Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

The ACLS Leading Edge Fellowships program places recent PhDs from the humanities and related social sciences in two-year staff positions at partnering organizations in government and the nonprofit sector, with the goal of demonstrating that doctoral-level study of the humanities have wide application within and beyond the academy. Fellows participate in the substantive work of these organizations and receive professional mentoring. Applications are due in the spring.

Want a quick overview of effective public speaking? This one-page PDF from the Oral Communication Program summarizes effective public speaking techniques. Get started by identifying your A.G.E. (Audience, Goal and Environment) and learn the anatomy of a good speech. Also listed are different ways to enhance your speaking style. A quick, useful reference for various public speaking scenarios.

Use this worksheet from VPGE to structure a yearly progress discussion with your faculty advisor. It is meant to help you review your past year's accomplishments, discuss long and short term plans, and develop a strategy for making your goals a reality. 

Stay up to date with arts related events and opportunities at Stanford through this weekly student-focused digest. Through this newsletter from Stanford Arts, you will hear about events and activities, as well as grants, fellowships, and internships. 

From Career Connect at the Stanford Alumni Association, this video provides information on key aspects of developing your career. Career coach and Stanford alum Rainbow Chen ('96, '97) answers questions from Stanford alumni on everything from writing the perfect resume to reinventing your career. Watch this engaging hour-long video for some excellent career pointers! 

Everyone needs to think about personal branding, whether you know it or not. The question is, are you managing it and constantly keeping yourself relevant? This video from the Stanford Alumni Association covers some of the basics of personal branding, including social media, and also takes a deep dive into the key questions everyone needs to answer during personal brand creation, including asking yourself what you really want, and what you can offer. Especially relevant for those about to graduate or on the job hunt.