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Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

Navigating Graduate School and Beyond: Sow Well Now To Reap Big Later Introduction and Sowing. Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu. The world beyond exams and research Few professors have time to advise and mentor their students

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Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

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  1. Navigating Graduate School and Beyond: Sow Well Now To Reap Big Later Introduction and Sowing Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  2. The world beyond exams and research • Few professors have time to advise and mentor their students • Advising is sometimes left to the post-docs • Other professionals (academic and otherwise) become disillusioned with the process • Some researchers and professors are successful lecturers and researchers • Learning to navigate the career path can be the difference in success and disillusionment Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  3. Why the need for the course? • Students should have the necessary tools to be successful • Advisors have a professional obligation to empower students beyond classes and research Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  4. Problems facing many graduate students • Do not know how to write a proposal • Do not know how to prepare/manage a budget. • Do not know what is expected of them after graduation. • Do not have skills required for employment • Communicating effectively • Managing multiple projects • Writing competitive proposals Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  5. Proposal writing process • Write Letters of Intent • Draft 15-page proposal • Review proposals of peers • Understand the selection process • Know what to do if proposal is selected or rejected Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  6. Other issues facing graduate students • Managing time and stress • Presenting effective talks • Managing your advisor • Advising vs. mentoring Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  7. Sowing • Cast a Vision • Do a S.W.O.T. • Avoid the Resume Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  8. Cast a Vision • Map out a plan for your career • Without a plan, you lose focus • It’s never too late to plan • Keep a journal • Write down thoughts and notes • Keep track of successes • Know your destination Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  9. Planning your career • When should you start planning your career? • Do you have a deliberate plan? • What if you change your mind? Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  10. Plan your career while in graduate school • Think about where you want to be after graduation • Have a game plan • Keep focus • Avoid becoming a wanderer • It’s never too late to plan! Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  11. Bad habits to avoid • Squandering time • Losing focus • Failing to think about what a future employer wants • Failing to empower yourself Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  12. Keep a journal • Career plans • Successes • Career-related ideas and information • Strengths and weaknesses (S.W.O.T) • Highs and lows Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  13. Tips for career planning • Think about career goals from first day of graduate school • Prepare for employment from first day • Spend an hour per week evaluating goals • Map out actions to help you achieve your goals • Write your vision, goals, and plans in a journal • Talk to peers to help you set goals • Discuss career plans and goals with a mentor Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  14. Habits for a successful student • Know your destination • Drive toward the goal • Ensure that graduate work will help you achieve your goals Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  15. Sample Goal: University Professor • Visualize yourself five years from now • See what your potential employer sees • Research • Teaching • Service • Build your portfolio • Remember: What you sow is what you reap Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  16. Take home message • Start planning your career when you enter graduate school • Spend one hour per week mapping out strategies to help you achieve your goals • Spend extra time on career thinking and preparation as you progress through graduate school • Position yourself to launch into a successful career Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  17. Journal Entry • Record the job you want after graduate school • List the types of knowledge, skills, and abilities you think you will need Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

  18. Food for thought • Where would you like to be after graduation? • What type of employment will you seek? • What skills will it require? • What do you think should be your career preparation steps? Dr. Sundar Christopher ATS 782-01 sundar@nsstc.uah.edu

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