Building Bridges for your STEM Career with UL Research Institute
Your Future in Science
June 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Molecular Biology Research Building
Address
900 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607
Calendar
Download iCal FileSPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Lunch will be provided and will be available for participants starting at 11:45 am
Description:
Join UL Research Institute's Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Merle Ward, for an empowering workshop designed to help STEM professionals stand out with confidence to optimize your career search. This workshop will take the form of a dynamic, instructive conversation that will help you refine preparation and interview approaches, learn how to articulate and differentiate your soft and technical skills in an impactful manner, and understand how to effectively navigate a job offer with grace and data driven insights. With Merle's on-the-ground insights, you'll learn how to communicate your professional contributions and value with strength and respect while setting yourself up for success and competitive career offers. Don't miss this transformative and interactive opportunity to enhance your interview skills and establish the foundation for your scientific career.
The conversation will focus on the following topics:
· How to effectively navigate your STEM career search within a competitive and evolving landscape
· The consideration and offer negotiation process, or how to put your best foot forward with intention and differentiation
· Visa support and other work location logistics
**Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to review and refine your LinkedIn profile during this workshop.
If you are unable to register because the workshop has reached capacity, please email Valerie Miller to be added to the waitlist.
Date posted
Jun 3, 2025
Date updated
Jun 3, 2025
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