Grad Grow Learning Opportunities

The Washington, DC-based Association for Women in Science (AWIS), the largest multi-disciplinary organization for women in STEM, provides undergraduate and graduate students with professional development and leadership opportunities.

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.

Hosted by the Center for the Advancement of Women's Leadership, this video features Herminia Ibarra, Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD Business School. Here, Ibarra explores the importance of networks, debunks common misconceptions about networks, and offers strategies for building effective networks. In particular, Ibarra emphasizes the value of networks for women in the workforce, as effective networks can facilitate career advancement.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in public service, the Cardinal Careers program is for you! The Haas Center offer numerous resources to help students find the right path forward for them, from events that allow you to explore public service and social impact jobs to advising specifically focused on public service careers. While primarily focused on undergraduates, the information and resources are of course also available for graduate students to use. 

Many departments offer courses that have been designated service-learning by Haas, meaning that they either provide training for or opportunities to engage in public service. When viewing available classes in Explore Courses, search for "Service Learning Course (certified by Haas Center)" and be sure to sort by career to find out which offerings are available to grad students. 

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.