Career Panels and Workshops for Master’s and PhD Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

Panel Series: Diverse Careers 

The Career Centre is welcoming alumni and guests to share their career experiences and advice specifically for Master’s and PhD Students and Postdoctoral Fellows. Attending panel events is a great way to learn about the diversity of careers possible from panelists working in various fields. Panels and workshops are a key component of Laurier's ASPIRE Professionalization Program and the Career Development Certificate. 

Diverse Careers: Inside and outside the professoriate, Friday, January 29, 2021 

• Dr. Abby Goodrum 
• Dr. Jordana Garbati 
• Dr. Pamela Malins 
• Dr. Robert McLeman 

Diverse Careers: The academic path, Friday, February 26, 2021 

• Dr. Miguel Sioui 
• Dr. Mark Eys 
• Dr. Stacey Hannem 
• Dr. Bree Akesson 

• Dr. Sahir Dewji
• Josef Filipowicz
• Dr. LeeAnn Fishback
• Aysha Umme-Jihad 

Diverse Careers: Post-academic careers on campus outside the professoriate, Friday, April 30, 2021 

• Dr. Eden Hennessey 
• Dr. Ian Muller
• Dr. Charity Parr-Vasquez 
• Dr. James Southworth 

Career Planning and Employment Workshops: 

These sessions are intended for Master’s and PhD Students and Postdoctoral Studies. Attend workshops and panels to work towards both your Career Development Certificate and your Engagement & Employability Certificate for Students in Graduate & Professional Programs.  

• Career Planning Through Chaos, Friday, January 22, 2021 
• Resumé & Cover Letter Writing, Friday, February 5, 2021 
• Job Search & Networking During Physical Distancing, Friday, February 12, 2021 
• Interview Success: Be Webcam Ready, Friday, February 19, 2021 
• CV Writing, Friday, March 5, 2021 
• Academic Job Search, Friday, March 12, 2021 
• Academic Interview Strategies for Faculty Positions, Friday, March 19, 2021
• Transferable Skills: Mobilizing your Skillset, Friday, April 9, 2021 
• Network with Confidence: Networking Behind a Screen, Friday, April 16, 2021 
• LinkedIn, Friday, April 23, 2021 
• Workplace Professionalism, Friday, May 7, 2021 

All workshops and panels are hosted online on Fridays from 9:30 - 11 a.m. Visit Navigator to view more details and to register. Registration closes 3 p.m. the day before the session. For any questions, concerns, accommodations, or to register as a postdoctoral fellow, please contact Laura Bolton.