“There are *a lot* of resources here in Princeton dedicated to helping students at every stage of their career exploration and planning – it can be a bit overwhelming at first! If you don't know where to begin when thinking about your future plans (I certainly didn't), just start by attending one or two events organized by GradFUTURES and chat with us about what's on your mind. We are more than happy to put you in touch with people who can best help you, and gradually you will build a network that will make the career planning process an overall exciting and empowering experience.” 
 

–Pablo Oyler-Castrillo, GS, QCB

“When I was a graduate student at Princeton, I knew I wanted to be a librarian, but I had to figure out how to get library work experience and learn more about the library world. Most of my successes, whether in finding work at the library or gaining a better understanding of various library fields, came from reaching out to librarians, asking them about their career journeys, and learning from their advice. This outreach approach prepared me to be better equipped as a librarian candidate, and it can work for other professional fields as well."
 

–Deborah Schlein, *19, NES, Near Eastern Studies Librarian, Princeton University Library

“To this day, my Grad School classmates and colleagues form a central core within my professional network. Engage with those around you—not only within your discipline, but more broadly. Conversations and ideas shared with faculty members, visiting scholars, and fellow students will remain with you, a constellation of thoughts and perspectives by which to chart your professional course."

–Natalka Pavlovsky *88, *01, MUS, Professor of Music, Rowan College of South Jersey