Events

This interactive workshop helps graduate students and postdocs identify their skills, interests and values to guide meaningful career decisions. Through reflection and practical exercises, you’ll clarify priorities, connect strengths to potential paths and explore strategies for aligning your next steps with what matters most.

Career Success is excited to welcome Management Consulted back to campus! If you haven't heard, Management Consulted is the world's leading provider of consulting recruiting preparation.

This Spring, the Office of Career and Life Design is spotlighting the importance of clear and effective communication to convey the value and impact of your research. Learn from guest experts who will share insights on honing effective and creative research communication skills. Then, apply what you’ve learned in real time by participating in the third annual Empower Your (Research) Pitch contest!

“Facilitating Effective Labs” aims to equip lab instructors with tools to lead an engaging and collaborative lab session that still gives students time to complete the required activities. We will explore strategies for setting lab expectations, giving helpful pre- and post-lab talks, and asking questions that promote discovery and observation.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring consultants from McKinsey, BCG and other consulting organizations who will share what it really means to be a consultant — beyond case interviews and job titles.

“Teaching with AI” aims to equip graduate student and postdoc instructors with practical strategies for integrating generative AI into lesson planning and day-to-day teaching.

Whether you're preparing for academic interviews or exploring roles beyond the university, this workshop will help you approach interviews with clarity and confidence. Learn how to anticipate common questions, frame your research and experience for diverse audiences and communicate your strengths effectively. We’ll cover strategies for both in-person and virtual interviews, including how to navigate behavioral questions, present your professional story and follow up with impact. Participants will leave with tools to prepare for interviews across sectors and tips for showcasing their value in any setting.

This interactive lab offers hands-on learning and peer feedback to help you feel prepared for real interviews. Practice answering common and challenging questions, refine your responses and build confidence in a supportive environment with guidance from peers and an OCLD staff member.

Learn the why, what and how of networking—and gain practical strategies to make it authentic and effective. Discover how to identify and approach contacts, start conversations, maintain relationships, and leverage networking for career exploration and job searches. Whether you’re new to networking or refining your approach, this session will help you grow your professional community with confidence.

In this hands-on workshop, you will develop strategies and methods for generating meaningful, appropriate, and actionable feedback on student work.