Making Conversation with Powerful People

Making conversation with people in a position of authority, such as a faculty advisor, department chair, work supervisor, or future employer, can be challenging in any language. This can be particularly true when navigating a new culture or discipline. In this workshop, you will gain skills and strategies to effectively interact with powerful people. Learn how to join a conversation, how to listen actively, and even to interrupt politely. Learn how to seem friendly and confident at a job interview or competent and insightful in a research group meeting. Come ready to practice with one another and to identify effective ways to practice on your own.