Spring 2025 Professional Development Workshops
This workshop will introduce students to what exactly LinkedIn is, how to build a
powerhouse profile, and how to regularly engage with the platform to boost your professional
network. Students will also recieve 1-on-1 support with their Linkedin profile. More
specifically, students will recieve a “profile checklist” which will provide a framework
for what makes a good profile.
Moreover, students in attendance can mingle and connect (both in person and on LinkedIn)
with their fellow graduate students all while enjoying Dominos pizza!
Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Aztec Student Union 250
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Lack of self-confidence and the sense of being a fraud are frequent challenges, particularly when dealing with the demands of graduate school. The feeling of "not belonging," where individuals doubt their abilities, can be overwhelming despite significant evidence supporting their high level of competence. In this workshop, Dr. Lisa Gates delves into the "Impostor Phenomenon" and identifies strategies to overcome it, ultimately allowing for students to confidently reaffirm their place as scholars at San Diego State University.
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In Person, Pride Suite 132, Aztec Student Union
Date: March 26, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Burnout can be a common phenomenon in the graduate student experience.The World Health Organization reports that nearly half (48%) of 18-to-29-year-olds said they feel drained compared with 40% of those aged 30 and up. A deep commitment to your studies, long hours, pulling from your well of energy to get it all done (with all the other things in your life) can add up and lead to burnout. Getting in front of burnout is vital to your well being and your ultimate success. This active-learning session will give you a chance to pause, take inventory of how you are doing right now, and leave with some strategies to implement right away. We will consider:
- The Academic Case for Why You’re Here
- Balance . . . Is it Possible?
- Burnout . . . How it Shows Up
- Boundaries . . . Own 'em, personalize 'em, and live ‘em
- Choose Thriving Over Merely Surviving in Graduate School and Beyond for Optimum Success
Date: March 18, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: In person, Aztec Student Union 250
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation! In this interactive, hands-on workshop, participants will learn effective strategies and practices for excelling in job interviews (including those tricky behavioral interview questions). Coach Mike will cover key techniques for identifying and articulating your skills and experiences through the Situation, Task, Action, Result, (STAR) method. You will learn how to craft compelling responses and practice answers to both common and behavioral interview questions demonstrating competencies that employers seek!
More details will be announced soon!
Stand out among the rest by making your resumé/CV the best! Learn a few tips on how to create an effective resumé to help you land your next job interview with this presentation by SDSU Career Services.
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: In person, Aztec Student Union 250
Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom
Pathway to Professional Development Digital Badge
The Pathway to Professional Development digital badge is developed to support graduate students' professional and personal growth while earning their graduate degree. Participants will be career ready, interview ready, and professionally ready through the various workshops and activities to contribute to their future career and success in their field.
Interested in earning your Pathway to Professional Development digital badge? Click here to fill out the interest form!
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE INTEREST FORM: FEBRUARY 7, 2025
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE BADGE: MAY 16, 2025
Click here to learn more about the requirements to earn the badge and other details.
