How Master’s Students Can Communicate Their Value to Employers

You’ve invested a lot to earn your Master’s degree, and now it’s time to find a job where you will be paid for your education and training. In this workshop, Dr. L. Maren Wood will help participants develop strategies for identifying and communicating their value during their job search. You’ll learn strategies to identify what employers are looking for in job candidates, and how to clearly and confidently explain your skills and value at various stages of the job search. After attending this workshop, you’ll be able to:

• Identify why networking is important for job search success.
• Apply strategies to effectively communicate value and skills to employers.
• Design a compelling LinkedIn profile and elevator pitch.

L. Maren Wood, PhD (UNC-Chapel Hill, History), is founder and CEO of the Center for Graduate Career Success, a mission-driven organization that partners with universities to prepare master’s and doctoral students for career success. Since 2012, Dr. Wood has dedicated her career to supporting universities in preparing graduate students and PhDs for meaningful careers in academia and beyond.