July 2018 - June 2019

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) are pleased to announce Conference to Career, a short course designed to enhance the professional and career development of ASHG graduate student and postdoctoral-level members. This course will consist of monthly webinars, an in-person workshop at the 2018 ASHG Annual Meeting, and online discussion forums for trainees. If you are unable to attend the ASHG Annual Meeting, you are still welcome to participate in the online webinar sessions and chats. View the Program below for more information.

Registration is now closed.

Please contact the event organizer for more information

About

Hear from some of the trainees who participated in the Conference to Career course last year.

Conference to Career topics include:

Making the MOST of a scientific conference

Conducting informational interviews with professionals

Enhancing networking skills

Drafting an Individual Development Plan

Building a strong peer/mentor support system

Participants in Conference to Career will receive:

Free enrollment in course software

Connection with trainees across ASHG

Online access to webinars and discussion forum for trainees only

Career development support and guidance

Online networking opportunities with scientific professionals

Schedule

July31

August23

September27

October16

November13

December13

January17

February21

March21

April18

May16

June20

1:00 PM

Building Networking Skills to Find Your Next Job

Online webinar, available to all course registrants via course software. Webinar time listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Learning Objectives

Understand course structure
Develop foundational knowledge of networking
Practice digital networking
Identify course participants who have a similar area of research interest to begin process of peer networking

Online Webinar

1:00 PM

What's Your Plan? Developing an IDP

Online webinar, available to all course registrants via course software. Webinar time listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Learning Objectives

Understand components of an IDP
Drafting an IDP

Online Webinar

1:00 PM

Preparing for a National Conference

Online webinar, available to all course registrants via course software. Webinar time listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Learning Objectives

Learn how to prepare for a scientific conference
Define, draft, and practice an elevator pitch
Identify opportunities for networking at scientific conference

Online Webinar

10:00 AM

Beyond the Elevator Speech: The Power of Networking

Featuring interactive networking activities, introduction to scientists, and more! In-person networking event at ASHG 2018 in San Diego, CA (Pacific Time).

Learning Objectives

Identify different types of networking
Find people to network with
Learn how to approach new contacts
Understand informational interviewing

In-person Workshop

2:00 PM

Digital Networking: Staying Active After ASHG

Online webinar, available to all course registrants via course software. Webinar time listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Learning Objectives

Understand different tools to use for digital networking
Learn how to approach people online—but follow up in person
Take advantage of learning opportunities via Conference to Career guest chats

Online Webinar

1:00 PM

First Impressions Count, Is Your CV Ready?

Online webinar, available to all course registrants via course software. Webinar time listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Learning Objectives

Purpose of a CV/Résumé
Difference between each document and when to use them
How to prepare and format a CV/Résumé and what sections to include

Online Webinar

1:00 PM

Career Topic Guest Chat