Making the Most of the Postdoc: Job Ads and Cover Letters (5.21.26)

(registration opens 4.20.26)

Featuring: James Gould, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Affairs, HMS
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 2pm on Monday, May 18

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: Sep 14)
The Individual Development Plan - Thursdays, Jan 15, Apr 16, Sep17
Demystifiying Job Ads and Cover Letters - Thursdays, Feb 19, May 21
Strategic Interview Prep - Thursdays, Mar 19 , Jun 18, Dec 17
Academic Research Statements - Thursdays, Aug 20, Oct 15
Statement of Teaching Philosophy - Thursdays, July 16, Nov 19