Exploring diverse career paths, developing job search skills and materials, and building relationships that enable you to achieve your current and future professional goals. Key Topics: Explore professional options within and beyond the academy Develop a plan to acquire and hone the professional skills and competencies needed Prepare job search materials and practice interviewing Leverage social and digital media to establish your professional brand Build a professional network Upcoming Events Mar 21 Ethics of AI 8: AI Snake Oil: A Sneak Peek at a Draft Chapter of Prof. Narayanan’s New Book Mar 21, 2023, 4:30 pm Location RSVP on My PrincetonU to see location Mar 23 GradFUTURES Departmental Office Hours for History Graduate Students Mar 23, 2023, 11:45 am Location RSVP on My PrincetonU to see location Mar 23 Venture Capital & Startups 7: Guest Graduate Alumna, Juliana Nascimento *08 (ORFE), co-founder Optimal Dynamics Mar 23, 2023, 4:45 pm Location RSVP on My PrincetonU to see location Mar 27 Fireside Chat: Ways to Advance Innovation, Equity, and Inclusion via Professional Development Mar 27, 2023, 10:00 am Location Online Event Mar 27 Scholarship as a Global Act of Resistance: A Lunch Conversation with the Scholars at Risk Organization Mar 27, 2023, 12:00 pm Location Chancellor Green Rotunda, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States Mar 27 Office hours in MOL with Asst. Dean Sonali Majumdar Mar 27, 2023, 4:00 pm Location RSVP on My PrincetonU to see location View All Events Signature Programs University Administrative Fellowship Program University Administrative Fellows gain a better understanding of the administrative units that make up a university, information valuable for those preparing for the tenure-track job market, for those preparing for careers in academic administration, and for those looking for experience that will position them for careers beyond the academy. The fellowship consists of working on a project under the direction of the host department, attending meetings when appropriate, and discussing with the host the various aspects of the host’s position, including specific responsibilities, organizational dynamics, external networks, etc. University Administrative Fellows receive a $1,000 stipend in addition to their normal support. Before accepting the fellowship, selected students must receive permission from their dissertation adviser(s) and must be in good academic standing. Industry Exploration Days Princeton GradFUTURES Industry Exploration Days: day-long site visits to expose graduate students to a wide range of organizations employing PhDs within the innovation ecosystem. Resources Center for Career Development Princeton’s Center for Career Development assists graduate students in exploring and preparing for their careers. The Center offers one-on-one advising and programs for career development tactics such as self-assessments, networking, internship and job options and more. National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community that supports and enriches you to be successful in the academe and beyond. We have an institutional membership: claim your account today! View All Resources View All Resources Suggested Career Management Roadmap Early Stage Explore the resources at the Center for Career Development (CCD) Set up your Handshake profile Develop your Individual Professional Development Plan (IDP) Attend the Pathways with a Ph.D. Alumni Speaker Series Explore summer opportunities such as short immersive experiences and internships Participate in Industry Exploration Days, City Treks and Employer Site Visits Mid Stage Review and update your IDP Schedule an appointment with the Ph.D. Career Advisor and the Center for Career Development Join GradFUTURES Learning Cohorts such as American Higher Ed, Ethics of AI, Venture Capital & Startups, Biotech and Pharma Develop and update your CV and Resume Apply for Professional Development travel funds Participate in the University Administrative Fellows program Review the PhD Long-Term Career Outcomes for your field, department and division Advanced Stage Explore the academic job market in your discipline Prepare one year in advance of your graduation for the academic job market Attend the Career Center's job fairs and undercover bosses events to meet employers Develop your professional digital identity Update your CV and Resume Practice interviewing and research talks Prepare your teaching philosophy statement Student and Alumni Stories Read how current students and alumni have leveraged the professional skills and resources that they’ve gained to explore a broad range of career paths. Diya Abdeljabbar, *12 (CBE) Director of Technical Operations, Merck Avery Agles, GS, CBE University Administrative Fellow Jonathan Aguirre, GS, SPO Professional Development Working Group Member Megan Armknecht, GS, HIS Summer Intern, Bureau of Bureau of Public Affairs/ Office of the Historian in Washington D.C View All Stories