Welcome

Welcome to the October 2022 edition of the Science Graduate Career Services newsletter where we bring you the latest career development resources, job opportunities, articles, supports and more.

Inside

• Graduate Science Career Services: Alumni Career Talks
• ProPhounD: Learn to Tell Your Story
• Writing Resources for Graduate Students
• Scientific Presentation Skills
• Hear from Mac Alumni with MacCast - Unconventional
• How to banish imposter syndrome
• Tom Friel: How to Network
• For the first time! The Southern Ontario Organic Chemistry Industry-Academic Conference
• New opportunity for Canadian students to build and launch their own satellites
• Networking opportunity: McMaster Innovation Showcase 2022
• Call for Student Representatives on the University Student Fees Committee

Workshops & Webinars

Graduate Science Career Services: Alumni Career Talks

In the first two weeks of October, the Graduate Science Career Services team will be hosting “Alumni Career Talks” focused on Transitioning After Graduation and Careers in Government & Policy.

This is a rare opportunity for students to ask questions and seek advice from past McMaster graduates who have gone on to have highly successful and rewarding careers. Both events will take place virtually, date and registration details can be found below.

Alumni Career Talks: Transitioning After Graduation - October 4th, 5-6 PM

Alumni Career Talks: Careers in Policy - October 12th, 6-7 PM

Please connect with either Michael Adebo, Graduate Mentorship & Career Coordinator or Tara Zabella, Program Manager, Career Development, with any questions or for further information. 

As well--visit the Science Graduate Career Services website for profiles on each of our alumni!

ProPhounD: Learn to Tell Your Story

“Tell me about yourself?” is an interview question many of us might not look forward to. But with this new workshop from ProPhounD, you and other graduate students will Learn to Tell Your Story!

This is the 2nd workshop in the ProPhounD series for graduate students. It is free and virtual, taking place Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 12PM - 1PM.

Skills Resources and Career Articles

Writing Resources for Graduate Students

Getting started

Get up to speed with an Introduction to Graduate Level Writing from McMaster’s School of Graduate Studies

Time Management, Editing, and Staying Well

The McMaster University Graduate Thesis Toolkit has everything you need to keep you on track during your next writing assignment

Writing well is hard, but it doesn’t have to be with…

Writing Well is Hard—a unique tool that allows you to compare your writing with top writers in your field, and get real time feedback!

Get one-on-one help

Book a graduate writing appointment for one-on-one support. Email Karen Rosenberg rosenbek@mcmaster.ca to get started

More writing resources available from the School of Graduate Studies…

Scientific Presentation Skills

Improve your presentation skills with this webinar from Michael Alley, professor of engineering communication at Penn State University and author of ‘The Craft of Scientific Presentations’.

Hear from Mac Alumni with MacCast - Unconventional

MacCast - Unconventional is a McMaster-produced podcast series featuring stories told by alumni themselves. Each episode is an opportunity to hear from former students who have walked the same path you’re on—and found their own unique pathways to success!

MacCast - Unconventional is available on all major platforms. Check out the first episode of Season 4, and past episodes at any of the links below.

Spotify

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

Soundcloud

How to banish imposter syndrome

“Imposter syndrome—the feeling that one doesn’t belong or deserve their success, and that they will be discovered as a fraud, strikes many professionals”

Many of us may have dealt (or are currently dealing with!) imposter syndrome. It is not exclusive to students or working professionals. Luckily, there are ways to alleviate our feelings of imposter syndrome.

Find out how to confront feelings of imposter syndrome at the article below.

Tom Friel: How to Network

In the following lecture, Tom Friel—former chairman and CEO, shares the most effective strategies for building and maintaining a professional network.

After watching this clip, you may find that your network is bigger than you think it is!

Awards, Conferences & Professional Development Opportunities

For the first time! The Southern Ontario Organic Chemistry Industry-Academic Conference

This one-day, virtual event organized by the Trant Team at the University of Windsor is an exciting opportunity to hear from and connect with international and nationally recognized industry companies such as Merck (Medicinal Chemistry), Gilead (Process Chemistry) and Schrodinger (Computational Chemistry).

The event will also include a 2 hour CV writing workshop!

Sign up is free at the link below.

New opportunity for Canadian students to build and launch their own satellites

CUBICS (CubeSats Initiative in Canada for STEM) is a new opportunity launched by the Canadian Space Agency. CUBICS allows post-secondary professors and students to develop projects that help advance scientific knowledge in areas such as climate change.

Selected teams will be given the unique opportunity to design their scientific instrument or experiment, or even launch their own miniature satellite called a CubeSat.

The deadline for proposals is Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Networking opportunity: McMaster Innovation Showcase 2022

Thursday, November 10th, 2022 - 8:15AM - 3:30PM

This fall, the McMaster Industry Liaison Office is presenting their annual Innovation Showcase.

This is an excellent opportunity to network with investors and industry professionals, and learn about different aspects of industry research and start-ups.

The poster competition is a chance to highlight your discoveries to judges, potential investors, and industry leaders!

Questions? Contact milodsk@mcmaster.ca

Call for Student Representatives on the University Student Fees Committee