Career Development

The MSU Graduate School provides a nationally recognized internet-based career planning resource. Trainees preparing for interviews and internship opportunities will be encouraged to participate in professional development workshops offered by the Graduate School.

Graduate trainees can apply to the MSU BEST program for additional career development opportunities.

Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Also, the Individual Development Plan (IDP) concept is commonly used in industry to help employees define and pursue their career goals.

Resources

# Resource
1 The Stories Behind a CV
2 Growing up in science: a conversation series
3 The Graduate School
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