Making the Most of the Postdoc: Strategic Interview Prep (12.11.25)

HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows

Speaker: James Gould, PhD, Director of Postdoctoral Affairs, HMS

Online via Zoom

Facilitator: James Gould, PhD, Director, HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral FellowsWorkshop Description: Please note, Career Clinics are interactive workshops and registrants are expected to prepare assignments in advance and turn cameras on during the workshop. Every postdoc could benefit from interview prep as they move forward in their job search. A critical part of job hunting is convincing others, and sometimes yourself, that you are capable of performing successfully. By focusing on self-awareness, this workshop will cover common struggles and effective strategies for preparing to successfully interview. Note: this is an interactive workshop, registration is limited. Registrants will receive handouts and a short assignment to prepare in the week prior to the workshop.Series Description: Going on the job market is much more than just submitting an application and watching the offers come rolling in. It’s about finding a good fit and concisely conveying your career trajectory. This interactive monthly series will help participants prepare their minds and materials for the job search process through peer review and guided exercises. This workshop is part of the OPF<a href="https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/career-clinics-2025" title="https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/career-clinics-2025" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Career Clinic Series.</a>Other workshops in the series include: Crafting Your CV and Resume - Monthly, first Monday of the month (exceptions: Jan 8, Aug 12 &amp; Sep 9) The Individual Development Plan - Thursdays, Jan 16, Apr 17, Sep18 Demystifiying Job Ads and Cover Letters - Thursdays, Feb 20, May 15 Strategic Interview Prep - Thursdays, Mar 20 &amp; Jun 12, Dec 11 Academic Research Statements - Thursdays, Aug 21, Oct 16 Statement of Teaching Philosophy - Thursdays, July 17, Nov 20

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