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Humphrey Institute Resume Writing Clinic (for Humphrey students only) Lynne or Martha will talk about best practices for professional resumes, how to play to your strengths, and how to describe graduate training effectively. We’ll look at sample Humphrey resumes and discuss options to solve resume problems. Limited to 8 attendees. Open to Humphrey Institute students only. Presenters: - Martha Krohn, Humphrey Office of Career Services
- Lynne Schuman, Humphrey Office of Career Services
| Date: September 13, 2006
Time: 12:45 - 2:15
Location: HHH Rm 173 |
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Humphrey Institute Resume Writing Clinic (for Humphrey students only) Lynne or Martha will talk about best practices for professional resumes, how to play to your strengths, and how to describe graduate training effectively. We’ll look at sample Humphrey resumes and discuss options to solve resume problems. Limited to 8 attendees. Open to Humphrey Institute students only. Presenters: - Martha Krohn, HHH Office of Career Services
- Lynne Schuman, HHH Office of Career Services
| Date: September 27, 2006
Time: 12:45-2:15
Location: HHH Room 173 |
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Professional Development Resources at the University-SESSION IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED Being a successful graduate student or a postdoc requires more than taking courses or conducting research. The University has numerous academic and professional development resources to ensure your future career success.Presenters: - Dr. Tim Delmont, Office of Human Resources
- Dr. David Langley, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Jerylin Veldoff, University Libraries
- Dr. Scott Slaterry, University Counseling and Consulting Services
| Date: September 28, 2006
Time: 2:00-3:30
Location: Carlson School of Management 2-206 |
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Managing Graduate Student Stress Explores the multiple "pulls" that graduate students experience. Presents a variety of skills and coping strategies to maintain a balanced life without sacrificing academics.Presenters: - Dr. Cynthia Fuller, University Counseling and Consulting Services
| Date: October 4, 2006
Time: 2:00-3:30
Location: 2-101 Nils Hasselmo Hall |
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Diverse Career Choices in Industry for Scientist and Engineers—Panel Discussion This panel discussion will feature individuals who are currently working in industry in various capacities. Panelists will share their experiences with seeking and obtaining jobs outside academia and will offer advice to those interested in pursuing similar career paths. The first two hours will be large group discussions plus Q & A. The last hour will be an opportunity for the panelists to interact with audience members interested in further conversations. Presenters: - John Banovetz, Ph.D., Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company, Minneapolis
- Berkan K. Endres, Ph.D., Senior IP Specialist, 3M, St. Paul
- Ann Hall, Ph.D., Licensing Assistant, University of Minnesota Technology Transfer Office, Minneapolis
- Joseph Lee, J.D., Intellectual property law specialist, Merchant & Gould, Minneapolis
- Mark T. Skoog, Ph.D., J.D., Intellectual property law specialist, Merchant & Gould, Minneapolis
| Date: October 6, 2006
Time: 1:00-4:00
Location: Bell Museum Auditorium |
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Diverse Career Choices in Industry for Scientist and Engineers—Panel Discussion This panel discussion will feature individuals who are currently working in industry in various capacities. Panelists will share their experiences with seeking and obtaining jobs outside academia and will offer advice to those interested in pursuing similar career paths. The first two hours will be large group discussions plus Q & A. The last hour will be an opportunity for the panelists to interact with audience members interested in further conversations. Presenters: - John Banovetz, Ph.D., Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company, Minneapolis
- Berkan K. Endres, Ph.D., Senior IP Specialist, 3M, St. Paul
- Ann Hall, Ph.D., Licensing Assistant, University of Minnesota Technology Transfer Office, Minneapolis
- Joseph Lee, J.D., Intellectual property law specialist, Merchant & Gould, Minneapolis
- Mark T. Skoog, Ph.D., J.D., Intellectual property law specialist, Merchant & Gould, Minneapolis
| Date: October 6, 2006
Time: 1:00-4:00
Location: Bell Museum Auditorium |
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Preparing for Preliminary and Final Examinations Addresses psychological skills and attitudes to help you prepare and perform as effectively as possible during preliminary and final exams. Topics to be discussed include: preparation strategies, stress and anxiety management, techniques to keep tasks in perspective, and public speaking tips. Does not address content of exams, since that varies by graduate program.
