One of the DPA's top goals is to equip postdocs with the tools needed to find and obtain satisfying and fulfilling careers within or outside of academia. We regularly offer career development activities aimed at providing postdocs with the tools and resources needed to help advance you along your career path. Check out our Calendar, the Guarini Professional & Career Development Events Calendar, and CareerChat slack channel for upcoming events and professional development resources. Below are some helpful resources to aid you on your career development journey. Have a suggestion for a career development activity that would benefit you and/or other postdocs? Let us know and we will add it to our list of Career Development activities!
Resources:
- All DCAL services are available to postdocs. Regular offerings include: Future Faculty Teaching Workshop Series; Learning Community for Future Faculty; Syllabus Design Workshop Series; Teaching Philosophy Workshops; TA Panels and Workshops. The DCAL newsletter includes events for postdocs and grad students (future faculty) and general events that are often tailored to those teaching Dartmouth courses.
- Postdocs are welcome at almost all Guarini Workshops including the Guarini/DCAL Academic Job Search Series.
- Check out the Guarini career development resources, Dartmouth career development resources, and Dartmouth HR Learning Opportunities.
- Check out these highly recommended career planning tools available through Individual Development Plan. (myIDP) & Imagine PhD!
- For grant writing, check out Dartmouth's Grant Proposal Support Initiative (GrantGPS)
Getting the Job
- Cover Letter, CV, Resume & References & CV and Resume tips.
- Corresponding with potential employers.
- Interview Practice & Techniques.
- Academic and Non-Academic job search.
- Professional online presence.
Negotiating Offers
- A Dean's Take On Salary Negotiation.
- Negotiating As Therapy by "The Professor Is In".
- 15 Rules to Negotiating Offers.
- The Do's and the Don'ts.
Managing a Lab
- Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide for Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty. - Full book!
- Four lessons for starting a research lab.
On Bias
- "Imposter syndrome" presented by Valerie Young, 2009.
- "Why So Slow? The Advancement of Women".
- Preventing Bias in the Workplace.
- Unbiased Letters of Recommendation.
DPA Tip:
Check out this article for ways to enhance your postdoctoral experience!