How could nurturing all aspects of your well-being be the thing that helps you land that dream job?

In this episode, Assistant Director of Graduate Student Career Advancement Kirsten Elling explores all things professional wellness—including how to make networking easier, how to enhance your relationship with your advisor, and the perspective necessary for a sustainable work/life balance.

Learn how the University Career Center can be a confidential space for you to figure things out on a professional level and a guide toward not only greater professional well-being but also that ideal job you didn’t even know existed.

Professional Well-Being Resources

• University Career Center
• One-on-One Coaching at the Career Center
• Ph.D. Connections Conference
• University Career Center & Rackham Resources

Resources for Advisor Relationships

• The Advising Relationship for Graduate Students
• Guide for Graduate Student Mentees
• Graduate Student Mentoring Guide
• Mentoring Others Results in Excellence
• Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services
• Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program

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Guest Bio

Kirsten Elling, Ph.D., assistant director of graduate student career advancement, supports the career development of U-M Ph.D. students through one-on-one career counseling, program development, and delivery. She also consults and collaborates with U-M faculty in support of graduate student career development. As a psychologist, Kirsten brings a holistic approach to the important work of helping students navigate their career development within the context of work/life balance and other important factors. She finds much joy in helping graduate students explore all of their career options, leverage their networks, and navigate the search for both internships and jobs.