Going to grad school means more than mastering methodologies. As you learn the craft of being a scientist, you also have the opportunity to develop strategic leadership skills which will serve you well in all your scientific endeavors. Recognizing and seizing this invaluable opportunity is essential to your growth and advancement as a scientist. In this interactive workshop for grad students and those considering grad school, you will learn: • What you can do RIGHT NOW to give yourself the competitive advantage for postdocs, fellowships and other game-changing career opportunities; • How you can draw great value from your graduate school experience to develop scientific leadership skills; • The importance of managing your research reputation, and how this impacts your opportunities for career progression; • How to cultivate and nurture a mutually-beneficial collaboration with your PI; • How to organize your experience into a stellar curriculum vita (CV) that decision-makers won’t be able to ignore; • How to prepare for the postdoc or fellowship interview; • How to give confident and outstanding oral presentations to myriad audiences. Remember: To advance science, you must advance in science, and this workshop will teach you the critical skills which will aid your career journey.