Guest Writer: Elaine Diggs, NCC, Career Counselor in OITE’s Career Center
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Not Sure of Your Next Step After NIH? OITE Career Services Can Help -
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Empowering Leadership – Insights from Book “Crucial Accountability”
Finding the Perfect Postdoc
If you are thinking about applying for a postdoc, there are a few points to consider before starting your search.
Preparing for Graduate and Professional School
Below are the contents of today's LIVE chat with OITE regarding graduate and professional school choices.
Live Chat with OITE, April 7, 2010, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
If you have additional questions after reading the text of the chat, please contact Dr. Sharon Milgram.
Where the Jobs Are: Opportunities in the Federal Government
Last fall, the Partnership for Public Service conducted a survey to assess projected hiring needs for agencies within the federal government. The survey 
found that nearly 273,000 jobs will be available in the federal government through 2012, and of these, 54,114--a full 20% of all positions--fall into the medical, public health, and general health sciences category.
found that nearly 273,000 jobs will be available in the federal government through 2012, and of these, 54,114--a full 20% of all positions--fall into the medical, public health, and general health sciences category.Meet OITE - Julie Gold, MSW
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.