Professional Development
Graduate education extends beyond the classroom. You are now a part of an exceptional academic community and we encourage you to take advantage of any of career-enhancing opportunities available within the University.
Professional development is the continued process of learning and growth throughout a career. Planning early and engaging in your discipline and in your personal and professional development are key strategies to ensure your success in graduate school and in the future job search.
Meet with your advisor to discuss your career aspirations, your strengths, and your weaknesses, and how to address them. In addition to professional development opportunities within your program of study, the following resources are available:
Professional Development Workshops 2012-13
The 2012-13 professional development series is focused on developing as a healthy person and a successful professional.
Spring 2013 Workshop Schedule
Graduate Student Financial Aid Information Day (Completed)
How the newest graduate student loan changes will affect you.
Presenter: Louise Neeser, Financial Aid Office
To view the recorded presentation Click Here
MN E-Folio Workshop (Completed)
Learn how to make your E-Portfolio for future job interviews.
Presenter: Karen Thoms, Learning and Resources Services
To
view the recorded presentation Click Here
Resume Writing Seminar (Completed)
Information on writing professional resumes and curriculum vitaes.
Presenter: Laura Emerick, Assistant Director for Career Development and Outreach
To view the recorded presentation Click Here
Networking and Job Search Workshop (Completed)
How to look for, apply, and network to get the job you want after graduate school.
Presenter: Andy Ditlevson, Career Services Center
To view the recorded presentation Click Here
Professional Development Workshops Archives
View workshops offered and recorded in previous years
Fall 2012 Workshop Recordings
Resume Writing Seminar
Presenter: Laura Emerick, Assistant Director of CSC and Career Counselor
To view the recorded presentation Click Here
Here are some resources that go well with this presentation: Cover Letter Instructions, Creating an Effective Resume, Sample Masters Resume.
Network and Job Search Seminar
Presenter: Andy Ditlevson, Associate Director of CSC and Job Search Counselor
To view the recorded presentation Click Here
Here are some helpful resources that go well with this presentation: How to Use Linked-in, Networking: What Works.
Stress Reduction Seminar
Presenter: Troy Shafer, Director of Health Promotions
To view the recorded presentation Click Here
Career and Leadership Development Resources
Research Support:
Professional Development Websites
- Graduate and Professional Students Guide to Career Planning (University of Minnesota)
- Women on Wednesday: Fall 2010: Workplace Justice Women at Work (St. Cloud State University)
- Individual Development Plan (PDF) (University of Minnesota)
- Individual Development Plan--Interdisciplinary Focus (University of Minnesota)
- How To Go To Graduate School with Five Children (and a Husband) (Utah State University)
- PREP (a Career and Professional Development Program from Michigan State University)
- Tools for Success in Graduate School and Beyond (PDF) (University of Texas, Austin)
Professional Associations
Check with individual program sites for student organizations and professional organizations. For a complete listing of links to individual programs, see http://bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/gb/programs.asp.
