1. Career Development Presentation McMaster Engineering Graduate Students
Welcome!
Career Development Presentation
McMaster Engineering Graduate Students

2. Agenda Introductions Career development for graduate students
Job search suggestions
Career development timeline
Career Planning template
Additional resources and support

3. Career Development
Supported by Dr. Ishwar Puri, Dean, and Dr. Michael Thompson, Associate Dean (Graduate Studies)
Develop technical competencies and transferable skills
Success in future job search

4. Master’s Candidates Types of positions “Entry-level” positions
“Experienced” positions (two or more years of “experience”)
Target both types of positions – some employers will consider Master’s candidates for both types of positions
Research and development (R&D) positions in industry, government and academia
Lecturer positions at colleges and universities

5. Doctoral Candidates Academic Experienced positions in industry
Post-doctoral (post-docs)
Tenure-track
Instructor/sessional/lecturer (contract)
Researcher
Experienced positions in industry
Project management
Research and development (R&D) positions in industry, government and academia

6. Career and Job Search Timeline Career Planning template
Due date: Winter 2017 Term
Submit to Department Chair (more details to follow)

7. UA Video

8. Top “11” Skills . . . Communication skills (verbal) Teamwork skills
Analytical skills
Strong work ethic
Problem-solving skills
Initiative
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills (written)
Flexibility/adaptability
Organizational skills
And the 11th Computer skills

9. Resources & Support
Adam Pepler Career Development & Relationship Manager
JHE A408A, ext
Engineering Graduate Society
Graduate Student Services at McMaster

10. Additional Resources University Affairs MyGradSkills Mitacs
MyGradSkills
Mitacs
Unique Job Search Concerns of Graduate Students

11. Thank You!