Success doesn't habit overnight. It is built through a series of small actions. Behavior design is used to influence habits, decision-making, and lifestyle changes in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with an individual's goals and aspirations.
"Networking is not about just connecting people. It's about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities." — Michele Jennae
Stakeholder Mapping allows you to take stock of the people already within your community who may hold particular insight into your life design journey. Through exploring the systems and connections within your existing network, you can discover intentional pathways to expanding your network.
Curiosity conversations help us shift from transactional networking interactions to reciprocally supportive relationship development, a vital career readiness skill in a market where 80% of jobs obtained are through a hidden network. Exposure to the others' journeys has the added benefit of exposing you to new ideas and helping you design your own. Such conversations are so imperative to the life design and career readiness process, both from an explorative and prototyping perspective. The Life Design Lab encourages students to conduct 4-5 curiosity conversations each year of their education.
Connect with alumni and industry professionals through both brief networking workshops and semester-long mentor programs.
"Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it." — Lao Tzu
Align your search process with the key timeline and specific insights on your desired industries
Organize your internship search, explore funding opportunities, identify clear skill development objectives, build stand-out application materials, partake in Johns Hopkins University specific hiring initiatives.
The Life Design Lab provides trips to local and national employers, to get first-hand accounts of workplace norms, network, and skill development.
Sign-up for a variety of on-campus recruiter initiatives, from large scale career fairs to individual recruiter appointments. Utilize the preparation resources available to present yourself as an authentic and competent candidate.
Career Closet aims to provide education and finanical support for a career wardrobe aligning with their unique identity, including showcasing examples of gender-affirming professional attire.
Access content to prepare you for your graduate school search and application process. Get insider tips from current graduate students, faculty letter-writers, and admissions counselors. Curious about paying for graduate school? We have information on that too!
Explore resources to help take your bridge year to a meaningful year of growth. Access tools to find and secure opportunities between graduation and an advanced degree.
