Get to know alum from the Doctoral Alumni-in-Residence Program as you view a live informational interview conducted by one of your peers. Learn more about a variety of career fields and the paths that alum took to get there. Doctoral-level alum working in non-profit, for-profit, education, and government sectors will be interviewed.

The May 28 session will feature Ben Matta, Medical Science Liaison at G1 Therapeutics (for-profit).

Learn more about Ben Matta at: https://www.doctoral.alumni.pitt.edu/people/benjamin-matta-phd

In this webinar, we will discuss strategies and tactics for finding new collaborators, mentors, and career contacts as you build mutually-beneficial partnerships with professionals across the globe. We will utilize various methods to find and reach out to people, and start and nurture those critical conversations which can birth amazing collaborations. Presented by Alaina Levine.

Meet virtually with alum from the Doctoral Alumni-in-Residence Program for a series of informational interviews. Learn more about a variety of career fields and the paths that alum took to get there. Doctoral-level alum working in non-profit, for-profit, education, and government sectors will be featured. The April 29 session will feature Daniel Belenky, PhD (education).

Learn more about Daniel Belenky at: https://www.doctoral.alumni.pitt.edu/people/daniel-belenky-phd

The career search process may feel like a rollercoaster, but understanding the big picture will help you navigate it successfully. For many facing an upcoming career transition, it’s natural to look at the vast landscape of career opportunities and worry about how to choose or prepare. Through discussion of each component of career exploration, participants will gain information and resources to strategize their next steps, no matter where they are in the overall process, and ultimately be successful by intentionally navigating the transition from their current role to their next.

Learning objectives:
Participants will gain perspective about the 10 components of career exploration and job searching including: self-assessment, networking, researching potential career paths and identifying potential jobs, identifying skill gaps to target for skill acquisition, conducting informational interviews, as well as preparing application materials and LinkedIn profile, excelling at interviews and negotiating job offers.

Download Powerpoint slides here.