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Give Yourself a Sticker
We encourage our students to acknowledge the challenges of their work, set boundaries and take breaks, Sasha Bianca Goldman writes. But do we take our own advice?
A New Career Model to Support International Ph.D.s and Postdocs
Too many have limited knowledge about how to navigate career moves and remain in the United States legally, write Priya Date and Yi Hao.
Finding Strength in the Struggle
Roshni Rao describes how she discovered that progress as an international scholar demands active self-advocacy, not just adaptation.
Dealing With Career Culture Shocks
Understanding their basic pattern can help you succeed, whether you’re learning a new academic institution, organization or sector, writes Vanessa Doriott Anderson.
Cultivating References Over the Long Haul
Kay Kimball Gruder describes how to be more intentional about this career practice so it’s a great process for you and those you ask for a recommendation.
How Best to Use AI in Job Searches
Ketan Marballi describes how to make the most of technology like ChatGPT and applicant tracking systems without losing your own voice in your application documents.
The Need for Federal Support of STEM Training
Congress should fund professional development for grad students and postdocs to enhance our nation’s global competitiveness, and university administrators should advocate for such legislative appropriations, writes Adriana Bankston.
What Happens When You Think Too Much?
How can you learn to settle down your runaway thoughts, Victoria McGovern asks, so you can focus on doing work you need to complete your graduate degree?