Study Skills & Career Development

Study Skills

Essential Study Skills
A comprehensive annotated bibliography with ebooks on online resources on taking lecture and research notes, participating in class discussions, presenting, preparing for exams, and other strategies for succeeding academically.

Career Exploration & Development

Vic Ready: Career & Postgraduate Resources
Expertly selected online and print resources on researching an industry, specific company or non-profit organization and leveraging your education in applying for placements and employment.

Applying to Graduate Programs
Advice on writing a personal statement, navigating the application process, and succeeding as a graduate student.

Entrepreneurship
Recommended resources for research related to entrepreneurship, startups and commercialization: from science and technology literature to market research and patents.

Financial Literacy
Recommended titles on all aspects of personal finance, including banking, budgeting, saving, spending, investing, credit and debt management, fraud protection, taxes, and more.

Career Development
An e-book and video collection with helpful advice on developing a career path: identifying potential fields of employment, crafting a career plan, networking, and navigating workplaces for persons who identify as LGBTQ+.