Step Nine: Make a plan
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Discuss doing a postdoc
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most science PhDs will do a postdoctoral fellowship, but is it necessary?
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read this article for advice
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if you do one or want to pursue one, make sure it aligns with your overall career goals, and make sure you continue to develop and prepare for your career while you are a postdoc
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Discuss how to set "smart" goals
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be as specific as possible
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set realistic time requirements
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post your list of goals where you can see it every day
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set reminders for yourself (on your calendar, for example)
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tell a friend, so that you are held accountable for accomplishing them
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or pair people in the program and have them check on eachother's progress 2-4 months from now
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Share list of goals (assignment nine)
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how will these goals help you achieve YFC?
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Discuss how to "test your interest"
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internships, volunteering and other experiences that allows you to "get a taste" your career of interest/dream job
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will require a signficant time commitment, but is absolutely necessary (and a lot of fun!!)
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again, think creatively about how you can go about this
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get out of your comfort zone
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