Changing Course with Confidence: Embracing a New Identity for a New Direction

In this session, you’ll learn:

• The challenges and emotional aspects of transitioning away from a traditional academic career
• Strategies for reimagining yourself outside academia and planning a new path
• How to build a foundation for exploring career options and making well-informed decisions about your future

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Speaker: Dara Wilson-Grant is the Director of Postdoctoral Career and Professional Development at the UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and a Licensed Professional Counselor. With over fifteen years experience providing career management education and counseling, Dara’s mission is to help individuals develop a framework for choosing a meaningful and rewarding career path, plus develop the skills necessary for a lifetime of career success.

This workshop is part of the Careers Beyond Academia Job Search Series, sponsored by The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Services.