The OACD Video Library has been developed as a resource to access recordings of past OACD programming content. Recordings are availble from a variety of programs, and are free to access.
By default, videos are listed in chronological order (newest through oldest), but you can filter results by using any combination of the search options below including keywords, program type, and year.
Mentoring relationships are an essential part of any career journey but they are not always easy to navigate, particularly in the role of the mentee. During this session, we will provide you with guidance regarding how to cultivate a mentoring network, what it means to be a mentee, how to identify and cultivate new mentors, what makes for a successful mentor/mentee relationship, and how to manage a multitude of difficult situations that may arise in these relationships.
This session will be interactive, so please be sure that you are in an environment that will allow you to engage verbally and come prepared with any questions you may have!
Are you looking to begin the grant writing process and feeling overwhelmed? Be sure to join us for this special program as Dr. Rosemarie Hunziker, who spent three decades as a federal scientist, including 15+ years as a Program Director at NIH, walks you through the entire grant proposal process and provides invaluable advice on how to get a fundable score on review.
The topics to be covered in this presentation include how to target the right home at NIH, tips and tricks for how to write a successful grant proposal, how to maximize the review, how to find and connect with helpful program staff, and how to stay informed of all of the latest opportunities at NIH.
All postdocs in the schools of the health sciences attend an Orientation to Career Development seminar within the first three months of their training and are introduced to Pitt’s unique model of career development, that is, A Developmental Approach to Professional Training (ADAPT).
This overview of career development resources is designed as a refresher that will cover the vast career development resources at your disposal and will provide an opportunity to discuss your career development challenges, opportunities, and plans with fellow postdocs.
Have you taken a moment recently to reflect on how you can improve your wellbeing and how that can translate to career success? We can help you get started! Wellness is your overall well-being, or the act of living a healthy lifestyle. It is the balance of body, mind, and soul, which requires constant management to keep you feeling your best. In this interactive session, we will provide an overview of the “8 Dimensions of Wellness”, and of the vast range of services that are available for free for university faculty and staff, including postdocs.
Are you looking for funding opportunities and not sure where to start? Pivot is a searchable funding opportunity and expertise database, subscribed to by the University of Pittsburgh and offered to all faculty, postdoctoral trainees, and graduate students. The database is a comprehensive source for funding information from all disciplines and users can conduct searches for funding opportunities, save searches and receive funding alerts tailored to your scholarly profile.
This workshop will provide practical interviewing tips for job seekers making the move from academia to industry, including specific advice for phone, Skype, and face-to-face interviews. In addition, participants will learn how to prepare for an interview, how to address specific questions during an interview, and what steps to take after the interview to leave a lasting impression.
Mentoring is well recognized as contributing to career success across disciplines. Like any other interpersonal interaction, mentoring relationships take time and effort to flourish. You will acquire practical guidance for expanding your mentoring networks, improving your cross-culture communication, navigating power dynamics, and leveraging institutional resources.
This workshop will help you develop vital strategies to cultivate and manage productive mentoring relationships that will contribute to your professional success and personal satisfaction throughout your career.
A resume is often the determining factor in whether you are offered an interview.
During this webinar, you’ll learn effective strategies for developing a resume that clearly communicates your relevant skills and accomplishments to a prospective employer.
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools used to develop an effective network, yet many users don’t know how to get the most out of the platform. This program will focus on the major concepts of LinkedIn; creating a profile, making connections and finding opportunities, for both first time and experienced users. Attendees will learn tips and tricks to ensure their profile stands out and are targeted to attract the people or organizations who can help them advance their careers.
Doing academic research requires and develops a rich skillset beyond the technical skills needed to accomplish the project or answer the question. This webinar will discuss skills gained during academic training that are valued by both the public and private sectors for a variety of career options available to advanced degree professionals.
