New Career Center website, tips for staying motivated

Grad Career News November 2020

November Greetings from Grad Career Services Need tips for staying motivated as the semester starts to wind down? Read on for 4 of our favorite ideas. You'll also find info for December programs on negotiation, working with 3rd party recruiters, and conquering Imposter Syndrome. Our Career Center Team is continually grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you as you make progress toward your career goals. We're sending our best wishes for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. Check Out Our Newly Updated Career Center Page for Graduate Students Negotiating Salary and Benefits Tuesday, December 1,           1 - 2 pm ET Current market forces have disturbed and derailed many aspects of traditional career planning and management, but the fundamentals of successful negotiations remain consistent. In this 1-hour workshop, we hope to share some optimism, practical insights, and best practices to help you optimally market you and your value and land your next position. Topics will include: Understanding what a negotiation is and is not Personal awareness and professional inventory Understanding negotiation styles and how to respond to a variety of situations Techniques for selling yourself and 'closing the deal' How to be successful in both in-person and virtual settings RSVP for Negotiation Workshop for Graduate Students Navigating the Job Search with Third Party Recruiters Friday, December 4, 1 - 2 pm ET  Please join us for this informative panel and open conversation about the value of partnering with recruitment and staffing agencies to support your job search in this challenging recruitment market. In this 1-hour session, we will be joined by Sheri Sakin, J86, Vice President for Recruiting/Staffing, Solomon Page Group, as well as reps from Beacon Hill Staffing and Creative Circle to discuss the myths and realities of working with a recruiting agency. Here are just a few of the questions we'll answer ... Which services do recruiting agencies provide to recent graduates and seasoned professionals? Does it cost anything What type of employers hire through agencies? What types of positions are typically found through agencies (full-time, contract, gig, etc.)? How should candidates engage with recruitment agencies based on the types of roles that interest them? and more! Register for the 3rd Party Recruiter Session FAQ of the Month I’m finding it hard to stay motivated as the semester draws to a close. Any tips?  That's understandable -- many people feel more distracted as the semester winds down, and especially at such a strange time as this! Here are four of our favorite tips for finishing strong: Understand your why. Sometimes it's not so much the what or the how that matters, but the why -- the purpose behind what you're doing. Thinking about your end goal may give you the boost you need to stay on track. Prioritize, don't multi-task. Dedicate yourself to the task at hand. You'll be more effective than if you try to split your attention between several different things. Break it down. Related to task prioritization, write down the three things you MUST accomplish today. Do those first, and then go from there. Give yourself a small reward for tackling your daily list of three, e.g., a coffee treat, a break for some fresh air.  Change your environment. Go beyond a simple office redecoration and think about things like task association and contextual clues. Here’s a look at the psychology behind why environmental changes are effective (or not!). 5 Sneaky Motivation Killers to Avoid in Grad School Conquer Imposter Syndrome at Work and in Your Job Search Tuesday, December 8, 1 - 2:15 pm ET What is imposter syndrome, and how is it different from low self-esteem? How can it affect how you show up at work? Could you be missing out on great job opportunities because of it? In this free webinar, join Arielle Sadan, A12, leadership coach and founder of Revel&Awe, as she walks you through the differences between imposter syndrome and low confidence, the different types of imposter syndrome, and tips and tools to manage imposter syndrome at work or in your job search. If you’ve ever been worried about being “found out” or felt like a fraud, stopped yourself from applying to a job because you weren’t sure you had what it takes, wished you knew how to manage your inner self-critic … then you won’t want to miss this webinar! RSVP for Conquer Imposter Syndrome Upcoming Virtual Career Events  Please note: These virtual events may require pre-registration. All times listed are ET. Negotiating Salary and Benefits for Grad Students -- Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1 pm Navigating the Job Search with Third Party Recruiters -- Friday, Dec. 4, 1 pm  Conquer Imposter Syndrome at Work and in Your Job Search -- Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1 pm Finding and Applying to Federal Jobs and positions at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation --Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1 pm Featured Job Listings from Handshake Strategy Consultant -- One World Identity, New York, NY + Remote Master's Quantum Research Summer 2021 Intern -- IBM, San Jose, CA or Yorktown Heights, NY   Social Services Case Manager (Master's/MSW) -- UHS of Delaware, Inc., Atlanta, GA Summer 2021 Research Training Program in Biomedical Big Data Science -- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY or Remote Log into Handshake for More Events, to Schedule Appointments, and to See Job & Internship Listings Grad Career News is a publication of the Tufts Career Center Grad Career Services is a resource for Master's and PhD students in Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. Contact us for assistance as you navigate your career path. Zoom and phone appointments are available.

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