The Department of Chemistry ‘Coffee Break’ Program was developed in response to the need identified by our graduate students for informal professional development and mentorship opportunities. The program is designed to foster career development and pairs current graduate students with departmental alumni now working in professional capacities.
What is a Coffee Break?
This is an opportunity for a small group of graduate students (up to five) to meet with Chemistry alumni for an informal mentoring session. Held either at a coffee shop or restaurant near campus, or virtually, students will have a chance to ask alumni questions about:
- Transitioning from academia to industry
- Exploring non-tradtional career paths
- Job strategies and networking tips
- Corporate culture & expectations
- How your grad experience shaped your career choices
- And more
Sign up for a Coffee Break
Alumni who apply for the program are to provide a one-hour window to attend a “coffee break” between:
- 10:00am to 12:00pm or
- 01:00pm to 04:00pm;
On a:
- Tuesday,
- Wednesday or
- Thursday.