Over on the CL (Mighty) Network, we have been reading and discussing Adam Grant’s Give and Take, a book that explores how to create work environments that support a culture of giving. What follows is a summary of our first discussion and a plan for the next one. To join in, head on over to […]
Category Archives: Events
Linguist networking meet-up, Boulder, CO
On the occasion of my visit to UC Boulder to give my Bringing Linguistics to Worksh(shop), and to help get the word out about the CL (Mighty) Network I am convening a networking meet-up in Boulder, CO next Sunday, Feb 18th 5-7pm The Med 1002 Walnut Street Boulder CO 80302 themedboulder.com This Meetup is a […]
Building our Community
Together, we can do this Career Linguists! We linguists are trained to think in systems, to see patterns, and to solve problems – and the world (of work) needs us now more than ever! Let’s change the conversation about career to make this quest be that of bringing the skills that we love using to […]
Info session: CL network
An info session Tuesday, Jan 30th at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT Attend on zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/5272755568 Learn more about the Career Linguist Network: A community for career linguists to encourage and learn from one another; to support career development; and to stay inspired about the field of study that connects us! This platform (hosted […]
5th annual Careers Mixer at the LSA meeting
Let’s begin this event summary with a quote from one of the participants: I felt invigorated with a sense of possibility and hope that there was a lot more out there for me than I had thought. I had been feeling anxious all semester knowing that graduation was around the corner, preparing for some monumental […]
LSA Careers Mixer – Professional Participants
download careers mixer flyer Careers Mixer: exploratory conversation about professional paths. The Linguistics Careers Mixer is an annual event that brings linguists together: Those who have found professional expression of their skills and training in a variety of fields — from research and consulting to writing and education — with people who are currently actively […]
Linguistics Beyond Academia events at the LSA annual meeting
For those of you in the Salt Lake City area, or those who are planning to attend the annual meeting of the Linguistics Society of America (LSA) January 4-7, or those who are willing to be convinced to go to Salt Lake City to attend the LSA annual meeting, I would like to call your […]
Career Camp 2017 edition – still slots available!!
Career Camp – Fall 2017 edition: Nov 6 – Dec 15 If you are a recent graduate, are thinking about making a career change, or have decided that now is a good time to do some orienteering – take stock of your career journey: where’ you’ve been, where you are now, and where you’re going […]
Hannah Phinney at the campfire
Hannah gives great perspective for anyone embarking on a new career, from the perspective of someone who has just started a new job herself, not just 4 months ago. The conversation begins with a glimpse of a day in the life on the Bixby project at Samsung Research America – whose goal is to […]
Career Camp info session Fri Nov 3
Interested in Career Camp, but want to know more (and perhaps experience a bit of the magic) before you sign up? Bring all of your questions to the last (virtual) info session – TOMORROW 11/ 3 @ 1pdt / 4edt info session will be held on zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/5272755568 questions? Contact Career Linguist […]
