Events

CONNECT Information Session for Organizations - Are you a first-time applicant or just want to know more before signing up? Join our upcoming virtual community information session to learn more about CONNECT, discover how the program can benefit you, and get inspired by past projects.

Jumpstart your job or internship search in this focused session! Learn practical strategies for finding opportunities, networking effectively, and making your application stand out. Leave with tools and confidence to take the next step in your career.

Join us for a collaborative resume workshop! Exchange feedback with peers and gain multiple perspectives to strengthen your resume. An OCLD staff member will also share best practices and answer questions. Bring your current resume or a draft and leave with actionable insights.

Are you an international graduate student or postdoc scholar eager to brew up success in your career journey? Join us for Coffee and Connections Hour, where you can forge connections that transcend borders!

Join us for a collaborative resume workshop! Exchange feedback with peers and gain multiple perspectives to strengthen your resume. An OCLD staff member will also share best practices and answer questions. Bring your current resume or a draft and leave with actionable insights.

Learn how to craft a compelling resume that highlights your graduate training and transferable skills. This interactive workshop will guide you through formatting, tailoring to job descriptions and writing accomplishment-driven statements. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining a draft, you'll leave with tools to make your resume stand out. Lunch provided!

Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at upcoming industry site visits in this interactive virtual workshop with the Office of Career and Life Design! Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging and practice strategies to connect. Designed specifically for graduate students and postdocs, this workshop will help you prep for a variety of other networking contexts.

Learn best practices for creating and optimizing your LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills and attract recruiters. We’ll cover profile essentials, strategies for highlighting expertise, and tips for leveraging LinkedIn for job and internship searches. Designed specifically for graduate students and postdocs, this workshop will help you prep for a variety of other networking contexts.

Take your LinkedIn profile to the next level! In this interactive lab, you’ll receive tailored feedback from peers to refine your profile and make it stand out. By reviewing others’ profiles and getting multiple perspectives on yours, you’ll gain actionable insights to strengthen your online presence. An OCLD staff member will also be available to share best practices and answer questions.

U.S. employers are ramping up hiring of international students after graduation. In particular, many U.S. companies will be seeking to sponsor foreign students for U.S. work visas. Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman for a discussion on navigating the U.S. employment-immigration system after graduation. Jason will discuss the upcoming H-1B work visa lottery, as well as unique strategies for students to overcome immigration obstacles.