Ever wanted to live abroad? Thinking of conducting research, teaching English, or earning a graduate degree in another country? Hear directly from the Institute of International Education, who manages the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, as they provide an overview of the program and application process. Then briefly meet with UH Mānoa Fulbright Program Advisers for…
You’ve submitted your faculty job applications and are now anxiously awaiting to hear back about interviews. Maybe you’ve already booked your first screening interview and you’re wondering what to expect. What kinds of questions will be asked? How should you prepare for a virtual interview? Join Beyond the Professoriate for tips and advice on how to…
Did you know that many jobs are never posted to job boards or advertised online? In fact, some studies suggest that over 70% of employers begin recruiting and looking for candidates long before they publicly post a position. They look for candidates through recruiters, networks, and employees. As a master’s student, you NEED to tap into this…
The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program provides significant funding to fellows to conduct their international dissertation research. The FY25 application opened early and the UH Mānoa deadline is set for December 16th. Students interested in applying for this year's competition or next should attend this webinar to learn details about the DDRA program…
PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. But what career pathway will be right for YOU? This special workshop series…
PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. But what career pathway will be right for YOU? This special workshop series…
PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. But what career pathway will be right for YOU? This special workshop series…
PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. But what career pathway will be right for YOU? This special workshop series…
Academic and professional employers have very different criteria when evaluating job candidates, which means grad students must adopt a different strategy when applying for non-academic jobs. Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on why grad students will need to focus their job search on a specific career pathway and shift their strategy when…
Sending out resume after resume, but not getting any interviews? You’re not alone. In fact, 48% of graduate students believe that submitting resumes to online job postings is the most effective way to job search. But it’s not an effective strategy, and it often leaves master’s students frustrated and defeated in their job search. Join…
Join us to learn about the importance of developing healthy positive relationships through peacebuilding, as well as what peacebuilding means. Learn about the power of language, conflict styles, positive versus negative peace, coping strategies for managing conflict, and much more. This session is co-hosted by UH Mānoa’s Conflict and Peace Specialist and will be conducted…
Publishing journal articles is an integral piece in the lives of researchers. Presented by editors from Elsevier and The University of Hawaiʻi, learn how to find the right journal and avoid the wrong one, understand the peer review process and what editors look for, and tips for writing a great paper, section by section. This webinar…
Are you struggling to identify non-academic career options where you can leverage your education and training? Wondering where doctoral students from your discipline land non-academic jobs? Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar and learn how to identify and research non-academic career options through informational interviews. Free for UH Mānoa graduate students through our…
The current funding landscape for graduate students in the US has changed dramatically over the past few weeks. Many students and scholars are worried about their careers and futures. Join Beyond the Professoriate's founder, Dr. L. Maren Wood, for this special webinar. She’ll lay out a four-step plan that graduate students and postdocs can implement now to…
Are you a master’s student feeling overwhelmed by the process of applying for internships or a job? Do you want to gain a competitive edge and stand out in a crowded job market? If so, then this webinar series is for you! Learn how to navigate the internship or job search process with confidence and…
Are you a master’s student feeling overwhelmed by the process of applying for internships or a job? Do you want to gain a competitive edge and stand out in a crowded job market? If so, then this webinar series is for you! Learn how to navigate the internship or job search process with confidence and…
Are you a master’s student feeling overwhelmed by the process of applying for internships or a job? Do you want to gain a competitive edge and stand out in a crowded job market? If so, then this webinar series is for you! Learn how to navigate the internship or job search process with confidence and…
Reading lots of journal articles? Are you ready to write your literature review? This workshop may be for you. Join UH Mānoa's The Writing Center to gain a general understanding of one of the most important components of academic writing. Learn strategies for organizing the literature and tips for constructing your argument during this interactive…
Are you a master’s student feeling overwhelmed by the process of applying for internships or a job? Do you want to gain a competitive edge and stand out in a crowded job market? If so, then this webinar series is for you! Learn how to navigate the internship or job search process with confidence and…
Much of the job search process is about persuasive communication: you want to convince a hiring manager that you’re the right fit for the job. So how do you effectively communicate your skills and advanced training to employers? Join Beyond the Professoriate in this webinar where you’ll learn what employers look for in candidates, and…
This hands-on workshop will introduce Zotero, a free, easy-to-use tool for collecting, organizing, and citing your research sources. Topics covered will include: adding references and PDFs to a Zotero library, organizing and managing references using collections, creating notes, and inserting citations and creating a bibliography in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Registered students will be…
Join us for a negotiation simulation that is intended to challenge your views as part of an exercise on your values. This is an opportunity to learn more about yourself, but also those in your community. Faciliated by Jose Barzola, UH Mānoa’s Conflict and Peace Specialist. In-person details will be provided to registrants prior to…
Nearly 70% of companies hire through employee referrals. These job openings may not be posted online, or employers may choose not to advertise them publicly. Instead, they approach employees and internal networks as trusted sources to help fill positions. As a job seeker, you need to find a way to break into this “hidden” job…
Studies show that up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking and referrals. But what happens if you don’t have a network, or the only people you know are from graduate school? Join the Beyond Graduate School team for this webinar on how to build a network of professionals in your chosen career field…
You’ve submitted job applications and are now waiting to hear back about interviews. Maybe you’ve already booked your first screening interview and you’re wondering what to expect. What kinds of questions will be asked? How should you prepare for a phone screen or virtual interview? Join the Beyond Prof team for this upcoming webinar on…
Generative AI has rapidly become an important tool in higher education, but like any tool it can be used incorrectly. Join us for Part 1 of a two-part series on AI for Graduate Students. This webinar examines the usefulness of AI apps for assisting graduate students in scholarly research tasks, exploring use cases, and best…
Were you planning for a career or other opportunity funded by or within the federal government? With recent changes you may be wondering if this is still a possibility. While you may have questions or feel there is uncertainty, many federal opportunities and positions require certain skills and attributes that have been valued over time.…
Join us in-person for Part 2 of our Graduate Student AI Series as we follow up our discussion on AI in research with hands-on experience using AI tools. We will focus on the right use of AI to assist with studying and engaging with scholarly literature. We will look at using Google NotebookLM and learn…
The job market is never static, but there are always opportunities for smart, creative people. While it’s important to get paid for your labor, you also want to find a meaningful career that’s a good fit for your values and skills. Graduate students want to build careers with impact and purpose. Fortunately, there are strategies…
Interested in going abroad for research, graduate study, or to teach English? Learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, award benefits, and application process as a UH Mānoa student or recent alum. Hear from Fulbright grantees about personal experiences and speak with Fulbright Program Advisers for tips and advice. Please visit the Fulbright website (https://us.fulbrightonline.org/) to review general eligibility requirements as well as country-specific…