Navigating Transitions
Support for JHU Students and Alumni
Empowering YOU to Move Forward with Confidence
Career changes can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, facing unexpected shifts, or reimagining your path, we’re here to support you. Move forward confidently with expert guidance, valuable resources, and a strong community.
When ambition meets opportunity,
anything is possible.
OneHop Mentoring & Networking
Our dedicated platform connects students and alumni for career guidance and professional networking.
Engage in Life Design Experience
The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association and Integrative Learning & Life Design are working together to bring you the clarity and confidence you need to create a fulfilling career. The Alumni Life Design Experience supports members of our Hopkins community at a time in their lives when they are looking to make a change.
Are you a doctoral scholar, postdoctoral fellow, or an alumnus? If so, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation with our experts regarding career planning, job search strategies, or general transition support.
For more information, visit the Doctoral Life Design Studio (DLDS) Navigating Transitions page, which supports doctoral scholars, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni.
International Scholar Support
The JHU Office of International Services offers guidance on immigration, visa renewals, and work authorization. Attend expert-led workshops and stay updated.
JHU Tools for Alumni and Students
Johns Hopkins University offers essential tools and resources to our alumni for confident career transitions, including personalized coaching, workshops, networking events, and job search tools like Handshake and CaseCoach.
Are you a current JHU student? Unlock exclusive resources to support your journey—visit the JHU Tools page to explore robust career and academic tools designed just for you!
Our Events
Johns Hopkins University offers various events to help students and alumni confidently navigate career transitions. These include industry panels, networking sessions, career fairs, and skill-building workshops that provide valuable insights and resources. Whether exploring new paths, preparing for the job market, or seeking mentorship, our events support your next steps.
Videos and Recorded Webinars
ADAPT • PIVOT & PERSIST
Changing Mindsets for Forward Movement (Session 1)
ADAPT • PIVOT & PERSIST
Changing Mindsets for Forward Movement (Session 2)
ADAPT • PIVOT & PERSIST
Pivoting & Rebranding (Session 3)
Get in Touch with Our Team
Career transitions can be exciting yet uncertain, but you don’t have to face them alone. Your school’s career center provides expert guidance, resources, and networking opportunities to help you explore new industries and adapt to workforce changes.
On-Call Student Support Resources
JHU has compiled a one-stop shop of university-wide resources that you might find helpful, regardless of your program affiliation or home campus. Our goal is to make sure students have a quick way to access helpful information, such as how to get back to campus, who to contact for support, and other resources they may need when navigating a challenging situation.
- The Student Health and Well-Being website serves as a portal for all health and well-being resources across the university.
- Student Outreach and Support is located in the AMR II ground level annex and available for appointments by calling 410-516-7857 or scheduling through the website.
- Mental Health Services can be reached at 410-516-3311, and 24/7 telehealth counseling is also available through TimelyCare TalkNow.
- If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, contact the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team at 410-516-WELL (9355) to speak with a crisis support clinician. The BHCST can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- A Place to Talk peer listening group is available Sunday to Friday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Brody Learning Commons, room 4010, and from 7 to 11 p.m. in Wolman Hall.
- Religious and Spiritual Life, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and can be reached at 410-516-1880.
- Students who live in residence halls may contact their Resident Advisor or Residence Director or stop by the closest Residential Life office. To get connected, check the staff directory on the Residential Life website, call 410-516-8283, or email residentiallife@jhu.edu.
- Johns Hopkins University has an Administrator On-Call 24/7 for students who require emergency assistance throughout the year. Contact information can be found on the website: On-Call Support Resources – Student Outreach and Support
- The Office of International Services (OIS) at Johns Hopkins is a virtual service operation that serves all JHU international students, scholars, researchers, postdocs, faculty, and staff regardless of their location or divisional affiliation. OIS is dedicated to providing consistent, exceptional, and individualized immigration services and immigration programming support for all Johns Hopkins divisions.
School-specific Student Affairs Teams and Resources
- Student Outreach and Support (for Homewood undergraduates)
Other Internal & External Resources
Internal
External
- AfterCollege
- CareerShift
- Firsthand
- Pathways to Science
- WayUp
- Sustainability & Climate Careers Database
- Biotech Jobs
- Biotech Careers
- Biobuzz
- Biotech Jobs at BioSpace
- Green Jobs Network Jobs Database
- Federal to Industry GPT
- My Next Move
- Remote Jobs
- Jobs for Global Professionals
- https://apha.org/professional-development/public-health-careermart