Masters and Doctoral students in the humanities are pursuing an increasingly wide array of careers both inside and outside of the university. This series will highlight some of the professional pathways available to humanities graduate students in Memphis, the Mid-South, and beyond. From public to private, and from museums to non-profit management to K-12 education, we’ll host conversations that display how humanities graduate work prepares you for your next big step.
Spring 2022 events are virtual, available through Zoom and Facebook, unless otherwise noted. Registration links below.
2/15: Navigating the Job Market for Graduate Students
An informational session and workshop with Rachelle Brown, Humanities Career Services Specialist
February 15, 4pm.
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Graduate students learn from their advisors and departments all the unstated rules and built-in timelines for the academic job market. But what about that wide world of engaging, challenging, and rewarding careers that are not primarily tied to teaching? Rachelle Brown from Career Services will provide an overview of the industry job search, from finding listings to optimizing your resume for keywords to requesting an informational interview.
April5, 4pm.
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For questions, contact Rachelle Brown
Check out our Lectures this semester and WKNO's Spotlight on Lifelong Learning for a full listing of humanities events in Memphis.