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Week 1: Beyond Academia: Navigating the Transition to Non-Academic Careers

Guest Speakers

Tuesday, July 9 at 4 p.m.

This week's sessions offer insights and practical strategies for making a transition from academia to non-academic careers. Guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) with diverse academic backgrounds will share their experiences transitioning from university and academic workplaces into non-academic careers. Participants will explore effective ways to leverage advanced degrees in professional settings, identify transferable skills, and navigate a variety of career pathways.

Workshop

Thursday, July 11 at 4 p.m.

This week's workshop builds on the insights and practical strategies shared by our MDARD guest speakers on Tuesday, July 9. We will delve deeper into the transition from academia to non-academic careers, focusing on how to effectively leverage advanced degrees in professional settings. Participants will engage in interactive activities to identify transferable skills and explore various career pathways. This session aims to provide hands-on experience and actionable steps to help you navigate your career transition successfully.

Week 2: Career Pathways: Evaluating Your Values, Skills, and Interests

Guest Speakers

Tuesday, July 16 at 4 p.m.

In this week's sessions, participants will dig deeper into how to construct a comprehensive list of criteria for evaluating job opportunities. Guest speakers from MDARD will share their experiences with creating such criteria and offer practical tips. By delving into their values, transferable skills, and interests, participants will gain insights into creating a personalized framework to evaluate their options effectively and pursue career paths aligned with their aspirations and assets.

Workshop

Thursday, July 18 at 4 p.m.

This week's workshop builds on the experiences and tips shared by our guest speakers on Tuesday, July 16. Participants will dive deeper into constructing a comprehensive list of criteria for evaluating job opportunities. Through interactive activities, you will explore your values, transferable skills, and interests, gaining insights into creating a personalized framework to evaluate your options effectively. This session aims to help you pursue career paths that align with your aspirations and assets.

Week 3: Job Search and Application Strategies: Guiding Your Non-Academic Career Path

Guest Speakers

Tuesday, July 23 at 4 p.m.

Building on the past two sessions, this week's sessions review proven job search and application strategies. Guest speakers from MDARD will draw from their own experiences and expertise to offer insights into conducting focused job searches and crafting resumes and cover letters tailored to non-academic roles. Participants will gain practical tips for navigating the job market outside academia and learn how to effectively position themselves for non-academic career opportunities.

Workshop

Thursday, July 25 at 4 p.m.

This week's workshop builds on the insights shared by our guest speakers on Tuesday, July 23. We will review proven job search and application strategies, focusing on practical tips for navigating the job market outside academia. Participants will engage in activities to refine their job search techniques, craft resumes, and write cover letters tailored to non-academic roles. This session aims to equip you with the skills needed to effectively position yourself for non-academic career opportunities.

Week 4: Career Toolkit: Insights on Interviewing and Networking Success

Guest Speakers

Tuesday, July 30 at 4 p.m.

This session dives into mastering job interviews and optimizing networking for career growth. Guest speakers from MDARD will share techniques for effective communication and provide valuable tips on excelling in both interviews and networking scenarios. Participants will gain insights into proactive strategies for advancing their careers during the job search and after securing employment.

Workshop

Thursday, August 1 at 4 p.m.

This week's workshop builds on the techniques and tips shared by our guest speakers on Tuesday, July 30. We will dive into mastering job interviews and optimizing networking for career growth. Participants will engage in interactive activities to practice effective communication skills and learn strategies for excelling in both interviews and networking scenarios. This session aims to provide you with proactive strategies to advance your career during the job search and after securing employment.

Past Recordings

June
22
2022

Career Development beyond Academia: A discussion with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Four guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will share their experience transitioning from university and academic workplaces into non-academic careers. Each speaker will share how they applied the four stages of career transition (adopted from Beyond the Professoriate), including: discovery, research, implement and build. Participants will reflect on how to (1) discover their skills, strengths and values; (2) research careers and opportunities that align with these factors; (3) implement a tailored job search; and (4) how to continue building their career path after accepting a job.

July
14
2022

Develop your career metric: Values, skills and interests that filter your non-academic search

In this seminar, we will discuss how academics can build a list of criteria—a metric—by which to “know their options” and evaluate jobs that are the best fit according to their respective values, transferable skills, and interests.

July
21
2022

Doing the research: Applying your career metric to identify and attract non-academic opportunities

In this seminar, we will discuss how academics research and evaluate their non-academic career opportunities, translate their work for non-academic employers, and how to prepare materials to launch their career search.

July
28
2022

Putting research to practice: Focusing your job search and building your non-academic career

In this seminar, we review proven job search strategies that build on our work from the past two seminars on career metrics and research. We learn to conduct a laser-focused search and how to seek further advancement and growth after landing the job.

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Guest Speakers

Tuesday, July 9 at 4 p.m.

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Thursday, July 11 at 4 p.m.

Guest Speakers

Tuesday, July 16 at 4 p.m.

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Thursday, July 18 at 4 p.m.

Guest Speakers

Tuesday, July 23 at 4 p.m.

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Thursday, July 25 at 4 p.m.

Guest Speakers

Tuesday, July 30 at 4 p.m.

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Thursday, August 1 at 4 p.m.

Career Development beyond Academia: A discussion with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Develop your career metric: Values, skills and interests that filter your non-academic search

Doing the research: Applying your career metric to identify and attract non-academic opportunities

Putting research to practice: Focusing your job search and building your non-academic career