Empower and Ascend: A Comprehensive Career Growth Workshop for STEM EMCRs - Session 2

This workshop developed by Women in Earth and Environmental Sciences in Australasia (WOMEESA) in collaboration with iSTEM Co., will run across two sessions presented at the EMCR Forum Science Pathways Festival 2023: Reframing Success.

Session 1: Personal Branding, Networking, and Relationship Building (Wednesday, November 22nd)

Building Your Academic and Industry Brand
- Crafting a unique value proposition
- Developing a professional online presence
- Leveraging academic and industry-oriented platforms
Effective Networking and Relationship Building in Academia and Industry
- Strategies and best practices for building professional relationships
- Engaging with professionals, researchers, and organizations effectively
Industry Branding and Online Presence
- Creating a compelling LinkedIn profile and leveraging social media
- Strategies for maintaining a dynamic and engaging professional presence online

Interview Strategies and Techniques
- Preparing for various interview types, including academic and industry ones
- Handling behavioral, technical, and negotiation aspects effectively

Exploring Careers Beyond Academia
- Delving into alternative career paths in STEM, such as policy, communication, and entrepreneurship
- Hearing from professionals in diverse STEM careers and learning about transition strategies
Navigating Career Transitions and Closure
- Learning strategies for smooth transitions between academia and other sectors
- Reflecting on insights from the workshop, certificate distribution, and final networking session

General Registration $60

WOMEESA members $30 with special discount code

This workshop is sponsored by the Australian Academy of Sciences Theo Murphy Initiative and the Geological Society of Australia.