Professional Development for Graduate Students—UW-Madison Graduate School November 2021

Networking: The What. The Why. The How. 

Wednesday, November 3, 12:00–1:00pm CDT (Online)
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

Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/he8572

5 Steps to Take Now and Improve Your Online Professional Profile 

Thursday, November 4, 11:00am CDT (Online)
In this Aurora webinar, L. Maren Wood, PhD, 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.
Free to those with a UW-Madison NetID, due to our university subscription.
Advance registration is required: https://go.wisc.edu/2rfp3b

Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP) 

Tuesday, November 9, 11:30am–1:30pm 

Fall is the perfect opportunity to take some time 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 write achievable goals, identify resources, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining your plans.

Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/4n7ln7

How to Answer, “What can I do with my PhD?” 

Thursday, November 11, 11:00am CDT (Online)
A PhD can set you up for an academic career, but what else can you do with your PhD? In this Aurora webinar, L. Maren Wood, PhD, will talk about what employers value about your graduate education and training, and how to identify career opportunities where you’ll thrive.

Free to those with a UW-Madison NetID, due to our university subscription.
Advance registration is required: https://go.wisc.edu/wzwa0t

Overcoming by Understanding Academic Writer’s Block 

Tuesday, November 30, 1:00–2:30pm CDT (Online)
Facilitator Aurora Chang, PhD, will focus on the stories we tell ourselves about who we are as academic writers and how that narration impacts our perceived ability to write. She’ll offer simple, practical ways to overcome academic writing blocks when they hit.

Activate your free (UW-Madison) NCFDD membership or sign in to watch the webinar here: https://go.wisc.edu/z8p78z