Professional Development

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Professional Development

JY Lin conducting field work
Lin conducting fieldwork in China.

Professional Development Award

JY Lin was awarded professional development funding for travel to the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA) in Montreal, Canada, where she presented her research. Lin's research integrates sociology, environmental studies, food studies, and the Chinese political economy.

Applications for the next Professional Development Award opportunity will be open from December 16 through March 1, 2025.

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Workshops and Events

The Division of Graduate Studies is committed to helping our graduate students reach their professional and academic goals by providing workshops and opportunities that support the graduate student experience.

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Jan 21
How to: Interview (Workshop) 2:00 p.m.

Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate? Come learn about the basics of interviewing and have the opportunity to ask questions on:  question and answer...
How to: Interview (Workshop)
January 21
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall 50P (University Career Center Conference Room)

Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate? Come learn about the basics of interviewing and have the opportunity to ask questions on:  question and answer structures, strategies, and how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews. Questions welcomed and encouraged! Please RSVP!

 

This workshop is hosted by the University Career Center's Career Readiness Coaching team! To learn more about career coaching, drop-in peer advising, and other career readiness workshops and events visit career.uoregon.edu/coaching or stop by the UCC in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level

 

This event is part of the 2025 Winter Career Readiness Week sponsored by the University Career Center, Enterprise Mobility, and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events  

Jan 21
How to Use Career Resources on Campus 5:00 p.m.

It’s not too early to strategize about your future career. Come learn about the many career preparation and professional development tools, resources, and hands-on guidance...
How to Use Career Resources on Campus
January 21
5:00–6:00 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

It’s not too early to strategize about your future career. Come learn about the many career preparation and professional development tools, resources, and hands-on guidance that the university has to offer, and that you are paying for with your tuition! Presented by Paolo from the gradCareers team at the Division of Graduate Studies in partnership with the Office of International Students & Scholar Services.

Remote presentation (zoom) – register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/89a8ef6623894196bb14d18114866140

Jan 22
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches) 11:00 a.m.

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo on 1/30? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall...
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches)
January 22
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall Commons (First Floor)

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo on 1/30? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)

Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!

Want to apply for the Peace Corps? We'll also have returned Peace Corps volunteers available to review resumes and give advice about the application process with any interested students! Ask for Carolyn Williams!

This University Career Center event is part of the 2025 Winter Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events  

Jan 24
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 24-31)

Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career &...
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 24-31)
January 24–31

Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/30), /and Practice Interview Day (1/31) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!

The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Winter 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.

FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

Jan 27
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 24-31)

Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career &...
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 24-31)
January 24–31

Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/30), /and Practice Interview Day (1/31) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!

The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Winter 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.

FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

Jan 28
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 24-31)

Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career &...
Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 24-31)
January 24–31

Find daily ways to engage your career curiosity with workshops, local industry tours, alumni panels & networking ("connect") events, the Winter Career & Internship Expo (1/30), /and Practice Interview Day (1/31) that will help you develop skills and connections on the road to career readiness. For a full list of workshops, career tours, networking events, resume reviews, alumni panels, and more, visit career.uoregon.edu/events or register for events in Handshake. Why wait?! Stop by the University Career Center in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level ASAP to get drop-in resume reviews and other career guidance to make the most of your Career Readiness Week!

The University Career Center offers a special thanks to our Winter 2025 Career Readiness Week sponsors: Enterprise Mobility and Sherwin Williams.

FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

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Graduate students benefit from an array of career opportunities that extend beyond traditional academic pathways. The division fosters connections with industry leaders, offering internships and networking events that enhance students' professional development. 

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