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Students and postdocs thinking about diverse careers -- everyone tells you that networking is critical, but you might think that is impossible during the pandemic. Not true!
There's a lot you can do! 1/
There's a lot you can do! 1/
Yes, mingling at conferences is unfortunately on hold, but networking is a lot more than that.
Possibly the best suggestion for career exploration is "information interviews". These are short meetings, perfect over Zoom/phone.
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Possibly the best suggestion for career exploration is "information interviews". These are short meetings, perfect over Zoom/phone.
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If you don't know about informational interviews, this is a terrific start from @Addgene's @JKamens: https://community.plantae.org/article/5407980968894006375/informational-interviews-what-who-why 3/
And this might seem obvious, but it's not: spend time researching on LinkedIn and on improving your own page. Again, great guide from @JKamens: https://blog.addgene.org/seven-tips-for-using-linkedin-as-a-scientist. 4.
And while Informational Interviews and LinkedIn help research and connect, the first question for many is "what areas/career paths should I focus on first?"
The Individual Development Plan (IDP), designed for PhDs, can help explore that https://myidp.sciencecareers.org/ . 5/
The Individual Development Plan (IDP), designed for PhDs, can help explore that https://myidp.sciencecareers.org/ . 5/
And Faculty, there's much you can do to support trainees, even if you never explored non-academic options.
See our guide with @lizatucsf, @JKamens, & @flagelbagel https://www.protocols.io/view/guide-for-supporting-diverse-career-exploration-of-8mwhu7e 6/
See our guide with @lizatucsf, @JKamens, & @flagelbagel https://www.protocols.io/view/guide-for-supporting-diverse-career-exploration-of-8mwhu7e 6/
These are just a few quick thoughts, but if you have other suggestions, please do share! 7/7
