Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

From the UC Berkeley Career Center, this set of resources aims to provide PhD students with an understanding of the academic job search process from the side of employers. The resources compiled here offer a clear picture of the entire hiring process, from the initial job announcement to negotiating an offer. Peruse this website before beginning your academic job search!

From Career Connect at the Stanford Alumni Association, this video provides information on key aspects of developing your career. Career coach and Stanford alum Rainbow Chen ('96, '97) answers questions from Stanford alumni on everything from writing the perfect resume to reinventing your career. Watch this engaging hour-long video for some excellent career pointers! 

Everyone needs to think about personal branding, whether you know it or not. The question is, are you managing it and constantly keeping yourself relevant? This video from the Stanford Alumni Association covers some of the basics of personal branding, including social media, and also takes a deep dive into the key questions everyone needs to answer during personal brand creation, including asking yourself what you really want, and what you can offer. Especially relevant for those about to graduate or on the job hunt.

When preparing for a job interview, it's not enough to only read advice - you need to put that advice into practice! Get hands-on practice with mock interviews tailored to your specific industry, job and experience level with Big Interview.

CareerEd's Career Communities is a team of career coaches who are embedded in student communities and connect with students in appointments and meetups to help them explore career paths, identify and apply for opportunities, and cultivate personalized networks that shape their professional journey.  

Stanford Alumni Association's (SAA) Career Connections portal features tips, templates, and tools on the basics of networking, resumes and coaching. Note that SAA members are entitled to one free, initial exploratory session with available coaches. The website links to other networking resources such as the Stanford Alumni Job Board and the Stanford Entrepreneurship Network.