Changing Course with Confidence: Embracing a New Identity for a New Direction

Kickstart the New Year with our Careers Beyond Academia Job Search Series! Whether you are ready to pivot or just contemplating making a change, this series will guide you through reinvention, crafting a standout resume, networking, mastering interview techniques, and negotiating salaries confidently.

In this session, you'll learn:

-The challenges and emotional aspects of transitioning away from a traditional academic career.
-Strategies for reimagining yourself outside academia and planning a new path.
-How to build a foundation for exploring career options and making well-informed decisions about your future.

Speaker: Dara Wilson-Grant is the Associate Director at the UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and a Licensed Professional Counselor. With over fifteen years experience providing career management education and counseling, Dara's mission is to help individuals develop a framework for choosing a meaningful and rewarding career path, plus develop the skills necessary for a lifetime of career success.