Applications Open: Proactive, Reflection, Empowered, Planning (PREP) Career Program
This Program is Open to All Postdocs in the STEM, Biomed, Humanities, and Social Sciences Fields Who:
- need clarity in formulating the next steps for a career plan or finding a career path or fit
- need guidance on how to stand out from the competition and to take the next steps in their career journey
- need to better manage and maximize their training and career
- are ready for a career transition but struggle to find and communicate what their unique contribution and professional value are
Using the fundaments of YouMap®, a holistic self-discovery tool, Dr. Itzamarie Chévere-Torres, certified YouMap® coach and facilitator, will guide participants to discover their four pillars of career fit and satisfaction (Strengths, Values, Skills, and Personality). Both self-awareness and early career planning are essential for career advancement and success. To experience fulfillment, your work & life must align with your:
- Strengths (natural talents)
- Values (what’s most important to us)
- Preferred skills (skills that we are good at and enjoy)
- Personality-based interests (how we are wired, our motivations)
Results
As a result of participating in this 4-part workshop series, postdocs will:
- receive a workbook and personalized YouMap® profile that illustrates their career fit.
- increase their self-awareness about their four pillars of career fit and satisfaction (strengths, values, preferred skills, and personality-based interests)
- be better prepared to identify what they need to experience career fulfillment or best career fit
- be equipped and empowered to showcase their professional value to peers, colleagues, and future employers.
Commitment to attend all four workshops is required to be accepted into this program. Space is limited. Selected applicants are required to complete four self-assessment tools (Gallup StrengthsFinder®, YouMap® Value Assessment, YouMap® Preferred Skills, and Career123test®).
- Workshop 1: Getting to Know Your Strengths (Wednesday, March 12, from 12:00-2:00 pm) – Uncovering how we like to work and how we prioritize; drafting your value statement.
- Workshop 2: Your Values & Skills (Wednesday, March 19, from 12:00-2:00 pm) – Why and where we work; what we work on; tasks that energize us; learning how to avoid burnout.
- Workshop 3: Personality-Based Interests & Unique Contribution (Thursday, March 27, from 12:00-2:00 pm) – Who we are and what motivates us; professional value and unique contribution.
- Workshop 4: Setting Goals (Thursday, April 3, from 12:00-2:00 pm) – Develop a support network to advance your career goals using a Mosaic of Mentors Map.