Professional Development
ImaginePhD is a helpful career exploration and planning tool.
Connected Academics helps connect students to alternative career choices.
Alt-Ac Career Resources is a list of additional resources for exploring career possibilities.
ASU Department of English Internship and Career Exploration Facebook page provides information about what is happening on and around campus as well as career and internship opportunities both in-person and virtual!
The Graduate College’s Professional Development page offers multiple resources and trainings.
How to Write a Conference Proposal describes steps to help get a presentation accepted to a conference.
The following are examples of longer research project proposals:
ASU's Career Services offers several resources for students and alumni. You can practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. Students can also access VMock for resume review. It provides instant personalized resume feedback via an online platform that uses sophisticated algorithms and data science along with machine learning and artificial intelligence to assist you in optimizing your resume. Please also check out the Vault Guides for a deep dive into the different industries and what those industries are looking for, which can help you when applying for jobs.
Handshake is ASU's online career platform that you can use to schedule career advising appointments, view upcoming events, apply for jobs and internships and find mentors in your career interest area. You can activate your profile with your ASURITE ID and complete your profile today. To get started, visit asu.joinhandshake.com. Career Services also offers some Handshake focused videos on their Youtube channel.
Careers at ASU lists available staff and student worker opportunities, as does the Department of English Employment Opportunities page.
Going on the Job Market provides additional resources for job seekers.
Purdue Owl is also a good resource for job resources and examples
The following are examples of academic job search materials and other resources:
- Sample CVs
- Sample Job Letters
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy Tips
- Phone Interview Tips
Please take a moment to watch these videos to learn about graduate student professionalization, how to choose a committee, the PhD exam process, how to create a digital presence, and more.