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How STEM Grad Students Can Build a Strong Professional Network

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STEM fields are more competitive than ever, and even the most qualified grad students can miss out on opportunities without a strong professional network. Oftentimes, students in science fields assume that their research and grades will speak for themselves. However, a lack of effort in building your network as a grad student can lead to…Continue Reading How STEM Grad Students Can Build a Strong Professional Network

Mastering Conferences and Networking: a Grad Student Guide

A wide angle view of a group of mixed age professionals who are taking advantage of a networking opportunity at a business conference in the North East of England. They are stood in smaller groups and getting to know each other during the networking getting to know you breaks of the conference. Some are carrying their water bottles and the others their notebooks and they are wearing their ID lanyards.

Attending conferences as a grad student can be a fantastic networking tool. While learning about new trends in your field, you can bump shoulders with others in the industry. Networking can be a great way to ask questions, make connections, and help you score opportunities down the line! In this blog, we will cover why…Continue Reading Mastering Conferences and Networking: a Grad Student Guide

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