The Office of Postdocotral Affairs, Graduate School, and Career Services are continuing the Professional Development Track program this fall with the workshops and training opportunities below. The program looks to professionally develop postdocs and graduate students in the areas of Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism, and Research & Writing.
Launched in fall 2018, the program helps postdocs and graduate students identify and expand core competencies and skills, explore diverse career options, and develop effective job search strategies. Through attending and participating in these sessions, postdocs and students will earn training in academic core competencies while developing transferable skills for professional and career development.
Overview and Requirements
You must attend four track-specified workshops during your time at CU Boulder. These workshops are not for credit. For this pilot program, you do not need to apply. Be sure to click the blue hyperlinks below and click "I'm Interested" for workshops of interest. To determine your status on securing a particular track, email opa@colorado.edu.
There are three professional development tracks:
- Career Exploration & Preparation
- Professionalism
- Research & Writing
Workshops for Fall 2019
September 5: Applying to Tenure-Track Positions, UMC 415-417, 12-1:30pm
Hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism
September 5: US Internships & Job Search 101, C4C S350, 3-4:30pm
Hosted by Career Services
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism
September 5 - November 21: Fall Publication Bootcamp, Various Locations (see the hyperlink), 12-1pm
Hosted by the Graduate School
Tracks: Research & Writing (must attend at least four sessions)
September 9 - December 9: How to Maintain Accountability for Postdocs, Various Locations (see the hyperlink), 9-10am
Hosted by the Graduate School for Postdocs
Tracks: Professionalism (must attend at least four sessions)
September 9: Writing Your Academic Job Application Statements, C4C S350, 12-1:30pm
Hosted by Career Services
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Research & Writing
September 12: Networking for International Postdocs & Students, C4C S350, 3-4:30pm
Hosted by Career Services
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism
September 20: How to Deliver an Effective Chalk Talk, JSCBB E1B11, 12-1:30pm
Hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism, Research & Writing
September 23: Converting Your Academic CV to Industry Resume, C4C S350, 12-1:30pm
Hosted by Career Services
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation
October 7: Writing Your Academic CV, C4C S350, 12-1pm
Hosted by Career Services
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation
October 17: Interviewing for International Postdocs & Students, C4C S350, 3-4:30pm
Hosted by Career Services
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism
October 21: Interviewing in Industry, C4C S350, 1:30-2:30pm
Hosted by Career Services
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism
November 4: Finding Your Fit in Industry, C4C S350, 12-1:30pm
Hosted by Career Services
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism
November 7: Mastering Your Habitual Tendencies: How to Lean More Effective Productivity Habits, UMC 425, 10-11am
Hosted by the Graduate School
Tracks: Professionalism, Research & Writing
November 8: How to Write Winning NSF Grant Proposals, CASE E422, 12-1:30pm
Hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Tracks: Research & Writing
November 14: LinkedIn for Career Networking, UMC 382, 12-1:30pm
Hosted by the Graduate School
Tracks: Professionalism, Research & Writing
December 3: How to Find Funding as a Postdoc & Graduate Student, UMC 247, 12-1:30pm
Hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Tracks: Career Exploration & Preparation, Professionalism, Research & Writing