Career Development
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Career Exploration & Preparation
Career Development
- taking personal ownership of educational and career goals by exploring and understanding own skills, interests, values, preferences, and goals
- understanding the career pathways and employment sectors that most align with your interests, skills, and values
- understanding and developing the skills and competencies needed for career pathways of interest,
- articulating your transferable skills and competencies for various careers
Upcoming Career Exploration & Preparation Events
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Workshop
Quick Bytes: Review and Reset: Where Have You Been and Where Are You Going?
-English Terrace Room
Networking & Relationship Building
Career Development
- developing and maintaining professional relationships with a wide range of people and organizations, including professional societies
- building and cultivating a network of mentors to support your professional growth at all stages of your career
- conducting informational interviews to learn about professions and organizations
- utilizing online tools to connect with Stanford students and affiliates
Upcoming Networking & Relationship Building Events
Job Search Skills
Career Development
- articulating your diverse skills, disciplinary knowledge, professional competencies, and professional identity via resumes, curriculum vitae, cover letters, and digital platforms
- interviewing to convey effectively your technical knowledge and professional competencies
- implementing a multi-pronged job search that incorporates both responding to job postings and networking to tap into the “hidden job market”
- negotiating offers and preparing for onboarding
- utilizing online tools to effectively build professional connections and gather data about opportunities
- using appropriate etiquette, such as sending thank you emails after an interview