Job Search Mistakes

A video/article from University Affairs addressing some of the most common mistakes students make while job searching.

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/video-mistakes-students-make-job-searching/

Article by: University Affairs (www.universityaffairs.ca)

Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

Welcome back to the GSLI! I hope all of you have had a restful and rejuvenating break.

Do you ever get anxious when presenting in front of a large group of people? Here are some excellent tips by KD Shives (University of Colorado) on how to manage public speaking anxiety.

Article from Gradhacker Industries Inc.

http://www.gradhacker.org/2014/06/18/managing-public-speaking-anxiety/ 

Coping with impostor syndrome.

Congratulations on finishing another semester! While we take a much needed break from our studies, we should also take the time to address some of the issues that hold grad students back. Impostor syndrome is a huge issue for graduate students, in which one believes that he or she does not belong or is not qualified for their program. Gradhacker.com has an excellent article addressing impostor syndrome and providing helpful advice on how to cope with it.

http://www.gradhacker.org/2011/09/02/banishing-impostor-syndrome/

Why PhD Students Leave

Interesting post from University Affairs addressing some of the more common reasons why PhD and other post-grad students leave.

War of Attrition - Asking why PhD students leave. 

Know the Vital Players in Your Career: Your Own Actions

Hard work will get you far, but sometimes you need a little more to achieve success. The Chronicle of Higher Education has some helpful advice not just for academia, but for your future career.

Know the Vital Players in your Career: Your Own Actions.