Presenters: - Dr. Robert Seybold, University Counseling and Consulting Services
| Date: October 9, 2006
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: 144 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus |
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Humphrey Institute Resume Writing Clinic (for Humphrey students only) Lynne or Martha will talk about best practices for professional resumes, how to play to your strengths, and how to describe graduate training effectively. We’ll look at sample Humphrey resumes and discuss options to solve resume problems. Limited to 8 attendees. Open to Humphrey Institute students only. Presenters: - Martha Krohn, HHH Office of Career Services
- Lynne Schuman, HHH Office of Career Services
| Date: October 11, 2006
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Location: HHH Room 173 |
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The Graduate Advising Relationship: Making It Work for You Discusses diverse styles of advisers and advisees; some possible pitfalls in this key relationship in graduate education; and strategies for addressing these pitfalls.Presenters: - Dr. Matt Hanson, University Counseling and Consulting Services
| Date: October 12, 2006
Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location: 525 Classroom Science Building |
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Searching Databases for Funding in the Sciences--THIS IS FULL--REGISTRATION CLOSED! This hands-on workshop allows participants to conduct their own searches. Utilizing the Internet, participants will learn how to search for research funding. LIMITED TO 24 PARTICIPANTS. **REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP HAS REACHED IT`S CAPACITY. NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED.**Presenters: - Jim Beattie, University Libraries
| Date: October 16, 2006
Time: 1:00-2:30
Location: Second floor of Diehl Hall Library |
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Humphrey Institute Resume Writing Clinic (for Humphrey students only) Lynne or Martha will talk about best practices for professional resumes, how to play to your strengths, and how to describe graduate training effectively. We’ll look at sample Humphrey resumes and discuss options to solve resume problems. Limited to 8 attendees. Open to Humphrey Institute students only. | Date: October 24, 2006
Time: 12:45-2:15
Location: HHH Room 173 |
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Balancing Work, Life and Graduate School This session covers strategies graduate students may employ to balance their multifaceted lives.Presenters: - Dr. Jennifer Engler, University Counseling and Consulting Services
| Date: October 26, 2006
Time: 2:00-4:00
Location: 240 Blegen Hall |
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Developing Your Ideas for Publication in APA Style This workshop offers guidelines for publication in APA style, the most
widely used citation style for professional work in education fields.
Experienced and developing writers will learn about specific 5th edition
style requirements, the process of developing ideas for publication, what
editors look for in a polished submission, and where postsecondary educators
can submit their article. Drs. Higbee and Lundell are Co-Editors of the Center’s publication series, including report, books, monographs, and proceedings.
LIMITED TO 48 PARTICIPANTS.
