How to ask for a reference letter.

Some helpful tips from University Affairs on asking a professor for a letter of reference. This article covers choosing the right person, how to prepare and the best way to thank them.

Article by: Adam Chapnick
www.universityaffairs.ca

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/how-to-ask-for-a-reference-letter/

Time Management Tips for PhD's

Time Management Tips for PhD's.

Don't get overwhelmed by the end goal but work your way back. Break up the big picture into smaller more manageable steps. This is some of the exceptional advice Rose Hastreiter, a senior consultant at Direct Corporate Solutions, has to offer PhD's (as well as anyone attempting to achieve an academic goal).

This article is from University Affairs.

Time management tips for PhD's

Video: How grad students can improve their skill sets

A video from University Affairs:

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/improving-grad-students-skillsets.aspx?utm_source=newsletterdec1113&utm_medium=email&utm_content=videogradskills&utm_campaign=ataglanceEN

How much do you owe your mentors?

Liz Koblyk from University Affairs wants to know:
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/careers-cafe/how-much-do-you-owe-your-mentors/

Promoting alternative career paths for arts PhDs

University Affairs looks at Humanities PhDs at work in the outside world:

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/promoting-alternative-career-paths-for-arts-phds.aspx

Deciding on a career inside or outside of academia

A career educator at the University of Victoria describes how graduate students can prepare for a non-academic job search.  See the video.