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Graduate Student Workforce Preparedness Series: From Classroom to Career

Friday, March 6, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST

Graduate Student Workforce Preparedness Series: From Classroom to Career
Topic: Strategies for Salary Negotiation 
Friday, March 6, 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)

 

Join us for an interactive career discussion on negotiating salary and employment benefits, which is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of career success. This workshop is designed to equip graduate students with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence needed to negotiate job offers effectively in both academic and industry settings.

 

This series is led by former CBS News VP of Human Resources, Montrese Garner-Sampson, who will provide practical strategies for career advancement, assessment and pathways for graduate-level professionals.  

 

Who Should Attend?

All graduate students preparing for internships, entering the job market, or advancing in your current role, this workshop will equip you with insights and tools you can immediately apply.

 

Join us each month to gain insider tips on building your professional brand, mastering interviews, networking with confidence, and navigating your next career move with purpose. Next month:  April 2, 12:30 pm.

 

Sign up: see email or request access: gradnews@nsu.edu 

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