EVENT DESCRIPTION
This session is for dissertation-stage graduate students and recent PhD graduates (within three years of completion) seeking their first post-graduation job. Panelists from academia and beyond will discuss strategies for identifying opportunities in today’s evolving job market, including tenure-track and contract academic roles, university staff positions, nonprofit and think tank careers, government jobs, and industry opportunities. The interactive session will also cover how to tailor application materials for positions across the public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To participate in the First Job Search session, you must complete the online application by November 6, 2026. Your application will be reviewed by the UAA Executive Office, and you will receive a review decision by November 9, 2026 via email. All accepted session participants must register for the ICUA conference. Questions? Contact us at support@uaamail.org.
1. Brief bio summary statement (Maximum 100 words)
3. Two questions/issues/topics for which you seek guidance.
Sample bio:
Jane Smith is a Postdoctoral Scholar in Homelessness Research at the University of Somewhere. She completed her Ph.D. in the School of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Elsewhere in June 2024. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, she worked as a researcher at the ABC Research Institute in Somewhereville, focusing on housing and housing welfare. She received her undergraduate and master's degrees in Urban Planning and Engineering from XYZ University in Elsewhereville.