Career Clinic: Demystifying Job Ads and Cover Letters

Date: 

Thursday, February 15, 2024, 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Location: 

Online - Register to receive Zoom link

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Facilitator: James Gould, PhD, Director, HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows

Workshop Description: Please note, Career Clinics are interactive workshops and registrants are expected to prepare assignments in advance and turn cameras on during the workshop.
By understanding the job ad and aligning your cover letter to the content, candidates can quickly and concisely convey interest and job fit, all in just one page. This interactive workshop will cover the basics of crafting and tailoring your cover letter to address specific qualifications employers are looking for when they advertise open positions. Note: these workshops are interactive and include group discussion and peer review, participants are expected to submit a draft cover letter and the job ad by 10am the Tuesday before the workshop.
Please upload a copy of the job submission and draft cover letter by 12pm on Monday, February 12

Series Description: Going on the job market is much more than just submitting an application and watching the offers come rolling in. It’s about finding a good fit and concisely conveying your career trajectory. This interactive monthly series will help participants prepare their minds and materials for the job search process through peer review and guided exercises.

This workshop is part of the OPF Career Clinic Series.
Other workshops in the series include:
Crafting Your CV and Resume - Monthly, first Monday of the month (exceptions: Jan 8, Aug 12 & Sep 9)
Career Compass - Thursdays Jan 18, Apr 18 & Oct 17
Demystifiying Job Ads and Cover Letters - Thursdays, Feb 15 & May 16
Successful Interview Prep - Thursdays, Mar 21 & Jun 20
Research Statements for the Academic Job Search - Thursdays, Jul 18 & Sep 19
Statements of Teaching Philosophy - Thursdays, Aug 15 & Nov 21