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How to Build Your Professional Network from the Ground Up

October 17, 2017 by Dara

Wherever your career may take you, a strong professional network can help in reaching those goals faster than going it alone. Members of your network can offer valuable guidance and advice that’s critical to career advancement. They can also connect you with key individuals while vouching for your skills and reputation. But what if you’re […]

Filed Under: All Posts, Career Management Plans and IDPs, Networking and Brand Management

Three Simple Ways to Maintain Your Professional Network

April 6, 2017 by Dara

You already know that networking is one of the most effective means for fast-tracking your career. But after that initial connection, how do you maintain those relationships over time? Like a budding romance or any other meaningful relationship, a strong professional network cannot grow on its own. Building a long-lasting community based on mutual support […]

Filed Under: All Posts, Career Management Plans and IDPs, Networking and Brand Management

How to Achieve Your Career Goals in The New Year

December 21, 2016 by Dara

For many, the New Year is a perfect opportunity to reflect and give thought to future aspirations. This is true not only for personal goals but also career-related ambitions. If you’re striving for change but struggle to maintain commitment over time, the following blueprint can help turn those career goals into reality. Map Out Your […]

Filed Under: All Posts, Career Management Plans and IDPs

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Dara Wilson-Grant is a warm, charming, and phenomenal speaker. Her session on interviewing was the best session I heard all day. She handled questions with poise, offered new information, and gave an overall SMASHING performance.
Postdoctoral Scholar, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
I really enjoyed your workshops on networking and using an IDP. As a trainer, I really appreciated your down-to-earth delivery and the real-world applications of your suggestions.
MRH, 2015 NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium participant
Not only is Dara extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter she presents, she goes above and beyond to ensure that she is also knowledgeable about who her audience will be. This results in a workshop that feels individualized and personalized for each participant, even though the presentation itself is to a whole group.
Director, Office of Training & Academic Services, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
The speaker clearly had a very good understanding of the realities that students and postdocs in research fields face.
Workshop Participant, Duke University
Dara is a witty, warm, empathetic speaker who offers practical, do-able advice and concrete steps that postdocs can take to advance their careers.
Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services, Duke University
Dara’s seminars have been invaluable opportunities and critical leaning experiences. She is an excellent speaker and educator on career counseling and professional development topics.
Former NIEHS Fellow, current Field Application Specialist
This was an amazing workshop. I liked the spirit, the honesty and the examples from real life, plus showing us how to network the right way. I learned the importance of keeping in touch with others and that networking might take time, but has great benefit.
Graduate Student, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
I really appreciated your workshop on networking this weekend. I’m new to the networking scene and have been unsure on how to approach it, especially as I venture into new fields. The workshop was very helpful and I am looking forward to testing out my new skills!
Postdoctoral Fellow, North Carolina State University
This was by far the most interesting and helpful RCR workshop that I’ve attended. It was applicable to anyone whereas many workshops that I see advertised seem to have a relatively narrow focus.
Graduate Student (Humanities & Social Science), Duke University
Dara has facilitated in improving my interviewing and interpersonal skills, which helped me become more competitive in the job market.
Former Postdoc, Current Medical Writer

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