Check out these useful resources compiled by our professional development committee!
Platforms
- Handshake
- Link: https://northwestern.joinhandshake.com/stu
- What: Job postings, Career Fairs, Professional Development Workshops hosted by NCA, NCA appointment scheduling
- Beyond the professoriate
- Link: https://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/services-support/professional-development/career-exploration-with-beyond-the-professoriate.html
- What: Guides on writing resumes, seminars on deciding between academia and industry, seminars on job search strategies, interview database with professionals who hold doctoral degrees
- Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA)
- NCA website & handbook: https://www.northwestern.edu/careers/
- PhD & postdoc success: https://www.northwestern.edu/phd-postdoc-success/
Workshops/Workshop series
- Mentorship
- Academic job market prep
- Grant writing guidance
- Machine shop training
Programs/certificates at Northwestern
- RCTP (Research Communication Training Program)
- When: 10-week workshop
- What is it: https://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/services-support/professional-development/rctp/
- MSE (Management for Scientist and Engineers)
- https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/programs/management-scientists-engineers.aspx
- When: Held every summer, all PhD students at NU that have passed their qualifying exam are eligible to apply
- What is it: Summer course focused on giving scientists and engineers an introduction to business and leadership skills
- Invo Practicum
- Leadership coaching
- Fellowship in Leadership
Classes/Coursework
- NUvention
- Link: https://farley.northwestern.edu/academics-resources/nuvention/
- Immersive experience for two quarters focused on developing products
- Skills and Careers in Science Writing (Spring Q)
- Applications usually open in April