Professional development
The WSU Graduate School hosts a wide variety of events that consult experts to share their insights and prompt discussions on trends and issues within graduate education and beyond. Prospects, students, and staff will gain insight in how to advance their careers, achieve work-life balance, and develop lasting professional relationships.
The Benefits of LinkedIn
Wayne State Graduate School Director of Marketing Nick Mattar shares an overview of LinkedIn and why it is a powerful networking and career development tool. Nick talks about setting up a strong LinkedIn profile, the importance of engaging with others, and developing your own content strategy.
How to Negotiate Your Salary
Whether you're starting a new job or asking for a raise, learn tips and tricks on how to negotiate your salary.
Stress management: Achieving life balance
Maintaining a clear mind and balancing life, school, and work is important during the end of term as finals approach. Learn simple tricks and tips to keep a steady life balance and finish the semester strong.
Finding common ground in disagreements
Learn how to find common ground in areas of fundamental disagreement - and how to quickly move forward together.
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Presenting research to the public
With the Graduate Research Symposium quickly approaching, graduate student researchers must know how to condense years of research into a succinct presentation. Associate Professor of Psychology Emily Grekin will share best practices for presenting research in 10 minutes or less.
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3MT Preparation
Led by former 3MT champion Nisansala Muthunayake, attendees will learn how to present their research in three minutes or less.
Role of unions in the workplace
Mike Ilitch School of Business Professor Marick Masters will lead an overview of unions and their role in the workplace today.
Graduate School Information Session
Learn more about advancing your education and career at Wayne State University.
Building a Strong Credit History
Learn the essential elements of building a positive credit score through various everyday activities, as well as the myths and truths about building credit.
Choosing the Best Health Insurance Plan for You
Terms like HMO, PPO, out-of-pocket expenses and premiums will be explained. You will learn background information on the United States health care system and alternatives to employer-sponsored health insurance.
How to Be a Great Mentor
Hear an overview and best practices for mentorship, including what the role of a mentor should be and the advice that mentees often seek. Plus, you will learn the boundaries that should be observed in any mentoring relationship.
Restorative Inclusive Excellence: Improving and Repairing Relationships
How can we make diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts more intentional and impactful?