Graduate students in all disciplines are increasingly pursuing diverse career paths. We provide information on recent graduate student outcome trends and a short summary of graduate student career development. If you are faculty or staff who supports career development for graduate students or postdoctoral scholars, please do not hesitate to request a workshop specifically tailored for your department or program. We can design content and a time length that best suits your needs.
Contact Amanda Bogden, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, to discuss a workshop tailored for your department or program.
Offered Guest Lecture Workshops:
- Transferable Skills – How to Use What You Learned in Your Graduate Career – Identify the transferable skills from graduate student training and explore how these can bolster diverse career paths.
- Creating Professional Connections and a LinkedIn profile – Learn some simple strategies for purposefully creating your professional network and broadening employment opportunities.
- Navigating Federal Job Searches and the Application Process: Learn effective strategies for navigating USAJOBS, understanding federal hiring paths, and crafting application materials tailored to government standards. Key topics include resume formatting, using keywords, addressing KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities), and tips for managing the often-lengthy federal hiring process.
- Tailoring your Job Materials – Employers are looking for someone with specific skills and experiences that best match their needs. Learn how to “decode” job ads and create relevant job materials (Resume, CV, & Cover Letters).
- Preparing for Interviews - Learn how to make a great first impression in job interviews and prepare answers to common interview questions.
Offered Course Assignment Support:
- Resume and CV Reviews
- Mock Interviews
Syllabus Statement for Graduate Courses:
Graduate Career Services
Located at the Graduate Center, Graduate Career Services aims to support all stages of career development for graduate students. For more details on services, resources, and events, visit: Career Services | Graduate Center (arizona.edu).
While your professor can assist in identifying the discipline-specific skills you've developed through your course and degree program, there are additional career experts who can help you craft a comprehensive and compelling professional narrative. These experts, listed in the suggested order of utilization, are available for one-on-one appointments. To schedule a meeting, select a name below to book an appointment with CatCloud.
- Amanda Bogden M.S., Associate Director of Graduate Career Services
- Isis Burks, Career Services GA
- Kendra Martinez, Career Services GA