Career Development

Interested in public service and interning with the federal government but don't have time to go to DC? Virtual Student Federal Service is the world's longest running virtual internship program. Since 2009, more than 10,000 U.S. citizen college students have worked on projects for more than 70 federal agencies during their academic year. This year's participating agencies include the Department of State, NASA, Department of Education, Environmental Protection Agency, and many more. Last date to apply is July 31st.

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 2021 Dissertation Write-In! The application deadline is Friday, July 23.

Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)--an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community--about strategies to reconnect during the summer. Membership in the NCFDD (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face. Read on to learn more!

Stanford PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine) is an opportunity for select late-stage graduate students from diverse backgrounds to explore postdoctoral training at Stanford, including interviewing with potential mentors, getting the inside scoop on postdoctoral training at Stanford from current postdocs, and accessing professional development to score the best postdoc for them. Application closes July 26. Read on to learn more!

The Postdoc Academy is a free, comprehensive online program that supports skill development throughout postdoc training, from orientation to your next career step. The next Postdoc Academy starts July 19. Read on for more details and to register!

Join us for part 3 of our 3-part Graduate Student Career Bootcamp Summer Series on Tuesday, July 20. If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. Come learn how to maximize this tool in order to look for jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain.

Do you know what a diversity statement is? How does diversity fit into your academic goals? This workshop on July 21st will explore diversity statements: what they are, what they look like, and how to make yours relevant to who you are. Join us and learn how to write about yourself, your research, and your teaching in relation to diversity!

Join us for Lunch & Learn, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other grad students and hear talks by students in Physics and East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies. While we won't be able to share pizza in person, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a $15 Target gift card.

You are almost there! The hiring committee thinks you are an accomplished scholar with an impressive career trajectory and commitment to diversity. But this is a teaching-heavy position and they want to know: are you also a wonderful presence in the classroom? This workshop on July 14th will explore teaching philosophies and how to make yours shine!

Join us for part 2 of our 3-part Grad Student Career Bootcamp Summer Series on Tuesday, July 13. A cover letter or interest letter is a perfect way to present yourself and experience in a way that connects with potential employers. But it is easier said than done. This workshop will highlight techniques to help you expertly craft and strategically target your letters.

Reduce your anxiety about finances by attending this workshop on July 12th to learn basic terminology, tools, and plans for budgeting. Leave with tools to create a plan on how to manage your graduate income. RSVP today!

The Engaging Teaching Symposium provides a space to reflect on teaching over the past year: what you tried, what “worked” or “didn’t work,” and how it might inform your teaching in the upcoming quarters. The symposium will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays from October 6-11, 2021. Submissions are now being accepted for roundtables, 30-minute workshops, and poster sessions. Submit an abstract by June 30. Read on to learn more!

You have convinced the hiring committee that you are a strong candidate for your dream job through a polished cover letter and C.V. But what about the core of your scholarship? Where do you see your research in five years? This workshop on July 7th will explore the research statement and the five-year plan: what they are, what they look like, and which one is right for you.

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2022-2023? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on July 7th and learn about campus and external funding.

Graduate students are invited to attend and present their research at City of Hope’s 5th Annual Biomedical Research Graduate Student Symposium, to be held via Zoom on August 27, 2021. The submission deadline for abstracts is July 7, 2021 and presenters may be eligible for monetary prizes. Read on for more details!