Career Development

Join us for our last Lunch & Learn ​of the summer, featuring talks by graduate students in Communication and Ecology, Evolution, & Marine Biology! Come enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from grad students across the campus.

When entering the non-academic job market, having relevant job experience is just as important as your degree in setting yourself apart from other applicants. This workshop will cover how to find and pursue job and internship opportunities that can be done alongside your graduate work.

The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for its Professional Development Peer Advisor position, to begin employment in Summer 2017 and run through Spring 2018. Application deadline for priority consideration is Friday, September 1.

If you missed any summer Finding Funding workshops or need a refresher, come to our next Finding Funding Workshop on Wednesday, August 23, where we'll cover UCSB financial resources, fellowships, and external funding.

The Graduate Student Resource Center will be hosting a workshop on writing a research statement for an academic position. We will cover methods of organizing experience, types of content to include, and the tone you should set in your statement.

The Lorraine A. Williams Leadership Award is given by the Association of Black Women Historians to honor a black women scholars, administrators or teachers with experience mentoring, teaching, and leading in groups that impact black women. Deadline is August 30, 2017.

Is your student stuck in the middle stages of writing their dissertation? Help motivate them by encouraging them to apply for the second session of the 2017 Dissertation Write-In. Eligible students will get paid a stipend for attendance. Application deadline is Friday, August 18.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is hosting a special professional development seminar next week on survival skills for scientists. This seminar will give you a flavor of the graduate course offered in Quebec, Canada, that details the professional skills needed for careers in Science.

What are the most important issues that Native communities are confronted with today, and how do you see yourself working to solve these issues? Qualified Native American applicants are invited to apply for this prestigious fellowship. Deadline is October 1.

When preparing to go on the academic job market, a well-crafted CV is a must-have to help you stand out in a large crowd of applicants. Join us for a workshop on the do's and don't's of creating a CV for academic and research-focused industry positions.

For graduate student parents, it is crucial to find adequate support and resources for your family in order to thrive as a scholar. Whether you already have children or are planning to start a family while in grad school, UCSB has resources, support, and benefits to help you succeed.

The 2017-18 Legislative Liaison for the UCSB Graduate Student Association represents the interests of UCSB's graduate students and lobbies on their behalf. This position is a great opportunity for graduate students interested in legislation and student advocacy, and it comes with a $1,500 stipend.

Are you applying for a late-breaking academic position, or trying to get a head start on the fall academic job cycle? Come get tips and feedback on how to write an effective cover letter for academic positions! Space is limited, so please RSVP.

If you are looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia, the resume and cover letter are your ticket into that world. This workshop will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your resume and cover letter.

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? Then apply for the second session of the 2017 Dissertation Write-In! Application deadline is Friday, August 18.