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As a Graduate Student, we recommend getting started early by working with CPD to identify your career goals and develop a strategy for achieving them. Below are some ideas for making the most of your time at Emory. 

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  • Meet regularly with CPD Career Coaches to conduct mock-interviews and develop your networking strategy, seeking feedback on your communication with alumni, parents, and companies of interest
  • Login to Handshake to set up a job search agent to track opportunities of interest, and monitor On-Campus Recruiting activities, such as employer information sessions, companies conducting interviews on campus, and preparation workshops
  • Bookmark the Career and Professional Development website to stay updated on workshops, fairs and expos, programs, internships and job opportunities 
  • Attend our industry-specific events to explore job and internship opportunities at companies that recruit at Emory
  • Apply for a Graduate-specific national or international fellowship that provides academic and professional experience related to your career goals
  • Update your LinkedIn profile with new accomplishments and continue researching Emory alumni career paths and companies of interest
  • Join the LinkedIn Emory Official Alumni Association group to connect with thousands of Eagles working at companies and fields of interest
  • Schedule an appointment with a CPD Career Coach to practice negotiating your salary and strategize on how to evaluate competing offers successfully
  • Reconnect with your advisor and key faculty members to update them on your career plan, inviting them to provide feedback on your job search strategy

See the resource links below:

Pre-Health Advising

Emory provides complete advising and support services to those students looking to pursue a career in the Health Professions through the Pre-Health Advising Office.

Law Career Community

The decision to become a lawyer is, at its core, a career decision. Employing self-exploration, career exploration, action planning, and implementation of your individual established plan our office ensures each student is supported throughout their journey.

Grad School Fair

Emory’s annual Grad School Fair is an excellent opportunity to get up close and personal with our dynamic student population and engage with students who are primed to hear more about graduate and professional school programs.   

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Job Market Insights can support your career exploration and job search. Use this tool to explore U.S. job trends, career paths, and in-demand skills by job type or function. The search results will provide:

• Core tasks and job overviews
• Employment trends (past, present, and 10-year projections)
• Employers currently hiring
• Typical education levels in the role
• Average salaries (entry-level to experienced)
• Key technical skills and competencies
• Common job titles used by employers for similar roles

HOW TO SEARCH:
1. Find Career Data by Keywords:
Enter keywords of various job titles and choose a state or search nationwide to learn more about that job.

2. Filter by Industry and Occupation:
Search by industry and choose among popular occupation/job titles within that industry.
If you'd like to explore beyond this focus, you can use the broader Labor Market Insight tool here.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Explore all Job Market Insights here.

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