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.
Taking on the responsibility of being a mentor requires new skills and knowledge that are not typically addressed in academic training programs, though evidence-based approaches have emerged to help new mentors build and maintain successful mentoring relationships. In this workshop, the group learned about these current best practices in mentoring, and the tools necessary to be a successful mentor. The group developed vital strategies to cultivate and manage productive mentoring relationships that contribute to the professional success of mentees and that provide mentors with personal satisfaction throughout their careers.
We learned from a Subject Matter LinkedIn Expert, Ms. D. B. Wienke, who began by demonstrating the process of optimizing your LinkedIn profile in real-time using her proprietary worksheet. She provided the group with action steps for successfully inviting professionals post-conference into their LinkedIn networks. She also showed the group how to tap into the hidden job market, conduct advanced people searches in verticals of particular interest, and earn informational interviews using this powerful platform.
Being a faculty member is about more than just doing your own independent research. This informational session provided the group with a foundational knowledge about what being a faculty member is all about, the different types of faculty positions, the different responsibilities that feed into the role, and the importance of institution type when considering a career in academia. April Dukes, PhD, coordinator for Pitt’s Center for Integrating Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), whose expertise is in training the next generation of faculty, answered the important questions about faculty roles.
Worried about finances? You are not alone. This workshop, presented by Cynthia Grindel of LifeSolutions, explored the habits and attitudes that drive financial decisions, discussed how to develop a budget, shared tips for saving and reviewed additional resources available through the Employee Assistance Program.
Whether you are seeking a job, a training opportunity, or just the chance to acquire more experience, effective negotiation skills are vital to your career. This webinar details how to develop a negotiation strategy that will contribute to your success.
This presentation features Dr. Laura Miller's path from graduate student to Associate Director of the OACD as an example of how you can take control of your own personal career journey. "The PhD is Your Landing Pad: Grab Hold of the Control Panel"-and guide where your rocket will go!
In an effort to pursue an environment of inclusive excellence at Pitt, we have developed an infrastructure to assist eligible PIs and mentees to connect, collaborate, and successfully submit NIH Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (PA-21-071: Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (nih.gov).
Learn more about the process of submitting these applications and the infrastructure established to help you!
During this session, presented by Marnie Oakley, DMD (Senior Associate Dean for Clinical and Faculty Affairs, School of Dental Medicine), the group learned how to prepare for, conduct, and follow-up on the difficult conversations that most people dread.
Being able to build relationships (network) helps you develop resources necessary for your career development. It is critical to present yourself during these interactions with confidence, through understanding the difference between self-awareness versus bragging and in dealing with “imposter syndrome.”
During this seminar, presented by Tracy Costello, PhD (Career Coach and Professional Development Trainer at Coach4Postdocs), the group discussed tips and techniques for these topics and more, including email/LinkedIn etiquette and developing your “elevator pitch” when you meet someone in person or virtually.
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, the group was provided 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.
