Professional Development for Graduate Students & Postdocs
Professional Development at the Graduate Center
Explore our offerings designed to support your growth as a scholar, researcher, leader, and professional.
Core Professional Competencies
Build the skills needed to thrive in both academic and non-academic careers.
Why Professional Development Matters
Whether your career path leads to academia, industry, nonprofit work, government, or entrepreneurship, employers consistently identify essential (soft) skills—communication, collaboration, leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence—as critical core competencies for success.
Over 80% of employers look for candidates with problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team.
Resilience, leadership, and social influence are among the skills most in demand by employers.
Connect with the Professional Development Team
PARTNERS IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We collaborate with academic departments, faculty, training programs, and campus service units to integrate essential skill development into research, teaching, and professional learning environments.
CONSULTATION SERVICES
30-minute Professional Development Consultation Appointments