Professional and career development workshop series

• Date and time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026; 12-1 p.m.
• Location: JCSU 301 - Graduate Lounge
• Platform: Will Peshall, Lead, Organizational and Employee Development, Human Resources

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Join us for a new workshop offering to continue learning about and building your leadership skills. The Five Paths to Leadership (self-assessment required to be completed before attending this workshop), will help you and your team explore how one's leadership styles manifest under normal circumstances and how they can change under stress. 

• Date and time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026; 9-9:45 a.m.
• Location: Virtual 
• Speaker: Beyond the Professoriate - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID 

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Job seekers are increasingly turning to generative-AI tools to help them in their job search. Resume builders, job search matching, and interview preparation tools all promise to help job seekers find and land the best jobs. But when millions of job seekers are using these tools and churning out nearly identical documents, standing out becomes nearly impossible. Overreliance on generic AI templates can hurt job seekers in an already saturated and highly competitive job market. But can AI help your job search in any way? And how? Join Beyond the Professoriate for this upcoming webinar on how AI can help — and also hinder — PhDs in their job search process. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• What are the promises and perils of using AI in your job search?
• Are there ways to use AI in your job search without losing your authentic voice or competitive edge?
• What makes you stand out in a hyper-competitive job market?

• Date/Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11-1:30 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Speaker: Beyond Graduate School - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

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International master’s students often face a range of challenges that can impact their ability to land a job and remain in the United States. Additionally, students today are navigating economic and political uncertainty that can affect both their job search and immigration status. So, what can international students do to succeed in this highly competitive and uncertain job market? In this webinar, you’ll learn the components of a successful job search in North America. We’ll discuss what hiring managers look for in a competitive market and how to maximize your chances of landing a job or internship after graduation. While there are many factors beyond our control, we’ll discuss what international students CAN do to prepare for the future. Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar designed for master’s students from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• What factors do I need to consider as an international student job searching in the US?
• What can I do to improve my chances of landing a job in the US?
• What resources on campus can help me?

• Date and time: Thursday, March 5, 2026; 12-1 p.m. 
• Location: MIKC, 114
• Speaker: Dr. Elisabeth Linn, Assistant Professor and Life Sciences Librarian

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Explore how Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) can enrich your graduate studies. If you’ve ever considered using PKM tools but do not know where to start, join us to discover more about the tools available to you. The workshop will look specifically at Obsidian, while also providing a brief overview of other comparable PKM tools. We will cover strengths and limitations, best practices, and recommended strategies for graduate student PKM needs. Don’t miss the chance to learn how you can build your personal knowledge base using PKM tools and transform the vast amount of information you encounter day-to-day into actionable knowledge.

• Date and time: Tuesday, March 10, 2026; 4-5 p.m. 
• Location: JCSU 356 - Rita Laden Senate Chambers
• Speaker: Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Reyes, Assistant Professor and Data Services Coordinator, University Libraries; and Dr. Theresa McKim, Teaching Assistant Professor, Biology

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This workshop enhances presentation delivery and audience engagement through vignettes—short, vivid stories or examples that bring key messages to life. Participants learn to create and incorporate these stories into their presentations to clarify complex ideas, connect with their audience, and leave a lasting impression. The approach highlights clarity, relatability, and storytelling, making presentations more impactful and memorable.

• Date and time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026; 12-1 p.m.
• Location: JCSU 301 - Graduate Lounge
• Speaker: Dr. Maureen McBride, Director of University Writing & Speaking Center

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Learn practical strategies for managing your reading load! If you are struggling to read and retain the volume of text expected for your classes or in support of your projects, this workshop will help you approach your reading strategically. This hands-on workshop offers graduate students opportunities to practice with different strategies and to add to their toolbox to increase their efficiency as critical readers of complex texts.

• Date and time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026; 9-9:45 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Speaker: Beyond the Professoriate - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

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One of the most common questions we receive from PhDs exploring non-academic career options is: how do I build and grow my network beyond academia? Growing and maintaining a network takes time, but it is especially important for PhDs, many of whom have limited connections with professionals in other career fields. A network is one of the most critical parts of your job search, and can make a significant different in how long a job search lasts. Staying connected to, and engaging with, professionals in your career field of interest means that you’ll be top-of-mind when new job opportunities arise. This is your chance to stand out in a crowded and highly competitive job market. Join Beyond Prof for this webinar designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• How do I maintain relationships with people I connect / network with?
• How can I stay connected with people virtually?
• How can I continue to expand my network while job searching?

