Why Generic Résumés Won’t Get You a Job Offer: A Webinar for Ph.D. Students

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Sending out résumé after résumé, but not hearing back? You’re not alone. Nearly half of graduate students (48%) believe that submitting résumés to online job postings is the most effective way to land a job. But it’s not an effective strategy, and this approach often leaves graduate students and Ph.D.s feeling frustrated in their job search.

Add to this the challenges of job searching in an AI-driven job market, where generative AI-tools have made it easy for job seekers to churn out nearly identical résumés. In this competitive environment, Ph.D.s must tailor their application materials and adopt a more strategic approach to job searching.

Join Beyond the Professoriate for this webinar on why generic résumés won’t get you a job offer, and learn what you should spend your time and focus on instead.

This webinar is designed for doctoral students from all academic disciplines who are wondering

• Why do I need to tailor my résumé for each job posting?
• If résumés won’t get me a job offer, what should I focus on instead?
• How can I unlock new opportunities and access the hidden job market? 

Duke graduate students can attend this webinar for free, including access to replays of events when available, through The Graduate School's subscription to Beyond the Professoriate. Advance registration is required.