Upcoming Professional Development Events

Come cheer on your friends and colleagues as they compete for prizes and a spot in the Three Minute Thesis® Finals. Free and open to the public. No registration required for audience members. Registration for competitors is closed. Snacks will be provided.

Networking: The What. The Why. The How.
Wednesday, Nov 3 | noon – 1 pm
Online | Career Development | Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness | Communication

Join us as we dive into the basics of networking. Regardless of your discipline, level, or professional goals, networking can help us all! In this workshop you’ll learn what networking is really about, who is currently in your network, why it matters, and how you can start engaging and adding to your network now. Come learn with us and share your own experiences.

5 steps to take now and improve your online professional profile
Thursday, Nov 4 | 11 am
Online | Career Development | Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness | Communication

LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social media platforms. It’s the number one place companies post jobs, and it’s where recruiters look for talent. You want to be on LinkedIn, confidently connecting with professionals, sharing resources, and connecting with recruiters. How can you make the most of your LinkedIn profile? In this webinar, L. Maren Wood, PhD (Founder Beyond the Professoriate) will share with you 5 action steps you can take today to build a LinkedIn profile that will get you noticed and connected by professionals in career fields of interest.

Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Tuesday, Nov 9 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Union South, TITU | Career Development | Managing Projects and People | Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness

Creating an individual development plan (IDP) encourages you to think about what you need to do next — and over the next few years — so that you achieve your goals. We will discuss how to define achievable goals, identify resources, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining your plans. Participants will begin to create a personalized plan that takes into account career interests and addresses the development of knowledge and skills for professional growth. This event is co-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Professional Development and the Delta Program. Boxed lunch with vegetarian option provided.