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5 Things To Do If You're Graduating - SACNAS

Written by sacnas | May 8, 2019 7:00:00 AM

Graduation is an exciting time, whether you’re entering the workforce, starting the next level of your education, or something entirely different. Whatever your next step may be, here are a steps to prepare you for the road ahead:

1. Update your digital information.

You’re a professional now — make sure everybody knows! Update your information on LinkedIn and any societies or memberships you have. Current SACNAS members can sign-in here to update their information and upgrade to a professional-level membership.

Don’t have a SACNAS membership? Now is a great time to get a professional membership and find opportunity, support, and community for your next steps.

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2. Refresh your resume.

Make sure to update your resume or CV with your completed degree information. Submit your resume to the SACNAS Career Center to get free tips/recommendations to make your resume shine.

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3. Looking for a job?

Career centers are a great place to start! Bookmark and search through the SACNAS Career Center, and/or your institution’s Career Center.

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4. Go to a conference.

You can make lasting connections with recruiters, peers, and hundreds of opportunities by networking at a conference. You never know who you’ll meet! Find a graduate school or job, network with fellow members, & more at 2019 SACNAS — The National Diversity in STEM Conference in Honolulu, Hawai’i this October.

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5. Pay it forward!

Now that you’ve graduated, you probably have great perspective, tips, and advice for students following in your footsteps. Share them by writing for SACNAS’ online publication STEM + Culture Chronicle  — it looks great on your resume too!

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BONUS — Celebrate your accomplishment!

Current SACNAS members can submit their photos to be part of our #SACNISTAGrad Class of 2019 photo album.

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