This office provides support in 4 areas: skill building, connecting with alumni and mentors, exploring and strategizing their career transition, and networking and getting ready to transition. Staff can meet with you to review your resume and CV, as well as help with career planning. Workshops are regularly offered.
This is an online training program for BU students that offers individual modules (badges) to support your career and professional development over the course of your PhD and help you prepare for your post-PhD career.
Get personalized styling advice and high-quality professional attire from MyCareerCloset delivered to your door for interviews, presentations, and more. Small fee for 30 day rental of clothing.
Toastmasters teaches public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Check the website for times and locations. Meetings are hybrid with in-person and online options.
This is an online training program for BU students that offers individual modules (badges) to support your career and professional development over the course of your PhD and help you prepare for your post-PhD career.
PhD Progression is for PhD students from all fields:
180+ online badges, which you can complete at your own pace and whenever you need them
Each badge takes 45 to 90 minutes to complete, on any type of device
Badges have been designed to allow you to gain skills in the 7 Core Capacities.
Badges are organized in 3 levels of learning: Skills Exploration, Skills Development, and Skills Application
Badges are linked with each other in pathways – there is one pathway per Core Capacity and in each level of learning.
Please reach out with any questions. I look forward to working with you. I can be reached at 617-358-4499 or bslover@bu.edu
