Interviewing in the Real World: What to Expect and How to Prepare

WHAT: Interviewing in the Real World: What to Expect and How to Prepare WHEN: Thurs Nov 12, 11 am - 12 pm REGISTER: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwHCceBbFg13SS2 Are you planning to pursue a non-academic career path? If so, you will need to prepare for a style of interviewing that is quite different than the academic interview process - from the interview structure to the types of questions asked. Special attention will be given to a common HR/industry method of interviewing called behavior-based interviewing. Speaker: Dara Wilson-Grant is Director of Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development at the UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health 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. The Fall 2026 Careers Beyond Academia Series is sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Services and the Graduate School. Questions? Email Molly Starback, Director of Duke Postdoctoral Services, at molly.starback@duke.edu