Master’s Students – Page 2 – Brown University CareerLAB

Welcome to our comprehensive career development website, designed to empower master’s students on their journey towards successful and fulfilling careers. Our platform offers a wealth of resources to help you explore various career paths, develop essential skills, and make informed decisions about your future. From expert advice and industry insights to resume building, interview preparation, and networking tips, our website is your one-stop destination for all the tools and guidance you need to thrive in your chosen field.

Featured Articles

Clear

Filter:

Salary: Research + Negotiation

Why Should you Research Salary?

Whether or not the salary is listed, researching salaries for specific industries, companies, and positions is crucial. Being well-informed helps you answer salary-related questions confidently and ensures you choose the right position with appropriate compensation …

By Marie-Elise Latorre

Networking Questions

To guide informational interviews & career conversations

Networking conversations, whether it be an informational interview or general career conversation, are an opportunity to learn about someone’s career path, role, and industry. The sample questions below are designed to support productive …

By Marie-Elise Latorre

Informational Interview Tips

Purpose of the Interview:
Preparing for Informational Interview:
Making the Most of the Interview:
Timeline for a Network Email (B- Business days)

Start with emailing a new contact and set up reminders to follow up with them in 3 and …

By Marie-Elise Latorre

Creating Portfolios and Websites

Purpose of a Portfolio
Organization & Structure
Content Descriptions
Conclusion
Examples of a Good Portfolio

By Marie-Elise Latorre

LinkedIn Profile Checklist

Photo by cottonbro studio: man sitting in front of a laptop

Best Practices:
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Extra Mile to Make Your Profile Stand Out:

By Marie-Elise Latorre

Find career data by selecting keywords Keyword Search

or, by filtering for industry and occupation Industry Search

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

LinkedIn Learning courses are available for current Master's Students at Brown University. If you have questions on how to access or set up your account please contact spsmasters_careersupport@brown.edu.

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning resource for business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Through Brown's subscription, students, staff, and Brown-Paid faculty have unlimited access to all video courses.

Access LinkedIn Learning on the Web

Visit brown.edu/linkedinlearning and log in with your Brown username and password
On your first login, you will be prompted to pair with your LinkedIn account. This is an OPTIONAL step. The benefit is being able to see personalized content based on your career and experience. Don't worry, private data from your LinkedIn profile isn't shared with Brown.