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Career Development Jenny Kim THE GRADUATE COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN WWW.GRAD.ILLINOIS.EDU Career Development SUCCEED Get tools you need to succeed in graduate school and beyond EXPLORE Discover broad and

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Career Development

Jenny Kim

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THE GRADUATE COLLEGE  UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN  WWW.GRAD.ILLINOIS.EDU

Career Development

SUCCEED

Get tools you need to succeed in graduate school and beyond

EXPLORE

Discover broad and exciting career options that use your advanced skills

SEARCH

Land the job for you with effective application materials and interview preparation

CONNECT

Make connections with alumni and employers in your chosen fields

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Expectations

Acquire specialized knowledge Take more active role Be independent Work at forefront of field Become a member of profession

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Tips for Success

Develop a strong network Create a plan for studies and career Take ownership of your degree

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Tip 1: Develop a Strong Network

Connect with peers in your field Seek out mentoring and advising Get to know faculty and staff Join student organizations Use other campus resources

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Mentoring

Important part of the graduate school experience Not necessarily academic advisor May have multiple mentors depending on career goals and needs Helps you understand how to match your ambitions with the educational and career choices you will encounter. www.grad.illinois.edu/mentoring

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Tip 2: Make a Plan

What do you want to learn or do? How can you get that experience? What careers are you considering? How can you prepare? What are the unwritten expectations in for your profession?

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Keep Track of Experiences

What did you do? What did skills did you gain? What are you most proud of?

Write it down!

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GradMAP

Identify goals Learn about campus resources Make a personalized development plan Develop skills

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Tip 3: Take Ownership

Know requirements, policies, and deadlines Be assertive about asking questions and gathering information Seek out opportunities

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Take Care of Yourself

Health and Wellness Financial Wellness Work/Life Balance Knowing when to ask for help

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Stay Informed and Connected

Website
GradLinks
Social Media

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Assistantships & Campus Employment

Most assistantship offers are made through your home department. Other resources for assistantships and hourly employment Assistantship Clearinghouse Research Park Job Board Virtual Job Board Details and links posted at www.grad.illinois.edu/job-boards

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Claim your account

https://i-link-illinois-csm.symplicity.com/students/

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Illini Union Bookstore

NE entrance 3rd floor

Coble Hall

801 S. Wright St. (Main Desk, 2nd floor)

Altgeld Hall The Quad Illini Union John Street Wright Street

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How to find us

grad@Illinois.edu or 333-0035

MTD Transit Station Green Street

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NEW GRAD STUDENT

Welcome Reception

Monday, 8/24, 4-6 p.m., Illini Union, South Lounge

BRING YOUR I-CARD!

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