Julie Gold, Leadership and Professional Development Coach, enjoys speaking with trainees individually and in groups in order to help them make the most of their time at the NIH. Whether speaking with a post-doc about challenges affecting his work, practicing spoken English with a grad student, or helping a post-bac strengthen her leadership skills, Julie enjoys tapping her expertise both as a clinical social worker and professional actor to help trainees move forward. 0
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Be Sure You’re “LinkedIn” to ALL the Possibilities
Guest author: Shawn Mullen, PhD, Deputy Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) LinkedIn can be a powerful tool in developing and maintaining a professional network. If used properly it will afford you a means to tap into potential collaborative relationships, investigate career paths, and often, establish connections that will ultimately help you find that next great position. As someone whose professional focus is providing fellows with resources and helping them to develop career skills, I work with many fellows who are currently using this networking technology. However, I think more fellows can further tap into LinkedIn’s potential to aid you in establishing key, and…
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Meet OITE – Dr. Yolanda Mock Hawkins
Dr. Yolanda Mock Hawkins currently serves as the director of the NIH Academy which is a post-baccalaureate program which allows recent college graduates the opportunity to conduct biomedical research with world-renowned scientists as well as enhance their knowledge of health disparities. Prior to assuming this position Dr. Mock Hawkins led and coordinated scientific recruitment efforts at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Intramural Research Program as the biomedical recruiter from 1999 – 2004. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Fisk University, Dr. Mock Hawkins went on to Texas Southern University, where she obtained an M.S. in Biology. In 1994, she graduated with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Meharry Medical…
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219-to-212: Communication Breakdown vs. Communication Success
Yesterday’s historic vote on overhauling the health care system in the U.S. could not have been much closer. The final vote in the House of Representatives on Sunday was 219-to-212, with Republicans voting unanimously against the bill. The tensions rife throughout this debate are illuminated by the language used to describe it: – “an epic political battle” (NY Times, March 22, 2010) – “a tortuous campaign” (LA Times, March 22, 2010) – “a critical logjam” (Chicago Tribune, March 21, 2010) Consider for a moment disagreements you’ve had with peers or supervisors, students or faculty, friends or family. While your disagreements may not have been on the same scale as the…
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Lunch LIVE with OITE!
Friday, March 19, 2010 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Guest: Sharon L. Milgram, Ph.D. Director, NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education Join us to chat online about careers. Have your questions and concerns answered without leaving your desk! You may visit the chat site now to set an email reminder for yourself to ring 3 hours, 1 hour, or 15 minutes before the chat begins: Lunch LIVE with OITE To participate in the chat, simply visit the same link at the time and date listed above. Once the chat begins, you will have the opportunity to submit your career-related questions or concerns for Dr. Milgram to answer. Don’t miss…
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Meet OITE – Anne Kirchgessner, NCC, NCCC, LCPC
Hello! As a Career Counselor within OITE, I enjoy working with postbacs, graduate students, postdocs and clinical fellows throughout all stages of the career planning and job search process. Before joining OITE, I counseled undergraduate and graduate students and post-docs for ten years in the Johns Hopkins Career Center for the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. Previously, I worked as the Director of Career, Counseling and Learning Services at the University of Maryland University College where I managed a staff of career counselors, math and writing tutors and student peer advisors. As Program Director for Experiential Learning at University of Maryland, College Park…
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Common Errors in Preparing Application Materials & How to Avoid Them: Part 1
Guest Writer: Elaine Diggs, NCC, Career Counselor in OITE’s Career Center Last week I was introduced on this blog, and I commented that I was eager to work together with graduate students and fellows to help you “build your career (and) shape the future.” Since I spend considerable time helping trainees who are job hunting , I thought it might be helpful to list some of the common errors I see in reviewing trainees’ job application materials. Error #1: Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) are used inappropriately when applying for non-academic positions. Because you have always studied and worked in academic settings, the format you naturally think to use when applying for…
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Help me help you! Ideas for FAQ
We are currently assembling a “Frequently Asked Questions” link for this blog and would love to hear from YOU! What questions or concerns do you have, or have you heard about: …careers in general? …the current job market? …the self-assessment process? …the job search? …interviewing? …negotiating? …career options for scientists? …other topics? Post your comments below, and we will respond to you directly or incorporate your ideas in the new link. Thanks in advance for helping us help you! 0
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The Envelope Please…
While in graduate school, two close friends of mine hosted an Oscars party annually with glitzy dresses and formal wear, delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and ballots with blank spaces for us to enter “Who Should Win” and “Who Will Win.” I remember that time fondly, and I still enjoy checking out the nominated films and watching the Oscars for the fashion, the personalities, and occasional drama. As I thought about the show and the film industry in general, I remembered an article I read a while back in Science Careers Magazine about a scientific film consultant (A Scientist Goes to the Movies). (Incidentally, the Science Careers site has hundreds…
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Meet OITE – Elaine Diggs, NCC, NCCC
Prior to coming to NIH, I worked for a dozen years at the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Washington, D.C., where, most recently, I assisted with conducting annual leadership conferences for ACS volunteer leaders. But during most of my time at the ACS, I served in the Department of Career Services, where I recruited and trained volunteer career consultants and personally provided job search assistance, reviewed resumes, conducted mock interviews, and counseled chemists experiencing job loss. Before my work counseling scientists, I served as an academic advisor and career counselor at several universities including Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, and the Pennsylvania State University. After returning to my native Maryland, I…