To further advance the employment support for graduate students in our school and help students broaden their career planning perspectives and explore overseas development pathways, the School of Basic Medicine held an online overseas employment sharing and exchange session on August 22. The session invited Ding Zheng, an outstanding alumnus from the 2024 cohort of the Physiology program at the School of Basic Medicine and currently a research assistant at the National University of Singapore, to share practical experiences in overseas employment. The event was hosted by Fu Lu, faculty member of the Physiology discipline, and attended by Professor Duan Xinpeng, the discipline leader of Physiology, counselor Wang Na, and over 60 graduate students from the school.
Focusing on three core topics—"Systematic Approaches to Accessing Overseas Employment Information," "Strategic Preparation and Response Techniques for Multi-Round Interviews," and "Standard Procedures and Key Considerations for Overseas Employment Formalities"—Ding Zheng provided a comprehensive overview of his journey from completing his master's degree to successfully securing a position at the National University of Singapore. The presentation was well-structured and highly practical, offering graduate students a valuable reference for navigating overseas employment pathways.
During the interactive exchange segment, Professor Duan provided a thorough analysis of the similarities and differences in research assistant recruitment practices in China and abroad. Ms. Fu used vivid examples to illustrate mid- to long-term career planning after working overseas, while counselor Wang advised students to "plan early and prepare early" regarding their career and employment directions. Drawing from his practical experience and observations abroad, Ding Zheng addressed students' questions with targeted insights. The exchange was lively and effectively enhanced graduate students' multi-dimensional understanding of the international job market.
The hosting of this overseas employment sharing session not only established a direct communication bridge between graduate students in the School of Basic Medicine and overseas practitioners but also broke through the boundaries of traditional employment perceptions, broadening the international perspectives of students' career development. Moving forward, the School of Basic Medicine will continue to focus on the employment needs of graduate students by inviting outstanding alumni to share experiences and connecting students with high-quality employment resources, thereby safeguarding their career development and promoting high-quality, full employment for graduate students in our school.
(First Review: Wang Na, Second Review: Tang Renxian, Third Review: Han Hongliu)