Presenters: - Dr. Jeanne Higbee, Professor, Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Dana Lundell, Director , Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy
| Date: October 30, 2006
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: 110 Ford Hall |
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Humphrey Institute Resume Writing Clinic (for Humphrey students only) Lynne or Martha will talk about best practices for professional resumes, how to play to your strengths, and how to describe graduate training effectively. We’ll look at sample Humphrey resumes and discuss options to solve resume problems. Limited to 8 attendees. Open to Humphrey Institute students only. Presenters: - Lynne Schuman, HHH Career Services
- Martha Krohn, HHH Career Services
| Date: November 8, 2006
Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Location: HHH Room 173 |
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Speaking Frankly: Case Studies in Managing Classroom Dynamics & Conflict This workshop makes use of teaching-related cases to provide a forum for graduate student TAs, section and discussion leaders and instructors to explore strategies for helping all students talk productively about issues they feel passionate about—issues such as politics, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity and race. When these issues emerge in a course—implicitly or explicitly—what is the role of the instructor? In those moments, how can instructors both problem solve and model behaviors that encourage open and civil conversations? LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS.Presenters: - Dr. Ilene Alexander, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Noro Andriamanalina, The Graduate School
| Date: November 9, 2006
Time: 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: 101 Walter Library |
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Humphrey Institute Resume Writing Clinic (for Humphrey students only) Lynne or Martha will talk about best practices for professional resumes, how to play to your strengths, and how to describe graduate training effectively. We’ll look at sample Humphrey resumes and discuss options to solve resume problems. Limited to 8 attendees. Open to Humphrey Institute students only. Presenters: - Lynne Schuman, HHH Career Services
- Martha Krohn, HHH Career Services
| Date: November 14, 2006
Time: 12:45-2:15 pm
Location: HHH Room 173 |
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Successful Job Hunting Begins on Day One The workshop emphasizes the need to embark on preparing for future job-hunting once you start your graduate program or postdoctoral training. The following will be discussed: types of jobs, your ideal job, and developing skills required for your chosen career path.Presenters: - Dr. Esam El-Fakahany, Professor, Department of Neuroscience
| Date: November 14, 2006
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Moos Tower 1-450 |
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Successful Job Hunting Begins on Day One The workshop emphasizes the need to embark on preparing for future job-hunting once you start your graduate program or postdoctoral training. The following will be discussed: types of jobs, your ideal job, and developing skills required for your chosen career path.Presenters: - Dr. Esam El-Fakahany, Professor, Department of Neuroscience
| Date: November 14, 2006
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Moos Tower 1-450 |
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Searching On-line Databases for Funding in the Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows looking to identify potential funding sources for their research and creative activities. It aims to help you become familiar with the various electronic tools available for identifying viable funding opportunities, determine the right fit for funding, learn tips for building successful relationships with sponsors, and establish and build a successful internal and external track grant record. It is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at all stages of their careers. Dr. Ferguson received her doctorate in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature and has been teaching grant writing at the U of MN for several years. Presenters: - Dr. Jeanine Ferguson, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences
| Date: November 15, 2006
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: 370 Anderson Hall |
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Searching On-line Databases for Funding in the Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts This workshop is designed for postdoctoral fellows and graduate looking to identify potential funding sources for their research and creative activities. It aims to help you become familiar with the various electronic tools available for identifying viable funding opportunities, determine the right fit for funding, learn tips for building successful relationships with sponsors, and establish and build a successful internal and external track grant record. It is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at all stages of their careers. Dr. Ferguson received her doctorate in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature and has been teaching grant writing at the U of MN for several years.Presenters: - Dr. Jeanine Ferguson, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences
| Date: November 15, 2006
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: 370 Anderson Hall |
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Humphrey Interview Workshop I: Creating Professional Connections (For Humphrey Students Only) Creating Professional Connections (For Humphrey Students Only): The majority of career opportunities come through personal contacts. How do you get connected successfully, no matter what your personal networking style might be? Come to this fun, interactive workshop to find out! Presenters: - Lynne Schuman, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
- Martha Krohn, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
| Date: February 5, 2007
Time: 12:45 - 2:00 pm
Location: Stassen Room (Room 170 Humphrey Center) |
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Humphrey Interview Workshop II: Interview Basics (For Humphrey Students Only) Interview Basics (For Humphrey Students Only):
How do you prepare for different kinds of interviews successfully? How can you see the interview through the interviewer`s eyes? How do YOU interview THEM?
For answers to these questions and more, register for this workshop.Presenters: - Lynne Schuman, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
- Martha Krohn, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
| Date: February 7, 2007
Time: 12:45 - 2:00 pm
Location: Stassen Room (Room 170 Humphrey Center) |
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Humphrey Interview Workshops I - IV: The Marathon Interview Workshop (For Humphrey Students Only) The Marathon Interview Workshop (For Humphrey Students Only): Can`t make it to the 4 Interview Workshops? All 4 will be offered in one "marathon" afternoon session. Come and learn:
WORKSHOP I: Creating Professional Connections.
