While we at Engineering Professional Development know that many of our students are already gainfully employed, we find it important to share all available resources including these from the BBT Series.
Beyond the Tenue Track or BTT refers to the wide variety of jobs that are not tenure-track faculty positions. They might be in higher education/academia or completely outside of that arena, in government, industry, or in the nonprofit world. Our goal in promoting a series of BTT events each year is to offer support and resources to the many, many students whose goal is or will be to work in this broader realm after graduating with an advanced degree from UW-Madison.
Visit the Graduate School’s BTT Series webpage here: https://grad.wisc.edu/professional-development/beyond-tenure/
Navigating Job Negotiations for Graduate Students
Tuesday, Feb 9 | Noon–1:30 PM
This virtual workshop will help you explore your values and interests to identify your “non-negotiables” before discussing strategies for negotiation. You can expect to leave this workshop with greater confidence in your negotiating skills, access to useful resources, and action steps to prepare for negotiations. Presented by Sarah Schaefer, Assistant Director, School of Education Career Center.
Résumés and Cover Letters for Graduate Students and Returning Adults
The Writing Center
Wednesday, Feb 10 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM
This workshop will review résumé content and design, discuss the best ways to align your qualifications with the position description, and help you build an effective argument in your cover letter. Please bring your own resume and cover letter to discuss.
Events by Beyond the Professoriate:
How to Find a Job You’ll Love
Friday, Feb 12 | 11:00 AM
4 Things to Consider If You Want to Start a Business or Be a Freelancer
Friday, Feb 26 | 11:00 AM
Investment and Retirement Planning for Graduate Students
Tuesday, March 2 | 1:00 –2:30 PM
Attend this workshop to learn best practices for retirement planning and prioritizing expenses, loans, savings, and investments during and after graduate school. Presented by Linda Lepe, CFP & Faculty Associate in the Personal Finance Program (SoHE).
Working Effectively in Teams (2-part series)
In this series, learn how our identities and social styles impact team dynamics, how to avoid common pitfalls that hinder effective teamwork, understand positive and negative conflict, learn basic techniques to navigate difficult situations, and more.
Session 1: Fundamentals of Team Dynamics
Monday, March 22 | Time TBD
Session 2: From Conflict to Collaboration in Teams
Monday, March 29 | Time TBD
How Graduate Students Can Build a Personal Brand
Recorded presentation – view on YouTube
In this recorded workshop, you will learn how to develop a personal brand and leverage it to showcase your strengths and build relationships. Presented by Don Stanley, faculty associate with the Department of Life Sciences Communication.
Successful Interviewing
Recorded presentation – view on YouTube
In this recorded workshop for grad students in any field, learn about the various types of interview questions, review a structure for crafting interview responses that illustrate your experiences, practice responding to interview questions in real-time, and discuss effective nonverbal communication. Presented by Kristina Vack, Career Advisor with CALS Career Services.