How to Network When You Don’t Have a Network (Virtual)

Studies show that up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking and referrals. But what do you do if you don’t have a network? What if the only people you know are academics? This interactive webinar will show you how to build a network of professionals working in career fields that interest you. You’ll…

What Employers Actually Value About Your Degree (Virtual)

You’re investing time and money in earning your master’s degree. Now, you’d like to find a job where you’re paid for your education and training. Join the Beyond Graduate School team for this workshop on how to communicate your value as a master’s graduate. When applying for internships or jobs, you need to confidently articulate…

East-West Center Funding & Education Info Session (Virtual)

East-West Center's Education Program provides scholarships, fellowships, and other types of support to UH Mānoa graduate students from over 40 countries, Hawai‘i, and across the U.S. Open to current and prospective students, EWC Education Programs are designed to foster a shared sense of community and develop the leadership skills and Asia Pacific regional literacy needed…

Academic Publishing (Virtual)

To land a tenure-track job, you’ve got to publish. To be successful, you need to know where to submit your work and what academic publishers are looking for in submissions. This webinar will explain the academic publishing process. You’ll learn tips and strategies to help you be successful as a scholar. This webinar is designed…

Submitting Resumes Online But Not Hearing Back? Here’s Why (Virtual)

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 often leaves master’s students frustrated and defeated in their job search. Join Beyond…

AI & the Graduate Research Process (In-person)

AI, such as ChatGPT, has rapidly become an important tool in the research process, but like any tool it can be used incorrectly. This workshop examines the usefulness of this tool along with other AI apps for assisting graduate students in scholarly research tasks, exploring use cases, limitations, and best practices in creating effective prompts,…

JSPS Fellowships Info Session (Virtual)

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the largest funding agency for academic research in Japan. They provide fellowships for PhD students and postdoctorates in all fields of research, social science, humanities, as well as science. If you are interested in researching in Japan, join this virtual session to hear from program…

How to Write a Resume That Hiring Managers Will Actually Read (Virtual)

octoral students and Postdocs often approach resume writing as a self-reflective exercise — they “convert” their CV into a resume and focus on their academic accomplishments. But if you’re trying to catch a hiring manager’s attention, this is a failed strategy. Instead, you should treat your resume as a persuasive document, designed to convince a hiring…

Information Searching for Literature Reviews (In-person)

This workshop will cover how to effectively and efficiently search for information needed for conducting literature reviews. Lit reviews are an essential part of many aspects of graduate school, from coursework to dissertations to publications. Learn where and how to search for the literature you need to create a comprehensive and systematic literature review, and…

Beyond the Resume: How Networking is Essential to a Successful Job Search (Virtual)

FREE Special Workshop for UH Mānoa ONLY by Beyond the Professoriate. Job seekers often pin all their hope on the resume to land them a job. However, networking is a valuable tool during the job search process. One can identify career pathways that align with their values, become proficient in the discourses of specific industries…

Beyond the Degree: How to Communicate Your Skills and Experience to Employers (Virtual)

FREE Special Workshop for UH Mānoa ONLY by Beyond Graduate School. Sometimes master’s students start their job search by focusing on their academic expertise, but this limits the career opportunities available to them. Non-academic employers are typically less concerned about your degree in one specific subject matter, and more interested in the set of skills…

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