Professional Development
Career Corner:
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Free: On-the-spot reviews of your CV, LinkedIn profile reviews, Job search strategy sessions, Volunteering and community engagement opportunities, Internships and part-time/summer jobs.
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Career events, workshops, and alumni services.
Altitude:
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Flexible workshop series - select a la carte, or obtain a micro-credential by participating in 6 out of 10 workshops.
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Workshop topics: Managing your research project, Writing your thesis, Public speaking, Taking care of your mental health, Developing or acquiring skills for the workplace.
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Offered via the Career Corner in the Winter session.
Science 2 Business Network:
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Facilitates mentorships with professionals in the life sciences.
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Opportunities to attend panel discussions and networking events.
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Blog posts highlighting key lessons from panel discussions.
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Website houses helpful links to career resources.
myIDP:
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Exercises to help you examine your skills, interests, and values.
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A list of 20 scientific career paths with a prediction of which ones best fit your skills and interests.
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A tool for setting strategic goals for the coming year, with optional reminders to keep you on track.
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Articles and resources to guide you through the process.
Entrepreneurship Hub:
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Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate: Learn entrepreneurial skills and tools, access to networking events, speaking and mentorship opportunities, digital credentials).
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Bench, Biz & Beyond: Annual bootcamp for translating discoveries into drugs, devices, or apps.
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Blog and podcast series highlighting entrepreneurial-related questions and topics.