WORKSHOP II: Interview Basics.
WORKSHOP III: Handling Tough Interview Questions with Confidence.
WORKSHOP IV: Negotiating Salary and Benefits.Presenters: - Lynne Schuman, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
- Martha Krohn, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
| Date: February 9, 2007
Time: 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Location: Wilkins Room (Room 215 Humphrey Center) |
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Humphrey Interview Workshop III: Handling Tough Interview Questions with Confidence (For Humphrey Students Only) Handling Tough Interview Questions with Confidence (For Humphrey Students Only): What are common interview questions and why does the employer ask them? What are the most effective types of answers? When are examples useful? What is your particular interview nightmare and how might you deal with it? Come to discuss answers to these questions and start to prepare to interview with confidence!Presenters: - Lynne Schuman, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
- Martha Krohn, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
| Date: February 12, 2007
Time: 12:45 - 2:00 pm
Location: Stassen Room (Room 170 Humphrey Center |
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Working Better Together - Resolving Conflict While Building Relationships in the Workplace Examine your own approach to conflict to better understand how others may view a situation and how best to resolve it. Work with others to develop some basic communication and problem solving skills to assist in the process of conflict resolution. Learn about the resources the Student Conflict Resolution Center has to offer; bring a problem you wish to discuss and get some ideas on how to tackle it. The center is open to both students and postdoctorate associates/fellows.
Presenters: - Presenter: Janet Morse, Director, Student Dispute Resolution Center
| Date: February 13, 2007
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: 143 Classroom Office Building, St. Paul Campus |
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Humphrey Interview Workshop IV: How Much Is My Work Worth? Negotiating Salary and Benefits (For Humphrey Students Only) How Much Is My Work Worth? Negotiating Salary and Benefits (For Humphrey Students Only): When and how should you negotiate and how do you maximize the outcome? How are negotiations different in public and private sectors? Can you negotiate and leave both the employer and yourself feeling good at the end of the conversation? Presenters: - Lynne Schuman, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
- Martha Krohn, Humphrey Institute Office of Career Services
| Date: February 14, 2007
Time: 12:45 - 2:00 pm
Location: Stassen Room (Room 170 Humphrey Center) |
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Networking Skills for Graduate and Professional Students Eighty percent (80%) of jobs are found through networking. Attend this workshop to learn more about the hidden job market and how to network effectively.Presenters: - Meaghan Stein, Career Counselor, Career Center for Science and Engineering
| Date: February 21, 2007
Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: 415 Alderman Hall, St. Paul Campus |
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Test This is a test | Date: March 1, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 a.m.
Location: TBA |
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CV/Resume Building and Formatting for Academia and Industry This workshop is for graduate students and Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows, at all stages of their programs or careers, planning to seek faculty positions or careers in industry and private organizations. The presentation will cover the difference between CV/résumé writing and building; what employers are looking for; essential components of a CV/résumé and competitively packaging your skills.Presenters: - Dr. Deborah Wingert, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Terri Spillers, Counselor, Office of Human Resources
| Date: March 6, 2007
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: 3-115 Electrical Engineering Bldg. |
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Effective Interviewing Skills for Jobs in Industry The presentation will cover how companies determine who to interview; how to prepare for an interview; handling difficult questions; and different interview formats.Presenters: - Patty Bales, Counselor, Office of Human Resources
| Date: March 7, 2007
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: 140 Nolte Center |
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Getting What You Want: Tips for a Successful Information Interview An information interview is part of the career decision and job search processes. An individual wishing to learn more about a particular employer or position, to determine a fit for their own career aspirations, initiates the interview. The goals of this workshop are to share a model of personality, based in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, that will help inform your approach to informational interviewing and to offer strategies for attacking the informational interview process that are tailored to your personality preferences. By becoming more aware of your own preferences - your style of interacting, making decisions, gathering information, and structuring your environment - you will be able to ask better questions and receive needed feedback in your quest to discover the career path that uniquely suits you.
