January 2026 Events:
Leveraging GenAI for Career Preparation,
Tuesday January 13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., via Zoom.
Employers increasingly note that they can tell when heavily AI generated content is being submitted and tend to not review those applications. This underscores the importance of skillful and authentic use of AI tools. Are you effectively using GenAI to optimize your résumé or CV, tailor applications, expand your network, and prepare for interviews? In this session gain strategies and tips to leverage GenAI while ensuring you remain true to your voice and experience. This is a joint session between UConn.
International Students: Advance Your Job and Internship Search
Thursday, January 15, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom.
Students who attend will receive: Resume and CV advice, resources to identify eligible opportunities for international students, interview preparation, and networking strategies with potential employers.
APA Citation Essentials: Formatting and Best Practice
Thursday, January 22, 3-4 p.m., via Zoom.
Properly citing sources is fundamental to your research. If you haven’t worked on academic writing before, or if you would just like a refresher, this workshop is for you! We will discuss when and how to cite using the American Psychological Society (APA) style, which is used across many disciplines. We will also cover citation management and other resources for creating and citing your bibliography.
Apps for Surviving Grad School
Tuesday, January 27, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom.
Grad school demands more than hard work – it requires systems. This session is a fast-paced tour of apps designed to support the many moving parts of graduate life. In this survey, we’ll give an overview of tools for planning and organization; reading and annotation; research and citation; writing and revision; focus and accountability; backup and file management; and even aspects of life outside coursework, such as finances and mental health. Come for the app recommendations; leave with a practical toolkit for surviving grad school.
Developing Confidence in Your Writing And Outlining Process
Wednesday, January 28, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., via Zoom.
Almost all graduate students experience feelings of anxiety and frustration when it comes to writing. How can you distinguish your words and ideas from previously published scholars? How can you develop confidence in your own insights and perspectives, and express those ideas in writing? Writing consultant and English PhD candidate Tia Hines will lead this workshop on overcoming writing anxiety and developing confidence in your writing and outlining processes. This workshop, hosted by the Grad Writing & Presenting Lab, is a joint session with UConn Graduate School.
February 2026 Events:
Job Search for International Students: Employer Authorizations
Wednesday, February 4, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom.
This session provides an overview of employment authorizations for F-1 international students, including on-campus jobs, off-campus internships (CPT), and post-graduation work (OPT). We will also cover information on eligibility, requirements, application timelines, and tips for discussing work authorization with employers.
Equity Pedagogies Workshop
Thursday February 5, 9-11 a.m., via Zoom.
In this session, graduate students will be introduced to elements of equity pedagogies as described in multiple scholarly literatures. After an overview of inclusive pedagogical tenets, participants will engage in a series of activities to foster inclusion in teaching and advising practice. This session counts towards the Equitable and Inclusive Teaching & Pedagogy Badge. It is led by Associate Dean and Professor Annemarie Vaccaro.
Environment & Life Sciences Career Fair
Thursday, February 5, 1-4 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom (in-person)
Meet with employers who are looking to hire interns and employees for full and part time positions in your field! Make connections now, even if you’re not quite ready to apply!
What’s Your Job Offer Negotiation Plan?
Thursday February 19, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom
Don’t wait until you get an offer! This session covers how to approach job offers with an understanding of negotiating key elements like salary, sign-on bonuses, moving costs, growth opportunities, etc. Are there times when you should not negotiate an offer? We will also dive into communication techniques that will help you express your needs and value to the employer. And with GenAI as a resource, you will see how you can strengthen your negotiation abilities.
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., via Zoom.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong, like you’re a phony or undeserving of success, or that others are doing better? If any of this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone. Impostor Syndrome (a psychological phenomenon in which people doubt their skills and worry that they will be exposed as a fraud) impacts many graduate students. In this talk, we will discuss how to recognize Impostorism inside ourselves, practice self-awareness and self-compassion, and learn how to approach our academic goals with the feeling that we are competent, able, and working as our genuine, authentic selves.
