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The resources listed here include offices, articles, websites, slides, and other sources of information useful to graduate students. Use the search to find what you're looking for.

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Does your research involve gender? Become a graduate affiliate with the Clayman Institute for Gender Research. Clayman affiliated graduate students have access to various fellowship and award opportunities through the institute. Additionally, affiliates receive GenderNews, the bi-monthly email publication of the Clayman Institute. Joining is easy--learn more at the Clayman Institute website.

Hume Center writing tutors work with undergraduate and graduate students on all kinds of writing projects, from term papers to dissertations. This is a paid position for which graduate students from all disciplines who are passionate about writing and teaching are welcome to apply. Applications are accepted once per year, usually during winter quarter; all tutors will be required to enroll in a training course. 

Become a language conversation partner and help Stanford students develop their foreign language skills. Through this Center for Teaching and Learning program, partners meet one-on-one with language students by appointment to help develop skills through conversational practice. Languages include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, and Spanish.

Hume Center Oral Communication Tutors work with graduate and undergraduate students on all aspects of public speaking and oral presentations, including brainstorming, delivery, and visual aids. This is a paid position for which graduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. A two-unit training course is required; tutors ordinarily work 4-6 hours per week.

The Libraries provide a number of bibliography management tools to help you organize your research sources, generate bibliographies, and manage citations in the style preferred by your field. See the library website for information on available tools and guidelines for choosing the right one for your needs. 

When preparing for a job interview, it's not enough to only read advice - you need to put that advice into practice! Get hands-on practice with mock interviews tailored to your specific industry, job and experience level with Big Interview.

Hosted by the Center for the Advancement of Women's Leadership, this video features Herminia Ibarra, Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD Business School. Here, Ibarra explores the importance of networks, debunks common misconceptions about networks, and offers strategies for building effective networks. In particular, Ibarra emphasizes the value of networks for women in the workforce, as effective networks can facilitate career advancement. Watch this 15-minute video from the Voice & Influence series on the VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab website to learn how to develop and enhance your network as you look towards your career. 

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides several outreach services to support students' mental health and overall emotional well-being. This website provides an overview of their services, as well as information on how to assist fellow students in distress or arrange a CAPS workshop or event.  Learn more about how to access CAPS services here.

Cardinal at Work--the office that aims to create a unified experience of community among Stanford's employees--hosts several email lists, which are also available for graduate students to join. In particular, if you are a parent or caregiver, you may find these email lists useful as you navigate life at Stanford.  

Connect with the Cardinal at Work Office's resources for students, including support for children and families, elder care and caregiving, and overall work-life balance. 

Cardinal at Work--the office that aims to create a unified experience of community among Stanford's employees--organizes various community events, which are often also open to graduate students. Offerings include pre- and post-natal fitness classes, seminars on planning for retirement, and more. In particular, if you are a parent or caregiver, you may find these resources useful as you navigate life at Stanford. 

If you are interested in pursuing a career in public service, the Cardinal Careers program is for you! The Haas Center offer numerous resources to help students find the right path forward for them, from events that allow you to explore public service and social impact jobs to advising specifically focused on public service careers. While primarily focused on undergraduates, the information and resources are of course also available for graduate students to use. 

Many departments offer courses that have been designated service-learning by Haas, meaning that they either provide training for or opportunities to engage in public service. When viewing available classes in Explore Courses, search for "Service Learning Course (certified by Haas Center)" and be sure to sort by career to find out which offerings are available to grad students. 

If you have an interest in sustainability, and are one of the many graduate students that works in a laboratory space for your research, Cardinal Green Labs is for you! The program aims to provide resources specifically tailored for laboratories to help them operate as sustainably as possible.  Check out this site to learn what best practices you can implement in your lab, from energy and water conservation to resource sharing and recycling.

CareerEd's Career Communities is a team of career coaches who are embedded in student communities and connect with students in appointments and meetups to help them explore career paths, identify and apply for opportunities, and cultivate personalized networks that shape their professional journey.  

Stanford Alumni Association's (SAA) Career Connections portal features tips, templates, and tools on the basics of networking, resumes and coaching. Note that SAA members are entitled to one free, initial exploratory session with available coaches. The website links to other networking resources such as the Stanford Alumni Job Board and the Stanford Entrepreneurship Network.

Many Stanford courses welcome graduate students from a variety of departments and programs. This list of current courses from Explore Courses appears to align with Grad Grow's Career Development competency and to be of interest to grad students broadly. Explore the list to find courses of interest to you and be sure to note any restrictions or pre-requisites.

With multiple events held throughout the year (the largest being the Fall Career Fair), Career Education, Stanford's career center, brings many employers to campus to allow opportunities for career exploration, networking, and finding employment. No matter what stage of your career you are in, check out the career fairs events (listed on Handshake, Stanford login required) to see who's coming to campus that might interest you. Be sure to check frequently throughout the year or sign up for email alerts to keep up to date!

Career Education, Stanford's career center, offers a large library of resources to support your pathway from graduate school to career. Browse this resource to discover useful articles on topics ranging from making the most of internships to preparing teaching statements to making your LinkedIn profile stand out in the crowd. 

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BioSci Careers offers a unique opportunity for trainees to gain meaningful and practical work experience in a broad range of sectors through the Career Exploration Opportunities Internship Program. The program provides a structured curriculum, guidance in finding the right opportunities, and clear direction on University policies that must be followed during an internship. Stanford Graduate/Medical Students and Postdocs are eligible for this unique opportunity to tailor an internship to the skills you desire to learn!

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