Professional Development for Masters Students

Industry Weeks: Each week brings students a chance to learn from industry leaders about innovations in their fields, explore opportunities for jobs & internships, and receive tips on how to stand-out throughout the application process.   

Future Fest: Future Fest is much more than a traditional career fair or career services event. At Johns Hopkins University, we firmly believe that our entire community can benefit from lived experiences and human connection. Designing your life is an ongoing process, and this annual experience aims to encourage exploration, uncover opportunities, and bridge connections so that our community of students feel confident designing a fulfilling life.​   

Grad Career Accelerator: A cohort based experience for graduating students. This program is designed to guide you through three key steps that must be completed: 

• Preparation: Asynchronous content and assignments on Canvas to help prepare job search materials and job search strategy 

• Workshops: These interactive sessions will be led by Life Design Educators  

• Mentor Match Up’s with Alumni: Engage with mentors and alumni to receive personalized feedback on your job readiness.  

• Plus, gain access to exclusive job opportunities with employers through Jobs for Jays! 

For more events, visit the Events page for live updates on upcoming events!  

Asynchronous Video Playlist Resources 

International Career Summit Playlist: Video recordings from the event series cover topics such as how to find international-friendly employers, how to disclose your OPT/CPT status, Attorney Sessions on Visa Rules, how to use AI to develop a resume and get ready for interviews, and many more workshops. To receive the link to access the video recordings, you must REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IN HANDSHAKE, and an email with the link to the video playlist will automatically be sent to you. 

Data Driven Careers Playlist: Video recordings of the keynote address and 4 Q&A panels from the second annual Data-Driven Careers event series. Topics include Data Analytics/Science/Engineering, PM Roles, Quantitative & Financial Analytics, and Machine Learning & AI. To receive the link to access the video recordings, you must REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IN HANDSHAKE and an e-mail with the link to the YouTube playlist will automatically be sent to you.  

Explore More Online Resources 

• CaseCoach: Practice case interviews for consulting firms and others 

• Interstride: An interactive career platform that enhances the career exploration and job search process for international students. With web and mobile applications, it’s a one-stop-shop for career resources, from navigating the visa process and searching for jobs, to building one’s professional network.  

• LinkedIn Learning: An online platform offering expert-led video courses on diverse topics like business, technology, and personal development. Users can learn independently, access courses on-demand, and earn certificates upon completion. It’s integrated with LinkedIn, allowing users to showcase completed courses on their profiles. (Use your JHED ID) to access for free. 

• VMock: Get a one-minute resume review using artificial intelligence; upload a PDF resume and get a scored critique in minutes (use 10x per calendar year)—results may not always be perfect; refer any questions to Caitlin. You can also use this for assistance with cover letters and mock interviews. 

• GoingGlobal : For international students seeking jobs in the U.S. or in their home country, or for U.S. citizens seeking jobs and job search protocols in 190 countries, including the U.S. (access via Handshake/Resources) 

• OneHop Mentoring:  Mentoring builds purposeful connections between current students and selected alumni mentors. OneHop provides a community for alumni to network and offer guidance to fellow alumni and students.  

• SMILE: The University Experiential Learning platform that connects current students to paid campus internships and employment opportunities across Johns Hopkins University.