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 2011-12 (flyer.pdf)
Minnesota E-Folio
- Click here to watch the presentation: http://media4.stcloudstate.edu/p49501410/
- Presenter was Karen Thoms from Learning Resources and Technology Services
- Here are some materials given out at the workshop that you may find helpful for starting your Minnesota E-Folio:
- Basic Guidelines to your E-folio
- E-Folio Tips
- Adding an image to your E-Folio
- Activating Reflections on your E-Folio
Graduate Student Internship Search and Prep
- Tuesday, February 21st 10am-11am, CH 207
- Presenter: Bobbi Murphy, Assistant Director Employer Relations and Internship Development
Job Search and Professional Networking for Graduate Students
- Tuesday, February. 14th from 12:30-1:45pm, CH 207
- Presenter: Andy Ditlevson, Associate Director of CSC and Job Search Counselor
Tips on Resume Writing for Graduate Students
- Monday, March 19th from 1:00-2:00pm, CH 207
- Presenter: Laura Emerick, Assistant Director of CSC and Career Counselor
Guide to Using Linked-In for Graduate Students
- Tuesday, March 27th from 2:00-3:00pm, CH 207
- Presenter: Andy Ditlevson, Associate Director of CSC and Job Search Counselor
Interviewing Skills to Get the Job Workshop
- View the presentation online at http://media4.stcloudstate.edu/p26926900/
Networking/Job Searching Workshop:
- View the presentation online at http://media4.stcloudstate.edu/p19406148/
2010-11 Workshop Series
Session 1: Graduate Student Internship Search and Prep
- View the presentation online at http://media4.stcloudstate.edu/p93809220/ .
Session 2: Job Search and Professional Networking for Graduate Students
- View the presentation online at http://media4.stcloudstate.edu/p73999103/
Session 3: Tips on Resume Writing for Graduate Students
- View the presentation online at http://media4.stcloudstate.edu/p48053174/
- Visit resume, vitae, and portfolio resources available through SCSU Career Services at http://www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices/jobintern/preparation/resume/default.asp
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.
