Seminar & Programming
Seminar
The Public Humanities Graduate Internship Program includes a one-credit seminar designed to provide a structured space for graduate student interns to reflect on their experiences, develop their professional narratives, and engage with peers. Weekly one-hour meetings will feature guided discussions, self-reflection exercises, and professional development activities.
This course should allow international graduate students to apply for CPT authorization for the summer internship. For more information, please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars or visit https://oiss.rice.edu/cpt.
Programming
Applicants are encouraged to attend a resume and cover letter workshop to prepare their materials. While the workshop is open to ALL Humanities PhDs, it is a especially helpful for internship applicants.
We want to have the opportunity to strongly encourage Humanities PhD students to submit a resume rather than a CV, and the workshop will help you translate your academic experience into a skillset that is legible to non-PhDs.
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2029
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: HRC Conference Room (Lovett Hall, Entrance C, 3rd Floor, Room 304)
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/1BLcZPHucyGegbmb7 (Rice login required)
Are you preparing to apply for internships, jobs, or other professional opportunities? Join us for a Resume & Cover Letter Workshop designed to help you craft strong application materials.
This interactive session will provide guidance to Humanities PhDs on how to develop resumes and draft persuasive cover letters for roles beyond the professoriate, equipping students with practical strategies for highlighting their skills and experience. It will also address common questions and misconceptions, such as turning one's CV into a resume, one-size-fits-all resumes, and differences between cover letters for academic and non-academic jobs, among other topics.
Who should attend?
- Strongly encouraged for PhD students applying for the Public Humanities Graduate Internships
- Open to all graduate students in the School of Humanities and Arts
What to bring?
- A job description (either from the internship program or any other job ad/call that interests you)
- No previous resume or cover letter is required
Space is limited to 20 students—sign up early to secure your spot!