Fall 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.
Session 1
Date: October 13, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Via Zoom
Session 2
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Student Union 250
Burnout can be a common phenomenon in the graduate student experience and for all professionals. 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.
Session 1
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Student Union 250
Session 2
Date: October 1, 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Via Zoom
Ace the interview and land a job! Learn effective strategies and develop strong interviewing skills with SDSU Career Services.
Session 1
Date: Septeber 25, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Via Zoom
Session 2
Date: October 15, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Student Union 250
This workshop explores the important connection between Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and personal success, offering attendees a foundational understanding of what EQ is and how it directly impacts both personal well-being and professional growth. Participants will leave with practical strategies to develop and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Session 1
Date: November 4, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Student Union 250
Session 2
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Via Zoom
As graduate students, you're producing valuable research that deserves to be seen, understood, and appreciated beyond academic circles. But how can you break through? One powerful answer: social media. With over 60% of the global population using social platforms, there’s never been a better time to take your research public (Chaffey). This workshop will explore how graduate students can use social media not only to make complex ideas more accessible, but also to expand their professional networks, establish their scholarly identity, and engage in meaningful public discourse. Social media isn’t just for sharing—it’s for shaping how your research is perceived and where it goes next. “Publish or perish” doesn’t have to be the whole story. Let’s talk about how to build visibility, credibility, and community in the digital age.
Session 1
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Student Union 250
Session 2
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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. Based on the eight NACE competencies, graduate students will be professionally ready through the various workshops and activities to contribute to their future career and success in their field.
Students who complete the badge will also be invited to a celebration and will receive a "professional kit" at the end of the Spring 2026 semester!
To learn more about this badge and the requirements, click here to view the Informational Guide.
Interested in earning this badge? Complete the following Interest Form!
DEADLINE to join the interest form: February 6, 2026
DEADLINE to complete all requirements to earn the badge: April 24, 2026
