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Identifying mentors and building a mentoring network can help you grow academically and professionally.</p> </div> </ilw-card> <ilw-card class="paragraph paragraph-card no-anchors" clickable> <h2><a href="/funding">Applying for Fellowships</a></h2> <div class="field-body"> <p>Learn more about fellowship opportunities and funding.</p> </div> </ilw-card> <ilw-card class="paragraph paragraph-card no-anchors" clickable> <h2><a href="/professional-development/career-dev-office">Career Exploration</a></h2> <div class="field-body"> <p>Receive guidance on your professional development and job search.</p> </div> </ilw-card> <ilw-card class="paragraph paragraph-card no-anchors" clickable> <h2><a href="https://new.grad.illinois.edu/academics/exams-committees">Exams and Committees</a></h2> <div class="field-body"> <p>Preparing to take your doctoral exams may feel like a challenging or overwhelming process, but luckily there are individuals and units across campus to support you and help you succeed! If you are preparing to take a preliminary or final exam, we have a few tips to help you get started.</p> </div> </ilw-card> <ilw-card class="paragraph paragraph-card no-anchors" clickable> <h2><a href="/academics/thesis-dissertation">Thesis Writing and Deposit</a></h2> <div class="field-body"> <p>Find resources for writing and formatting your thesis or dissertation.</p> </div> </ilw-card> </div> </div> </div> <div class='item'><div class="paragraph paragraph-alternating-bricks grey"> <h2> <div class="field-section-label"> One-one-One Coaching </div> </h2> <div class='items field-bricks'> <div class='item'><div class="paragraph paragraph-alternating-brick"> <div class="alternating-brick-content"> <div class="field-body"> <p>The Graduate College is here to support you. 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