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.
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.
Are you looking to begin the grant writing process and feeling overwhelmed? Be sure to view this special program as Dr. Rosemarie Hunziker, who spent three decades as a federal scientist, including 15+ years as a Program Director at NIH, walked the group through the entire grant proposal process and provided invaluable advice on how to get a fundable score on review.
The topics covered in this presentation included 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.
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 provided 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.
This workshop provided 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 learned 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.
Doing academic research requires and develops a rich skillset beyond the technical skills needed to accomplish the project or answer the question. This webinar discussed 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.
Get to know alum from the Doctoral Alumni-in-Residence Program as you view a live informational interview conducted by a peer. 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 are interviewed.
This session featres Cassie Holt, PhD, Associate Director, Product Strategy Lead at IQVIA.
Get to know alum from the Doctoral Alumni-in-Residence Program as you view a live informational interview conducted by a peer. 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 are interviewed.
The session featured Katie Walsh, Senior Teaching Consultant at the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University (Education).
Get to know alum from the Doctoral Alumni-in-Residence Program as you view a live informational interview conducted by a peer. 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 are interviewed.
This session featured Ben Matta, Medical Science Liaison at G1 Therapeutics (for-profit).
Get to know alum from the Doctoral Alumni-in-Residence Program as you view a live informational interview conducted by a peer. 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 are interviewed.
This session featured Alexander Ufelle, PhD, Assistant Professor at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (education).