Presenters: - Dr. Kathryn Hirsh, Co-founder of Hirshworks, a consulting company that specializes in career development and coaching for the past 19 years.
| Date: March 27, 2007
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: 231 Smith Hall |
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Getting What You Want: Tips for a Successful Information Interview An information interview is part of the career decision and job search processes. An individual wishing to learn more about a particular employer or position, to determine a fit for their own career aspirations, initiates the interview. The goals of this workshop are to share a model of personality, based in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, that will help inform your approach to informational interviewing and to offer strategies for attacking the informational interview process that are tailored to your personality preferences. By becoming more aware of your own preferences - your style of interacting, making decisions, gathering information, and structuring your environment - you will be able to ask better questions and receive needed feedback in your quest to discover the career path that uniquely suits you.
Presenters: - Dr. Kathryn Hirsh, Co-founder of Hirshworks, a consulting company that specializes in career development and coaching for the past 19 years.
| Date: March 27, 2007
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: 231 Smith Hall |
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Writing Fundable Grant Proposals--All Disciplines This presentation is aimed at graduate students and Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows planning to apply for research grants or fellowship funding in all disciplines. Strategies for developing successful grant proposals will be highlighted, along with an overview of resources for prospecting grant sources within federal, state, private and University funding pools. Dr. Ferguson has been teaching grant writing at the U of MN for 20 years. She opened two research/sponsored project development offices in CLA and CEHD and assisted in securing over $40 million in external funding for projects.Presenters: - Dr. Jeanine Ferguson, Development Officer, Office of the Executive Vice President for System Academic Administration
| Date: March 29, 2007
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: 102 Fraser Hall |
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Writing Fundable Grant Proposals--All Disciplines This presentation is aimed at graduate students and Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows planning to apply for research grants or fellowship funding in all disciplines. Strategies for developing successful grant proposals will be highlighted, along with an overview of resources for prospecting grant sources within federal, state, private and University funding pools. Dr. Ferguson has been teaching grant writing at the U of MN for 20 years. She opened two research/sponsored project development offices in CLA and CEHD and assisted in securing over $40 million in external funding for projects.Presenters: - Dr. Jeanine Ferguson, Development Officer, Office of the Executive Vice President for System Academic Administration
| Date: March 29, 2007
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: 102 Fraser Hall |
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Effective Interviewing Skills for Jobs in Academia for Native Speakers of English Presentation will cover effective strategies to prepare before an interview and tips for during and after the interview. Participants will work in small groups for mock interviews and will receive feedback from facilitators and peers. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE.Presenters: - Dr. Deborah Wingert, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Colleen Meyers, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: April 12, 2007
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: 209 Akerman Hall |
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Effective Interviewing Skills for Jobs in Academia for Native Speakers of English Presentation will cover effective strategies to prepare before an interview and tips for during and after the interview. Participants will work in small groups for mock interviews and will receive feedback from facilitators and peers. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE.Presenters: - Dr. Deborah Wingert, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Colleen Meyers, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: April 12, 2007
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: 209 Akerman Hall |
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Effective Interviewing Skills for Jobs in Academia for non-Native Speakers of English Presentation will cover effective strategies to prepare before an interview and tips for during and after the interview. Special focus will be on non-verbal communication, as well as key terms and phrases in the interview process that may assist non-Native speakers of English. Students will work in small groups for mock interviews and will receive feedback from facilitators and peers . Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE.Presenters: - Dr. Deborah Wingert, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Colleen Meyers, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: April 19, 2007
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: 209 Akerman Hall |
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Effective Interviewing Skills for Jobs in Academia for non-Native Speakers of English Presentation will cover effective strategies to prepare before an interview and tips for during and after the interview. Special focus will be on non-verbal communication, as well as key terms and phrases in the interview process that may assist non-Native speakers of English. Students will work in small groups for mock interviews and will receive feedback from facilitators and peers . Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE.Presenters: - Dr. Deborah Wingert, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Colleen Meyers, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: April 19, 2007
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: 209 Akerman Hall |