• Date and time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026; 11-11:30 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Platform: Beyond Graduate School - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

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You know how important growing your network is — but how do you keep in touch with people after an informational interview? How to you maintain those connections over time? If you’re wondering how to maintain your network as a master’s student, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear from students is: How do I stay in touch with people I connect with? Building and maintaining a network takes time, but it’s especially important for master’s students, many of whom have limited experience and connections in their career field. A strong network is one of the most critical parts of your job search, and can make a significant different in how long a job search lasts. Staying connected with professionals in your field means you’ll be top of mind when new opportunities arise. And having personal referrals is how you’ll stand out in a crowded and highly competitive job market. Join Beyond Graduate School or this webinar designed for master’s students from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• How do I maintain relationships with people I connect / network with?
• How can I stay connected with people virtually?
• How can I continue to expand my network while job searching?

• Date and time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026; 4-5 p.m.
• Location: JCSU 301 - Graduate Lounge
• Speaker: Dellta Waldburger, Graduate Career Mentor 

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 In partnership with the Graduate Student Association, join the Nevada Career Studio for a Curriculum Vitae (CV) workshop on Wednesday, March 18th from 4-5 p.m. During this workshop, students will learn when and how to use a CV and how to write them in relation to their career goals!

• Date and time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026; 12-1 p.m.
• Location: MIKC 114
• Speakers: Dr. Elisabeth Linn, Assistant Professor and Life Sciences Librarian and Dr. Teresa Schultz, Associate Professor, Scholary Communications and Social Sciences Librian 

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Explore the intersection of AI and research in our workshop! If you're unsure about incorporating AI into your research, join us to discover the strengths and limitations of AI tools. Learn how to evaluate AI-generated content and understand ownership issues. This hands-on workshop provides valuable insights and practical experience with AI tools. Don't miss the chance to enhance your research capabilities in the age of AI!

• Date and time: Wednesday, April 1,  2026; 9-9:45 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Speakers:  Beyond the Professoriate - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

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One of the most important tools PhDs can leverage in their job search is LinkedIn. LinkedIn can help you connect with key people and organizations during your job search, help you learn industry trends, and help you build a community of professionals in your new career field. But to effectively leverage LinkedIn, you’ll need to have a strong LinkedIn profile that clearly communicates who you are as a professional. Your LinkedIn profile will be the first impression colleagues and employers have of you, so it’s important that your profile is well-written, impactful, and accurately portrays who you are and what you do. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• Why is LinkedIn an important part of a nonacademic job search?
• How should I use LinkedIn strategically and effectively in my job search?
• What makes a good LinkedIn profile? How should I craft one as a PhD exploring nonacademic careers?

• Date and time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026; 11-11:30 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Speakers: Beyond Graduate School - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

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Have you been getting interviews but no job offers? Job searching is challenging, and we understand how frustrating it can be not to be selected to move forward in the process. Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar where you’ll learn what to do if you’re feeling stuck at the interview stage in your job search. We’ll discuss effective job search strategies for master’s students, what catches a hiring manager’s attention, and what you can do to stand out on the job market. This virtual workshop is designed for master’s students from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• How can I strengthen my interview strategy?
• How can I strengthen my job search strategy?
• What are next steps I can take to move my job search forward?

• Date and time: Thursday, April 2, 2026; 12 -1 p.m.
• Location: JCSU 301 (Graduate Student Lounge)
• Speaker: Dellta Waldburger, Graduate Career Mentor

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In partnership with the Graduate Student Association, join the Nevada Career Studio on Thursday, April 2nd from 12:00-1:00pm for all things cover letters. Through this workshop, students will learn strategies for structure, tone, and tailoring content to specific opportunities while highlighting techniques to showcase individual strengths.

• Date and time: Wednesday, March 15, 2026; 9-9:45 a.m.
• Location: Virtual
• Speakers:Beyond the Professoriate; sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

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A quick glance at LinkedIn job postings shows hundreds of applicants competing for the same roles every day. Today’s job market is highly competitive, often saturated, and hiring has slowed across nearly all sectors. It’s one of the most challenging environments job seekers have faced in years. So how can you stand out as a PhD in this crowded market? Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on how PhDs can stand out in a competitive job market — and key factors to consider as you explore your options. International candidates may have additional personal and legal considerations, for instance, and all PhDs should take into account their personal and financial needs when planning their next steps. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• How can I stand out in competitive job market if I have limited industry experience?
• What catches an employers attention in a crowded job market?
• How do I navigate additional factors in my job search—such as visas, geographic constraints, or funding considerations?

• Date and time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026; 11-11:30 a.m. 
• Location: Virtual
• Speaker: Beyond Graduate School - Sign in using the link below, choose UNR, log in using your NetID

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Starting a new job? Congratulations! As you begin your first 90 days, you may be wondering: can I use AI at work? When, how, and should I use it? To answer these questions, you’ll first need to know your organization’s policy on generative AI. Some employers may prohibit its use entirely, while others have specific guidelines related to privacy and data sharing. You’ll also need to consider whether AI will truly help you produce your best work. Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar to learn how you can ethically and strategically use AI in the workplace. This webinar is designed for master’s students from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• What should I consider before using AI at work?
• What resources can I consult to answer my questions about AI use in the workplace?
• How can I use AI to enhance my productivity and efficiency?