JHM Professional Development and Career Office
Awareness. Preparation. Development.

Beginning August 6, 2018, you will need to use Handshake to:

• Connect with career services staff and make appointments
• Learn about and register for PDCO events
• Find and apply for jobs

Join Handshake using your JHED ID @ jhu.joinhandshake.com
Use the ‘New Handshake User’ Guide to set up your Handshake Profile.

If you’re considering applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program this year, you’re invited to attend the NSF GRFP workshop held by Dr. Kelly Barry from the JHU National Fellowships Program. The workshop focuses on the personal statement. If you’re interested in participating, no drafts necessary – just show up.

This workshop will share faculty insights into research statement do’s and don’ts. Faculty will share their critique of different research statements examples submitted by participants. Faculty panelists include Dr. Seth Margolis, Dr. Dana Boatman and Dr. Gregory Kirk.

The purpose of the Collaborative Teaching Fellows Program (CTFP)/Towson University College Science Teaching seminar series is to foster discussion of key topics and issues in postsecondary science teaching. Teaching Fellows will learn how to promote active learning in the classroom, lead effective discussions, foster a positive classroom atmosphere and develop an understanding of the principles of classroom assessment. The seminars are designed to help you critically reflect upon and expand your own ideas about teaching and learning. Open to any JHMI or UMB Teaching Fellow, regardless of institutional assignment, the format of the seminars will be largely discussion-based, with some reading material and reflective writing assignments to aid in professional growth. This workshop will review the First day of class, promoting good classroom culture, syllabus statements, and using the NE lens. Space is limited, so please RSVP via Eventbrite by 5PM Monday, September 3rd to attend.

Join the PDCO for a workshop on Job Negotiation Strategies. Negotiating a job offer is not easy and research suggests almost 50% of us accept the first offer given. This workshop gives tips on how to answer the dreaded question, "What salary are you seeking?" and provides examples of what to say when negotiating a job offer. Participants will practice evaluating and responding to job offers.

Space is limited. Application deadline for participating is September 5th.

Join the OPTIONS Science Communication and Advocacy career community if you want to learn more about careers in this field. PhD professionals will lead these sessions that include hands-on activities to practice the skills you need for careers in Science Outreach, Science Writing, Science Policy, Book and Journal Editing, and as a Medical Science Liaison. This community will meet monthly for 6 sessions beginning September 12, 2018 through February 13, 2019 from 4:00-6:00pm. Submit an interest form September 5th to participate. Space is limited.

Begin or continue your career exploration by joining an OPTIONS Career Community. Get to know peers with similar interests and career goals and learn from professionals about their job and the skills needed to succeed. By participating in a community, you will be able to assess your interest and skill levels for a range of careers that might interest you.

Calling all PhD students and Post-doctorates interested in teaching development and pedagogy! Please join the Teaching Academy for light fare, drinks and the opportunity to discuss pedagogy with our guest faculty! This workshop will be presented by Mindy Marris, Instructional Technology Manager, Advanced Academic Programs, JHU KSAS

Faculty will meet with academic job search candidates for 20 minute intervals to review their job search documents. Participants will need to submit their job search materials (CV, cover letter, research statement) by September 5th.

The Johns Hopkins University Fall Career Fair and STEM & Innovation Career Fair are coming! As you interact with employers during upcoming career fairs, your resume will be one of the most important tools you use. During this Resumania event, PDCO staff will be on hand to provide quick feedback and advice so that your resume is in great shape for the Career Fairs. Drop in at any point during the 2.5-hour event for a 10 minute review. Bring a copy of your resume, tailored for the field of your choice, to the event. LOOKING FOR RESUME TIPS/GUIDELINES? Check out PDCO's Online Career Library for guides and resources to help you craft a great resume!

The STEM & Innovation Career Fair allows select employers to connect with students pursuing internships and careers in the STEM & Innovation industries. The fair is open to students from both the Whiting School of Engineering and the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, though the vast majority of these employers are recruiting students from the engineering disciplines. Students at the bachelors, master, and PhD levels are encouraged to join us. Please bring copies of your resume. Drop-ins welcome. Smart Casual Dress Required.

John Burg, PhD – a BCMB alum – is Head of Biochemistry at Ab Initio, a biotherapeutics start-up based in the Bay Area. He will be joining us on September 25 at 12PM to share his experience in a leadership role at a start-up, discuss the work that Ab Initio is doing, and answer any questions you might have! Ab Initio will likely be expanding in the coming year, so this is a great opportunity to network. John will also be hosting a lunch with a select group of PhDs and postdocs from 1-2PM to answer more in-depth questions. Those who are interested in attending should submit an industry-appropriate resume to cpounds1@jhmi.edu no later than September 18th.

The iCAN speaker series is a great place to start your career planning. iCAN will to introduce you to professionals and their range of careers, and also offer an opportunity to network with the panelists following the event. The panelists will share their career stories, talk about life on the job, give their tips for success, and take your questions. Hosted by PDCO, Hopkins Biotech Network (HBN), and Biomedical Scholars Association (BSA)

Schedule:
4:30-5:30PM - Panel discussion
5:30-6PM -Networking with food and drinks

Speakers:
Adriana Bora, PhD | Medical Science Liaison @ Sanofi Genzyme
Srujana Cherukuri, PhD | CEO @ Noble Life Sciences
Arthur Edge, MSE | Technology Manager @ GSK
Asif Haque, MD | Sr. Director, Patient Safety @ Astrazeneca
Roland Kolbeck, PhD | VP of Respiratory, Inflammation, & Autoimmunity @ Medimmune

More Names to Come!

Located in the Recreation Center, Johns Hopkins University's Career Fair allows employers to connect with JHU students from all nine campuses. The fair is open to all Hopkins undergraduates, graduate students, alumni, and community members that are college students or college graduates. Please download the Career Fair Plus app in the app store (then choose JHU's Career Fair within the app) to explore the Career Fair before and during the event, and get a full map for the day of the fair. Please note: professional dress is required to attend the fair. Only PhD students and post-docs can enter the fair starting at 10am.

Do you struggle to communicate effectively with your PI? Do you find it difficult to make requests, say “no” when your workload is overflowing, or set boundaries? Join us for a one-hour session on effective, assertive communication strategies.

Online Webinar | Hosted by Milana PeBenito, Former Admissions Committee Member at UCSF & InGenius Prep Counselor

Charles Commons Salon A, Homewood Campus | Hosted by the Homewood Career Center

JHU course for inventors and entrepreneurial enthusiasts with a medical/health-related idea & interested in starting a business venture.
9 sessions Oct - Dec, Monday evenings/Saturday mornings.
Email a 1 page summary of your product/idea to mepjhu@gmail.com by September 7th for more information and to enroll.

‘HERstory Gala 2018: Honoring Outstanding Women in Biotech’ – December 13, 2018.
Early registration ends October 13th. Registration Deadline is November 29th.
View conference flyer.