Tue, 5/25: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
Education Sessions
Room: Nexus Lounge
CM Credit Hours: 1
Research experience can be one of the strongest assets early-career professionals bring to the workforce, but many students struggle to communicate its value to employers. Whether you have completed a thesis, presented a poster, published a paper or gained experience in a laboratory or field setting, this session will help you translate academic accomplishments into skills and outcomes that resonate with hiring managers.
Through practical examples and interactive discussion, attendees will learn how to describe research projects in terms of problem-solving, project management, data analysis, communication, teamwork and technical expertise. The session will also explore how advanced education, including master's and doctoral programs, can contribute value across a variety of occupational and environmental health and safety career paths.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their own research experiences, receive feedback from professionals and peers, and gain new perspectives on how their work can support future career goals. Attendees will leave with strategies for strengthening résumés, preparing for interviews and confidently communicating the real-world impact of their academic and research experiences.
Attendees will learn how to:
Translate research experiences into transferable skills and accomplishments that resonate with employers in OEHS and related fields.
Articulate the value of academic research, laboratory work, field studies, and scholarly projects during résumés, interviews, and professional networking conversations.
Identify how graduate and doctoral education can support a variety of career pathways in industry, consulting, government, healthcare, academia, and research.
Develop strategies for communicating the real-world impact of research experiences to hiring managers and organizational leaders.
Content Level
Intermediate
Core Competencies
Career Development Pathways
Keywords
Hazard Communication
Testing, certification, and credentialing
Session Availability
In-person
Specialized Tracks
Student and Early Career Professional Track
Targeted Audience
Practitioner
Adult Learning Style Methods
Practical Application
Small Group Discussion