can participate in panel discussions, workshops, and learning sessions about object-oriented archiving and …

By Max Robbins
Max Robbins
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Miles Perry National Coming Out Day Speaker

Join us for our National Coming Out Day Speaker: Miles Perry!

Miles is a University of Rochester alum best known for being an HIV activist who is an Afrocentric and SEX positive community catalyst. Miles will share his story from …

By Julie Moore
Julie Moore Career Advisor
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Featured Programs, Internship and Full-Time Opportunities for AS&E Graduate Students – Week of Sept 25-29, 2023

Attention all AS&E Graduate Students! See below for key information on upcoming programs, internship and full-time opportunity deadlines that you may be interested in! Don’t miss out!

Programs & Events

GEPA Graduate Student & Alumni Mixer: Friday October 6, 5:30-7PM …

By David Cota-Buckhout
David Cota-Buckhout Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Support
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