Humanities and Social Sciences PhD Career Cohort
This cohort was developed for PhD students seeking more intensive non-academic career preparation. This four-part series is designed to help you make confident decisions about your professional future by linking your values, interests, and strengths to specific careers and preparing to connect with practitioners in those industries. Build a collection of resources and documents that can be used to inform a full-time job search.
Learning Objectives and Benefits:
- Career exploration and options
- Assess transferable skills
- Job search and networking strategies
- Identify a career pathway
- Develop a concrete job search action plan
Session Schedule
Session 1 - March 27: Identifying Your Skills & Interests (Granada Ctr. – W Conference Rm. 291, LSC, snacks provided) 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Session 2 - April 10: Exploring Your Career Path(s) 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Session 3 - April 17: Researching Organizations & Building Connections 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Session 4 - April 24: Identifying a Career Pathway - Presentation Day 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Sign Up Dates and Other Information
- Cohort Sign Up Dates February 27 – March 25. Register here.
- First Session Address – 6439 N Sheridan Rd., 2nd Fl, LSC
- Brief evaluation survey due (Date TBD)
- Registration is limited to 25
Sign Up Process and Requirements:
- You must be a currently enrolled PhD student to join
- You must be a student in the Humanities (Theology, Philosophy, History, English) or Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Political Science) Disciplines
- Join the LoyolaLinked the Graduate School sub-hub by March 23, if you haven't already
- Set up an LUC Handshake Profile by March 23. https://joinhandshake.com/
- Registering and attendance for in-person first session is required to participate in remaining 3 zoom sessions
- Agree to participate in at least 3 sessions (including 1st session)
This cohort was developed for PhD students seeking more intensive non-academic career preparation. This four-part series is designed to help you make confident decisions about your professional future by linking your values, interests, and strengths to specific careers and preparing to connect with practitioners in those industries. Build a collection of resources and documents that can be used to inform a full-time job search.
Learning Objectives and Benefits:
- Career exploration and options
- Assess transferable skills
- Job search and networking strategies
- Identify a career pathway
- Develop a concrete job search action plan
Session Schedule
Session 1 - March 27: Identifying Your Skills & Interests (Granada Ctr. – W Conference Rm. 291, LSC, snacks provided) 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Session 2 - April 10: Exploring Your Career Path(s) 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Session 3 - April 17: Researching Organizations & Building Connections 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Session 4 - April 24: Identifying a Career Pathway - Presentation Day 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Sign Up Dates and Other Information
- Cohort Sign Up Dates February 27 – March 25. Register here.
- First Session Address – 6439 N Sheridan Rd., 2nd Fl, LSC
- Brief evaluation survey due (Date TBD)
- Registration is limited to 25
Sign Up Process and Requirements:
- You must be a currently enrolled PhD student to join
- You must be a student in the Humanities (Theology, Philosophy, History, English) or Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Political Science) Disciplines
- Join the LoyolaLinked the Graduate School sub-hub by March 23, if you haven't already
- Set up an LUC Handshake Profile by March 23. https://joinhandshake.com/
- Registering and attendance for in-person first session is required to participate in remaining 3 zoom sessions
- Agree to participate in at least 3 sessions (including 1st session)