Confidential career advising appointments are available for VUMC graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to discuss any aspect of their professional development or job search activities, including:
preparing and applying for academic positions and post-docs
opportunities for scientists outside the academe
writing CVs, resumés, and cover letters
presentation skills and interview tips
salary negotiation
graduate school survival skills
To make a confidential appointment, please email kim.petrie@vanderbilt.edu, or call 322-6885.
We strongly encourage you to visit the Office of Career Development and Outcomes Analysis at least a year before you finish your post-doc or graduate education. It's never too early to start positioning yourself for a productive career!