Pam oversees career development efforts for graduate students. She also provides programming and advising for graduate students on all aspects of careers both inside and outside academia. Pam plans workshops, panels, professional development and other recruiting events for graduate students.

For graduate students considering academic careers, Pam can help students: 

• Strategize how to successfully navigate graduate school to maximize their academic experiences for future academic job applications 
• Determine whether or not to pursue postdocs  
• Understand the academic job application process and timeline
• Develop strong application materials (e.g., CVs, cover letters, diversity statement, teaching statement, research statement) that maximize academic accomplishments for fellowship, awards, or academic jobs (e.g., postdocs, tenure-track assistant professors)
• Prepare for upcoming academic job interviews (e.g., screening, campus visits) 
• Negotiate academic job offers (e.g., negotiating spouse support)

For graduate students exploring and considering careers outside of academia, Pam can help students:

• Identify various career paths that match with their interests, skills, values and personal/family situations  
• Network effectively with alumni and employers to explore career options and during the job search
• Understand the application process and timelines for internships/jobs outside academia 
• Develop application materials (e.g., resumes, cover letters) that highlight relevant skills and experience to target internship/job postings 
• Prepare for upcoming internship or job interviews and successfully negotiate job offers   

She also advises students interested in all career fields, and in particular enjoys speaking with graduate students about:

• Figuring out what they want to do — not just what they feel pressured to do 
• Career development for international graduate students 
• How to maintain wellness and resilience during their career exploration and job search