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.