Career Networking Lunch Form

Careers Outside of Academia Networking Lunch
Saturday, April 6, 1:15–3 p.m. PDT
Hyatt Regency, 4th Floor, Regency A

The Career Opportunities in Physiology and Physiologists in Industry Committees are hosting a FREE networking lunch. Mentors from industry, non-profit and government sectors will be available to provide one-on-one Q & A during this informal lunch. Enjoy this opportunity to connect and hear what your colleagues have to say/ask. No formal programming is planned, and you are free to come and go as you are able. Registration is capped at 60 attendees.

Free box lunch will be provided to registered attendees.

This event is now sold out. Thank you for your interest.

We hope that you will join us for the Career Showcase programming at the American Physiology Summit:

NIH Grant Application Tips and Best Practices: Guide for Trainees and Early-stage Investigators (Friday, April 5, 2:15-3 p.m., Discovery Stage, PhysioHub)
This session led by an NIH program officer gives application tips and best practices to use when applying for an NIH grant.

Careers Outside of Academia Networking Lunch (Saturday, April 6, 1:15-3 p.m., Hyatt Regency, 4th Floor, Regency A)
The Career Opportunities in Physiology and Physiologists in Industry Committees are hosting a FREE networking lunch. Mentors from industry, non-profit and government sectors will be available to provide one-on-one Q & A during this informal lunch. Enjoy this opportunity to connect and hear what your colleagues have to say/ask. No formal programming is planned, and you are free to come and go as you are able. Registration is capped at 60 attendees.

Free box lunch will be provided to registered attendees.

Exploring Careers Outside of Academia Panel (April 6, 12:15-1 p.m., Discovery Stage, PhysioHub)
This panel discussion offers attendees the opportunity to pose questions to non-academic panel members about topics they are most interested in.

Themes for questions could include Transferable skills, Industry culture, Networking, Selling/marketing yourself and applying for positions.

Identifying Transferable Skills for Today's Job Market (April 6, Discovery Stage, PhysioHub)
Series of three 45-minute sessions introducing considerations to initiate a career search outside of academia.

11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. Building Your Network
3:15–4 p.m. Resume Writing
4:15–5 p.m. Crafting a Cover Letter