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Get ready for an inspiring day of career exploration! Below is everything you need to know about the event and the workshops designed to help you prepare.

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The Office of Student Success will be hosting four pre-event workshops and one workshop the day of BioMed Career Fest. These works are designed to help students feel confident and prepared to interact with speakers and recruiters.

BioMed Career Fest Event: Biosketch vs. CV/Resume

Thursday, February 5, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid: In-person: ALTC 2.210
Register: https://uthealthsa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/u5S60ThrRaCr3MEQ_58Pmg 

Workshop Description: This workshop will break down the key differences between a bio sketch, an academic CV, and a resume featuring guest speaker Dr. Babatunde Oyajobi, Professor and Director of Postdoctoral Affairs at UT San Antonio. Attendees will learn when and how to use each format, how to effectively communicate research productivity and strengths, and how to tailor these documents for funding applications, academic roles, or industry positions. Students will leave with practical tips to structure their materials and make their accomplishments stand out to evaluators and hiring managers. 

BioMed Career Fest Event: How to Interview for Your Dream Job with Dr. Joel Agosto

Thursday, February 19, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hybrid: In-person: ALTC 2.210
Register: https://uthealthsa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/gbU2GDFXQu-L1qmp8uXkkg 

Workshop Description: Whether you're at a conference, career fair, or networking event, being able to introduce yourself with clarity and confidence is essential. In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn how to articulate their skills, strengths, and career interests in a compelling professional pitch. Hear directly from Dr. Joel Agosto, GSBS alumni and Eli Lilly CERP manager, on how to create a pitch that is succinct, memorable, and tailored for recruiters. 

BioMed Career Fest Event: Navigating Tough Times: How to Recession-Proof Your Career (LinkedIn 101)

Thursday, March 5, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Only

Workshop Description: Join LinkedIn's former head of Education Marketing, Jeremy Schifeling, to learn the insider secrets to surviving any economic downturn, including:

  • How recruiters hire in the midst of recession - what they look for and how the LinkedIn algorithm controls your visibility
  • How to make sure your LinkedIn profile is ready - by focusing on the keywords that matter most when hiring is down
  • How to increase your chances 10X even when opportunities are scarce - and even if you've been laid-off

Register: https://uthealthsa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/liVVC9R3Qh2tHWLao0qk0Q  

 

BioMed Career Event: How to Network/Speed Networking

Thursday, March 19, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
In-Person Only - Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute Commons (GCCRI)
Register: https://uthscsa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pL1Gh6YCkU6yfs 

Workshop Description: Networking doesn’t have to feel intimidating especially when you know how to approach it strategically. This session will introduce students to practical, actionable networking techniques for both in-person and virtual environments. Participants will then put those skills into practice during a guided speed-networking experience featuring prompts, conversation starters, and facilitated rotations. We will also offer light refreshments to all participants!