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February 2, 2025 40 mins

How could nurturing all aspects of your well-being be the thing that helps you land that dream job?

In this episode, Assistant Director of Graduate Student Career Advancement Kirsten Elling explores all things professional wellness—including how to make networking easier, how to enhance your relationship with your advisor, and the perspective necessary for a sustainable work/life balance.

Learn how the University Career Center can be a confidential space for you to figure things out on a professional level and a guide toward not only greater professional well-being but also that ideal job you didn’t even know existed.

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Guest Bio 

Kirsten Elling, Ph.D., assistant director of graduate student career advancement, supports the career development of U-M Ph.D. students through one-on-one career counseling, program development, and delivery. She also consults and collaborates with U-M faculty in support of graduate student career development. As a psychologist, Kirsten brings a holistic approach to the important work of helping students navigate their career development within the context of work/life balance and other important factors. She finds much joy in helping graduate students explore all of their career options, leverage their networks, and navigate the search for both internships and jobs.

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