Professional Development
November 25, 2024
3:00 - 4:00 pm
iJOBS Workshop: Beyond the Thesis - Strategies for Standing Out in the Corporate World
Event Description
Rutgers alum and professional coach Kenyatta Lucas, PhD will deliver this presentation with the goal of empowering Ph.D. students and postdocs as they matriculate from academia to the corporate world. The session will cover several key areas:
1. Understanding Corporate Culture: Defining its significance and how graduates can assess the environment they will enter.
2. Understanding yourself: Emphasizing the importance of genuine self-representation in a professional setting. Defining your values and strengths.
3. Building a Personal Brand: Techniques to combine self-representation with the mission and values of corporate culture. Strategies for effectively showcasing skills and experiences.
4. Creating Lasting Impressions in Strategic Relationships: Insights on networking, follow-up strategies, and the importance of continuous feedback.
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