Career Development

From Orientation through Graduation

Orientation• Write Bio

Year 1• Begin CV• Colloquium

• Networking• Conference

Attendance

End of Year 3

Update CV Write Teaching Philosophy Write Research Statement Write Cover Letter Template

Fall of 4th Year

• Conduct Mock Interviews

• Hold Workshop on Campus Etiquette

Spring of Year 4

• Practice Job Talk prior to interview

• Hold workshop on Negotiating Skills

Graduation

The beginning of a great career!

WRITING YOUR BIO

Goals of a Bio

Who What

Expertise Background

You

Who is your audience?

What to include• Current job, professional experience, claim to fame• Publications/presentations• Educational background• Professional memberships• Certifications, recent awards or honors• Current projects

Things to Remember• Write in 3rd person• Ok to include something personal or unique• Modify often• Headshot fine• Write in paragraph form