Preparing for a Career in Agriculture and the Life Sciences

Catalog description

This course provides graduate students with techniques, strategies, and opportunities to practice and develop skills beneficial to their professional development and transition from school to career. The course focuses on six competencies known to contribute to success in the workforce: teamwork and collaboration; oral communication; career management and self-development; giving and accepting feedback; global/intercultural fluency; and organizing, prioritizing, and delegating work. Students will examine their life trajectory to date and create a 5-year plan for personal and professional success; and be equipped with an understanding of the steps necessary to accomplish their professional goals.