SUMMER 2009
134 Mary Gates Hall • (206) 543-0535
careers.washington.edu
What’s Your Sun?
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he best part of summer in Seattle isn’t less crowded buses, fewer undergrads on the Ave, Independence Day, or SeaFair. It’s the sun! The sun is the central star in the solar system. It holds the planets in their orbits. It is a source of radiant energy, animation, and life. The sun provides light and direction. Its nutrients buoy health and its presence uplifts spirits. As you enjoy Seattle’s summer sunshine, make time for your sun. That is … the person, activity, place, or object that centers and rejuvenates you, or that provides a light-filled space for reflection and helps you find direction. If you’re feeling unmotivated in your academic work or indecisive in your career exploration, perhaps you just need to identify and reconnect with your sun. And remember, if you need help finding a job that excites you as much as the sun excites Seattleites, come visit the UW Career Center.
Connect with Employers HUSKYJOBS A few employers who have recently recruited UW grad students via HuskyJobs include Advantage Learning Group, Eastman Kodak, Fred Hutch, Gallup Consulting, Mexican Institute of Family & Population Research, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Open Circle Arts (O.C.A.), PRTM Management Consultants, Public Health-Seattle & King County, WA State Investment Board and many more. Check it out! http://careers.washington.edu/HuskyJobs GRADSTUDENTJOBS EMAIL LIST Join the “GradStudentJobs” listserv to receive periodic emails about internships and jobs appropriate for graduate-level students in a host of disciplines. http://mailman.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/gradstudentjobs
CAREER QUICKLINKS • UW Career Center Website http://careers.washington.edu • Husky Career Blog http://careers.washington.edu/Blog • Husky Career Toolbox http://careers.washington.edu/Toolbox • Up-to-the-Minute Student Event Calendar http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Calendar
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Academic Careers — Summer Workshop Series Are you going on the faculty job market in the next year or two? If so, you don’t want to miss the UW Career Center’s fourth annual summer Academic Careers workshop series. Forty-five grad students and postdocs attended “Academic Careers – Getting Started” on June 24 – the first event of the 2009 series. In the remaining four workshops, we’ll be discussing the major components of a typical faculty application packet. To enhance your chances of success on the market, plan now to attend all four!
Academic Careers - CVs This workshop is open to grad students and postdocs embarking upon the faculty job search process AND those who haven’t revised their CV since entering graduate school! Having your CV up to date is always a good idea because you never know when a fellowship, TA/RA, or job opportunity will arise. We’ll discuss tips regarding CV preparation, review a few sample CVs, provide time for you to reflect on your CV, & answer your questions. No registration required. Thu. 7/9, 12:30-1:30 • 102 Smith Academic Careers - Cover Letters and Letters of Recommendation Your cover letter and letters of reference are very important to your job search success. We’ll discuss strategies for marketing your skills and experiences in a cover letter and provide you the opportunity to start thinking about your top selling points. We’ll also discuss how to select, prepare, and coach your reference letter-writers. Additionally, the coordinator of our Letters of Evaluation Online (LEO) program will provide information and answer questions about letter of recommendation files. Learn more about LEO - http://careers.washington.edu/leo. No registration required. Tue. 7/14, 12:30-1:30 • 102 Smith (Continued on the reverse side.)
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Wed. 7/22, 12:30-1:45 • 102 Smith Academic Careers - Research Statements Many faculty job postings – in a variety of disciplines – require that candidates send a Research Statement or Statement of Research Interests. Being able to write coherently about your past/current research efforts and articulately about your future research plans is very important. Come learn what search committees are looking for and spend some time brainstorming a few ideas for your research statement. Sample statements will be provided. No registration required. Thu. 7/30, 12:30-1:30 • 102 Smith
Sunny Opportunities Washington Park Arboretum: Spectacular urban green space on the shores of Lake Washington just east of downtown Seattle and south of the UW. http://depts.washington.edu/wpa
Union Bay Natural Area: Public wildlife area, natural restoration laboratory and an important habitat next to Lake Union. Campus Spotlight
Academic Careers - Teaching Statements Academic job postings often require that applicants send a teaching statement, teaching philosophy, or teaching portfolio. Come listen to an expert from the Center for Instructional Development & Research (CIDR) share tips for writing effectively about your teaching - even if you don’t have much teaching experience! Participants will have time to draft some ideas and get feedback from other graduate students. Learn more about CIDR at - http://depts.washington.edu/cidrweb/. No registration required.
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Center for Urban Horticulture: CUH’s four demonstration gardens showcase native plants in a transitional landscape, fragrant flowers, plants with grass-like foliage and perennials in different urban conditions. http://depts.washington.edu/urbhort/html/plants/demonstration.html
Medicinal Herb Garden: Houses nearly 1,000 species used in historic and modern times for treating an array of ailments as well as food, fiber, dye, spices and ceremonial purposes. www.biology.washington.edu/mhg
Urban Farm: Provides a model for reducing global impacts of our food choices in an effort to promote sustainable urban agriculture. http://students.washington.edu/uwfarm
Online Projects and Resources MyStory Project Ever wonder what grad students do when they leave the UW? Interested in learning about an array of career opportunities open to you? Want to hear advice from those who have successfully landed really cool jobs? Check out the Career Center’s new grad student success stories on our “myStory” page. We’ve posted the profiles of 6 master’s and doctoral level alumni who recently secured positions outside academia in large corporations, small businesses, and nonprofits. http://careers.washington.edu/myStory
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UW Career Center Web Site Did you know grad students have their own section on the Career Center website? The section contains workshop materials, event information, and links to campus resources in the following four areas: •
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Grad students also have their own online career events calendar, personalized welcome page in HuskyJobs, and so much more! http://careers.washington.edu/GradStudents Need Career Assistance? Schedule a 50-minute appointment by calling our offices at (206) 543-0535 during normal business hours. Appointments are free for students and $40 for alumni and postdocs. http://careers.washington.edu/Students/Career-Counseling
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