Are you looking for information on how you can set yourself up for success? Here you will find a number of professional development resources to help you with the basics, leveraging social media, utilizing mentors, and further your learning.

Professional Development Basics

Through the Steinbright Career Development Center, Drexel provides you with professional development resources and pointers. Resources include:

• Job search resources (internal and external)
• Interviewing basics, tips and tricks
• How to network in your field
• Resume, cover letter, and portfolio development help

For more information, visit the Steinbright Career Development Center Professional Professional Pointers page.

Social Media

LinkedIn is the primary professional social media site. Below are some articles to help you maximise your profile and account:

• LinekdIn 101: Profile
• LinkedIn Essentials: What you can do with LinkedIn

Other Resources

Video Resources: The following are YouTube video channels that provide applicable career development content.

• Duke Postdoc Services channel
• Princeton gradFUTURES channel

Mentorship and General Resources: These resources are available to give general information and connect people with external mentorship opportunities.

• National Research Mentoring Network
• Training and Education - NIH

Professional Learning: These sites provide the opportunity to attend events or take small courses to help your professional development.

• Open Post Academy
• Coursera
• Planning Your Scientific Journey (Self-Paced) - iBiology
• Business Concepts for Life Scientists (Self-Paced)-iBiology