Workshops

NIH OITE Job Search Strategies Workshop

July 28, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

NIH: "Marketing Your Research Experience for Project Management Positions" - BGS Career Development

Jul 29, 2021 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Speaker(s): Amanda (Dumsch) Langer, MS, Career Counselor
This event is recommended for: Summer Interns; Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows.

Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/979820306409168395

A job search involves more than just applying to job postings. Successful job searches require planning. You will need to complete four key activities: building a productive network, creating resumes that work for you, establishing search strategies for finding jobs, and preparing for a competitive interview. This session examines the job search as a process that integrates those four key activities to launch an effective job search.

Sign up for free Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences

July 28, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

To support your professional and career development, Perelman School of Medicine will sponsor interested students, postdocs, and faculty for complimentary 1-year Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences. For over 200 years, the Academy has helped scientists, engineers, and innovators pursue successful careers.

SIGN UP AT NYAS.ORG/PERELMAN TO REQUEST A SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP

We’re committed to our mission providing premier scientific content and career development resources during these challenging times. As an Academy Member, you’ll benefit from access to:

Career Readiness Training: Career Development resources, including online courses and webinars to help you acquire the skills you’ll need to succeed in a STEM-related field.
Cutting Edge Content: Unlimited digital access to our publications and eBriefings.
Networking & Resume Building: opportunities to present your research, apply intensive leadership training, become a mentor, and connect with other Members from our global Membership network, using an online Directory.
Upcoming Webinars & Programs. Discounted and free registration on all of our upcoming events featuring the latest research presented at the Academy. For the time being, all 2021 events will be presented through online platforms while some of our previously scheduled events are being postponed to a later date.

For our programs and resources on COVID-19, click here.

Faculty Job Search Prep Camp from August 9 – 12, 2021

July 26, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

If you’re planning to apply for faculty jobs, either in this upcoming cycle or in the future, join Penn Career Services for this four-day Faculty Job Search Prep Camp to get a head start on planning your job search. Through workshop presentations and faculty and alumni panels, we’ll help you understand how you can best prepare for each step of the process, from assessing your readiness to go on the faculty job market and crafting application materials to preparing for interviews and negotiating offers. Throughout the week of August 9th, Faculty Job Search Prep Camp attendees are encouraged to make a virtual one-on-one appointment via Handshake with a Career Services advisor on Friday, August 13th to discuss a faculty job search document that you’d like feedback on. Check Handshake for all the times available for appointments!

For the full schedule and to register, visit: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/2021-faculty-job-search-prep-camp/

Citation Management Workshops scheduled with Grad Center

June 7, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

Penn Libraries and the Grad Center will co-host citation management workshops throughout June:

June 8, 9:00 a.m. and June 9, 4:00 p.m. — Endnote given by Judith Currano
June 15, 9:00 a.m. and June 16, 4:00 p.m. — Zotero with Shannon Robinson
June 22, 9:00 a.m. and June 23, 4:00 p.m. — Mendeley with Rebecca S.

Here is the link to all of the workshops: https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/calendar/wicshops?cid=654&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=654&ct=28695&inc=0

Join us for BGS Improv Workshop!

May 13, 2021 by Rebecca Lopez Leave a Comment

Are you interested in finding out how improvisation can improve your communication skills? Do you want to meet new people and have a fun time while learning how to think on your feet? If you are curious but not sure whether you want to commit to a full workshop…

Come to BGS Improv Night! Join for 1 evening of improv via Zoom:
Wednesday May 26th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
BGS Improv Night Signup Link: https://forms.gle/8r8Jo7BXp3EvqkAK9

Interested in the full workshop experience?

BGS is hosting a free Improv Workshop
Sign up for the Summer Session which will meet once a week for 6 weeks via Zoom:
Wednesdays (June 16th – July 21st) from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
BGS Improv Workshop Signup Link: https://forms.gle/Hz7Db6NvbAHFAmAa6

You may register for one or both options!

Space is limited, so sign up and invite a friend to join you, today! Please reach out to Priyanka Chatterjee (prichat@upenn.edu) or Laura Ohl (laura.ohl@upenn.edu) with any questions.