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A close-up image of the hand of a person holding a pen as they write "Thank you" on a blank note card.
A close-up image of the hand of a person holding a pen as they write "Thank you" on a blank note card.

The Art of Professional Thank-You Notes

November 25, 2024

Katie Homar offers tips for composing thoughtful thank-you notes.

People talking in the lobby at a conference
People talking in the lobby at a conference

Conferencing for Career Development

July 15, 2024

Katie Homar provides advice for making the most of conferences, especially during the early stages of your career or in transition phases.

Illustration of a woman at a desk surrounded by papers and open books, with books on a shelf behind her
Illustration of a woman at a desk surrounded by papers and open books, with books on a shelf behind her

Scaffolding Text Synthesis for Graduate Students

February 19, 2024

Katie Homar and Stacy Sabraw explain why the ability to communicate insights from multiple sources to different audiences is crucial as Ph.D.s pursue their careers.

Two people stand before a target with an arrow in the bull's-eye; one is holding paper and a light bulb while the other has gears next to his head
Two people stand before a target with an arrow in the bull's-eye; one is holding paper and a light bulb while the other has gears next to his head

A Dream Team: Writing and Career Development Experts

November 13, 2023

These professionals should collaborate to support job seekers, offering distinct perspectives on composing cover letters and other key ways to communicate with employers, write Katie Homar and Kelly Rownd.

Four people sitting in chairs writing in a notebook or electronic device
Four people sitting in chairs writing in a notebook or electronic device

Writing Retreats Through a Professional Development Lens

October 23, 2023

They can serve as sites for cultivating transferable skills that grad students and postdocs need to be successful in a variety of careers, writes Katie Homar.

A robotic hand touches keys on a computer keyboard
A robotic hand touches keys on a computer keyboard

How Not to Sound Like a Robot

May 22, 2023

Katie Homar advises how to craft effective emails during your job search that don’t seem so formulaic that ChatGPT could have written them.