Career Development

The Graduate Writers' Room is ​BACK on Tuesdays from 9am-12pm on Zoom to help you stay accountable Spring quarter. You only need to sign up once to have access for the whole quarter! Read on for more info or to RSVP for the recurrent Zoom link.

Are you interested in helping your fellow grad students find careers outside of academia? The UCSB Beyond Academia organizing committee is now recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join the team for next year’s conference, where you can have the opportunity to develop transferable skills that are ​valuable to careers both inside and outside of the academy. Come to ​the next recruitment session on June 5!

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2020-2021? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on June 2 and learn about campus and external funding.

If you are planning to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2021-22 grant cycle or want to learn more about the program, join us for a virtual information session on June 1. This session will cover types of grants, the components of a Fulbright application, tips for putting together the best Fulbright application possible, and the campus interview process.

Are you a rising leader interested in confronting the nation’s most pressing challenges through public service? The Presidential Management Fellows Program is one of the most prestigious leadership and professional development programs of the U.S. Government. Learn more about the 2021 Fellowship during this virtual info session on Wednesday, May 27th.

Interested in applying for a federal job? The US Office of Personnel Management is hosting a range of free webinars on topics like writing your federal resume, navigating USAJOBS, and interviewing. The webinars are capped at 1,500 people, so reserve your spot today!

To learn more about the academic culture and teaching opportunities at community colleges, the Graduate Division recently hosted a discussion with community college professors and professionals. These experts discussed the range of opportunities these schools offer. Read on to access a recording of the panel and some frequently asked questions.

Come learn how to develop proposals for the Graduate Student Summer Minigrants for Multidisciplinary Research on COVID-19 and its Impacts (MRCI). We will give a brief overview of the minigrant program and highlight the key elements in the call for proposals. We'll also walk you through what the review committee considers vital for a strong proposal. Read on for more info!

On May 13, join Instructional Development for a Virtual CCUT Information Session workshop. If you are planning on pursuing an academic career and would like the opportunity to develop your teaching toolbox and distinguish yourself from other applicants, please come to the session to learn more.

On May 19, join Instructional Development for a Virtual CCUT Information Session workshop.

The fear and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and being in quarantine away from friends and family can be overwhelming. Health & Wellness invites all grad students to join this May 20th workshop to learn how to use mindfulness practices to address these fears.

Don't miss the UC virtual career fairs! UCSB graduate students are invited to join 10 other University of California campuses for the first-ever Virtual Career Fair. Students from every major, discipline, and degree level will be participating in the career fairs in an exciting virtual setting. The STEM-focused Career Fair is on Tuesday, May 26th and the general Career Fair is on Wednesday, May 27th. Don't know what to expect from this virtual event? Check out our resources for how to prepare for the virtual career fair.

WriteNow Summer Session Beta is an online support platform designed to help keep grad students and postdocs accountable so that they can achieve their big academic milestones. Read on for more info about this program and how to sign up. Today is the last day to register!

McKinsey and Co., one of the top consulting firms in the world, is hosting a series of diversity and inclusion webinars for prospective applicants. The series provides the opportunity for you to learn more about McKinsey and Co. as a firm and what they do, as well as get to know consultants and recruiters in each of their regions and practices. Read on to learn more about the webinars -- as well as a current job opening!

The Office of Black Student Development (OBSD) is seeking a Graduate Student Intern for the 2020-21 school year. Deadline to apply is May 29, 2020. Read on for more info!