Graduate Arts & Sciences Career Services

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Graduate Arts & Sciences Career Services at the University of Virginia is a centralized resource for all GSAS students. Our purpose is to assist Master's and PhD students with decision-making and planning for career pursuits within and beyond academe by providing advising services, workshops and other programs, and referrals to up-to-date electronic and print resources. GSAS Career Services actively seeks to develop new resources that can help graduate students make informed career choices and conduct effective job searches.

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Mission
Graduate Arts & Sciences Career Services provides direct career services tailored to the needs of Master's and PhD students of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. These services supplement the career planning and professional development programs offered by academic departments and other support services on Grounds. Our function includes streamlining resources, keeping abreast of current trends, and collaborating with faculty, employers, and professionals in higher education and in other sectors of the economy.

Announcements

Make Plans to attend the RecruitDC-Alumni Job Fair

June 13, 2012 11AM-4PM

George Washington University, Charles E. Smith Center

Recruiter listing and more information.

 

Make Note Of These Upcoming Alumni Career Services Webinars:

Friday Forum Webinars are open to alumni, students, parents and friends of the University and are held from 12-1pm.


May 4, 2102: "Does My Laptop Fit in the Diaper Bag?" and Other Important Questions for Parents Returning to Work"


May 25, 2012: "Do It Well. Make It Fun: The Key to Success in Life, Death, and Almost Everything in Between"


June 8, 2012: "Beyond the Job Title: The Value of Transferable Skills"


June 22, 2012: "LinkedIn Olympics! Competing in Today's Social Media Environment"


Registration and more details are available here:http://alumni.virginia.edu/career-services/webinars-events/friday-forum-webinars/

 

 

 

 

Alumni Spotlight

View a sampling of Graduate School alums, their professional paths in academe and beyond, and their career advice for current graduate students.

Tristan Bridges
Tristan Bridges, PhD Sociology, '11
Assistant Professor
The State University of New York

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  • Search for the "Graduate Career Services" listserve (type this name in the yellow box at the bottom of the page) and click “Search Lists”
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Contact Us

Melissa Hurst, Director of Graduate Career Development
PH: (434) 982.2917

To schedule an appointment, please click on the link below and choose a free appointment slot. Be sure to include your name, degree program, and what you would like to address during the appointment.

http://tinyurl.com/hurstofficehours

 

Content created by Wendy Perry.

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