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Upcoming events

Developing a professional resume

By Jonathan Miller
October 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Many resumes are ”career obituaries,” merely listing employment history and task lists. They are not going to get you interviews. This is a hands-on workshop that will teach you how to identify and articulate your accomplishments and your impact in the organizations for which you have worked or volunteered.

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Writing a professional cover letter

By Jonathan Miller
November 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Led by career coach Carol R. Anderson, this workshop will demonstrate how to write a targeted, persuasive, evidence-based letter that bridges the gap between a job posting and your resume.

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Encuentro con Pedro X. Molina (Español)

By Jonathan Miller
November 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Únase a una conversación informal con otros académicos, escritores, artistas y defensores de derechos que han sido desplazados. Nuestro invitado especial es Pedro X. Molina, un caricaturista editorial de Nicaragua. La sesión será en español.

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Building an academic portfolio for the job market

By Jonathan Miller
December 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

In this interactive workshop, you’ll develop an academic portfolio that showcases your qualifications, research, and teaching experience. Whether you’re new to the academic job market or enhancing your portfolio, this session will equip you to stand out.

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Past events

To protect attendees’ privacy, we do not record panel discussions or Q&A segments where personal information is discussed.

Finding and applying for non-academic jobs

By Jonathan Miller | December 8, 2023

This workshop is designed to help displaced writers, artists, scholars, and rights defenders understand how to navigate the US job market. Presenters include career coaches Molly Balk and Christopher Riley of Upwardly Global and Afghan “artivist” Omaid Sharifi of PEN America/ARC and ArtLords. Among the topics covered are how to find jobs that are compatible with […]

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Finding and applying for academic jobs

By Jonathan Miller | November 17, 2023

This video is designed to help you prepare for finding a job in higher education. Presenters include Valerie Sutton (former director of career services, Harvard Graduate School of Education), Kathryn Libal (director of the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute at the University of Connecticut), Raza Rumi (Hunter College, Ithaca College, Cornell University), Zuhal Yilmaz (UC […]

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Understanding the US healthcare and health insurance system

By Jonathan Miller | November 10, 2023

Are you feeling lost in your search for affordable health insurance? Do you know what to do if you need services that your insurance doesn’t cover? In this information session, Renata Marinaro, Managing Director of Health Services at Entertainment Community Fund, provides a basic introduction to the US health insurance system, explains variations between the different […]

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Understanding US visas and work permits

By Jonathan Miller | October 24, 2023

This session provides detailed information about immigration laws, visa procedures, and potential sources of support for displaced writers, artists, rights defenders, and scholars who are looking to remain in the United States after their current short-term placements end. Presenters include attorney Reza Mazaheri (Legal Services Director, Artistic Freedom Initiative), Ian M. Kysel (Assistant Clinical Professor, Cornell Law School), and […]

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