Career Development

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Join us on April 10th for an informal networking session for all graduates students and postdocs!

This article offers valuable techniques to help graduate students tackle difficult interview questions with confidence. By learning to reframe these challenges, you can turn potential obstacles into opportunities to showcase your strengths and make a lasting impression.

Graduate students are invited to register for the virtual "LinkedIn Have you Spooked? Clear the Spiderwebs off your Profile!" event this October 29th from 1 to 2 PM. Read on to learn more and register!

Salary negotiation can feel incredibly high-stakes, as it often comes between a job offer and signing an official contract. This article discusses practical strategies for dealing with the stress and precision of getting the compensation you deserve.

Graduate students are invited to register for the "Charting the Future: Career Timeline Workshop for Early Graduate Students," a workshop focusing on resources and tools to help you visualize and prepare for your post-graduate career.

Did you miss the “How to Stay on Top of Your Career Prospects Early On” workshop on September 19th? Read on for three major takeaways and a link to the slides to catch up!

Applicant tracking systems can stop job applications before human eyes see your information. Using the advice in this article, learn how to avoid this software's major pitfalls to ensure your application moves on.

Interviews can be intimidating, but using strategies cultivated by professional actors can help you exude confidence even when you feel nervous.

LinkedIn is an essential resource for networking, professional development, and searching for job opportunities. Read below for more information on the vital parts of using LinkedIn and how to connect with our new Graduate Division LinkedIn page.

UCSB Graduate Division is hiring an International Peer Advisor, apply by September 23!

UCSB Graduate Division is hiring a Graduate Communication Peer, apply by August 26!

Are you in the middle stages of your dissertation and running into roadblocks? Do you need some new strategies and habits to help you finish up? Apply for the fall session of the 2024 Dissertation Write-In

Are you a PhD candidate interested in helping first and second year doctoral students? Consider applying to be mentor for the Graduate Scholars Program where mentors receive stipends of $500/quarter.