Getting Started
PREPARE FOR your journey
How you prepare during your graduate program can significantly impact the success of transition from school to career. Below you'll see various resources & tools that can help you start building on your graduate studies. Make an appointment with your graduate career coach or explore new opportunities.
1. Identify Your
Strengths & Interests
Log your academic and life experiences to leverage your talent and potential for career success.
2. Gain
Experience
Log-in to Handshake to access Career Shift where you can search for jobs and research opportunities.
3. BUILD your
network
Learn how to connect with people who can support you in reaching your professional goals.
Additional Resources
Update Your Resume/CV
Taking time to be sure you resume is up-to-date will help you be prepared for your next opportunity. Learn about the difference between a resume and CV here.
Find a Mentor
Mentorship can be one of the most helpful tools you rely on in graduate school. These professionals can provide you with industry specific knowledge and guidance to help you make the best decisions throughout our graduate experience. LinkedIn is a great tool that provides you access to thousands of U of U alumni who want to support current graduate students.
Improve Your Communication Skills
Being able to communicate scientific information effectively and in an approachable way is crucial to your success as a graduate student and as a professional in your field. Click below so see various opportunities to improve your communication skills.
Develop a Plan
Imagine PhD - Humanities & Social Science
This is a free tool for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences. This tool will help you assess your skills and explore different career paths within your field of study.
My IDP - STEM
This tool is for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars in the STEM fields. Your Individual Development Plan (IDP) will help you (1) assess your current strengths and weaknesses, (2) set goals to improve, and (3) help you communicate with your advisor and other mentors.
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Prioritizing Self Care
School can be a lot of stress and pressure, which is why prioritizing self-care is crucial to your success. Review the
variety of FREE resources available to you at the U of U!