PhD 009: “Career Services, Networking, and Informational Interviews” with Amy Pszczolkowski
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This week Jason, Nikhil, and Abigail sit down with Amy Pszczolkowski, Assistant Director of Princeton University’s Career Services office to discuss career search resources and networking strategies. We encourage you to reach out to your career service office and tell us about your experience!
What can you expect to receive from your university’s career service officer?
-Counseling/Advising: a thought partner and guide; broad exposure
-Assessments: personality, fit, strength/weakness, professional skills, interviewing
-Free valuable information on career center websites
Grad students often don’t know about these services, but the earlier you come in, the better support you can receive.
Mentioned this Episode:
- So What Are You Going To Do With That? – Susan Basalla and Maggie Debelius*
- A PhD Is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in Science
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- Princeton Career Services: Resources
- University of Pennsylvania Career Services: Resources for Doctoral Students and Postdocs
- National Career Development Association (NCDA): list of certified career counselors
- Versatile PhD
- AAAS Science Careers (One of Jason’s personal favorite sites)
- American College Personnel Association
- NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
- Science Alliance: New York Academy of Sciences
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