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** This workshop is intended for those postdoctoral fellows seeking career opportunities within academia. **
In the academic world of universities and research institutes, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CVs), as well as concise and compelling bios and profiles, are essential job search tools. This practical, hands-on workshop for Postdoctoral Fellows will explore the differences between resumes and CVs, with a specific focus on the expected elements in an academic CV. Different types of professional profiles and bios will also be examined; profiles or bios are often required for conference presentations, funding proposals, consulting contracts, social media accounts, websites, and publications, Through samples, case examples, peer review, and individual coaching, learn what works and what doesn't for CVs, profiles, and bios. Supported by facilitators, in the afternoon participants will begin to compile and organize their CV of relevant academic accomplishments and create sample bios/profiles as templates for future use. Leave equipped to effectively maintain your CV and to customize bios and profiles for specific professional purposes.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Examine how CVs are uniquely different from resumes
- Be introduced to basic CV components, styles, and structures
- Recognize elements of successful and compelling CVs
- Explore case examples and critically examine their own CVs
- Be introduced to examples of successful cover letters
- Develop a bio and professional profile
Prerequisites:
Prepare for this workshop by compiling a "master CV" that lists all your publications, presentations, teaching/work experience, professional affiliations, licenses/certifications, fellowships, and research grants. Don't worry about format, although a consistent style will be helpful. Bring a printed copy as well as a "soft copy" on your laptop or tablet (not on your smart phone, as you'll be editing and formatting this document during the afternoon). If you have written bios or profiles for various purposes (e.g., social media, funding or conference proposals, consulting), compile them into a single document and bring them along as well. Also bring 1-2 academic / research postings or faculty job descriptions to the workshop as a focus for your CV and profiles.
Registration:
Registration is required, please register online. Successfully registered postdocs will receive a confirmation email within one week prior to the workshop.
Preference will be given to senior postdoctoral fellows who are in their final year at UBC.
About the Facilitators:
Dr. Roberta Neault, CCC, GCDF-i, CCDP, is an award-winning leader in the career development sector, in Canada and internationally. She is a published author and international speaker on topics related to career management. Roberta's academic career has involved contract work at 10 universities across Canada, the US, and Asia and she currently serves as Associate Dean of a university in New Brunswick while running her BC-based consulting company. Her extensive experience supporting graduate students, postdocs, managers, executive leaders, and professionals brings unique perspective to crafting professional work search documents.
Dr. Deirdre Pickerell, CHRP, GCDF-i, brings 20+ years’ experience in career/employment services and human resource management. She is the 2014 recipient of the Stu Conger Award for Leadership in Career Development / Career Counselling; previously she was honoured with the BC HRMA Award of Excellence (2006). Having recently completed her PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, Deirdre is beginning her academic career as a sessional instructor with Yorkville University.