Career Development

All international graduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars are invited to attend the 2018 UCSB International Graduate Student Appreciation Reception. Come socialize with fellow students and scholars over food and drinks, and celebrate International Education Week!

Are you passionate about tackling poverty and inequality? Are you interested in working with student leaders across UC campuses to raise awareness and mobilize action on these issues? The Blum Center for Global Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development is recruiting a graduate student to work together with their staff to advance thinking and engagement on poverty and inequality at UCSB and UC-wide in 2018-19. Applications due TODAY, October 29, 2018.

UC Santa Barbara division of undergraduate education is seeking a graduate student research assistant to work on data collection and management for three academic centers: ONDAS Student Center, Transfer Student Center, and Center for Innovative Teaching, Research, and Learning. Read on to find out more!

UCSB Library is pleased to announce a new Presentation Practice Room available for reservation by UCSB students, faculty, and staff. Located on the 1st Floor Mountain Side (room 1506), the space allows you to practice, refine, and record oral and multimedia presentations for classes and seminars, conferences, teaching preparation, Grad Slam, Lunch & Learn, thesis defenses, and other events.

Tired of spending hours searching for funding announcements? Let COS Pivot work for you! Attend this workshop on November 8 to learn how to set up your account, create search samples, turn on notifications, track updates, etc. Let this tool do all the work in finding opportunities that fit your needs!

Please join CSEP and CNSi next week for a panel discussion about the R1 academic job search. This event is part of their Professional Development Series (PDS) for Postdocs and Graduate Students. Lunch will be provided. RSVP Required.

Join Career Services for two information sessions next week to discuss work and internship opportunities at Continental and Green Hills Software! Positions are catered towards CS, CE, ME, and Physics majors, but all are welcome to attend! Internship and full-time positions available.

Join CSEP and CNSi for a presentation by Solvay and Solvay Ventures on how Solvay promotes the transfer of technology from academia to industry through their “Open Innovation” efforts, and on the value of corporate venture funding mechanisms for startups and how they differ from traditional Angel/VC investments. Light refreshments provided. RSVP Required.

Join us for our November Lunch & Learn featuring graduate students from Education and Chemistry! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Reduce your anxiety about finances by attending this workshop on November 7 to learn basic terminology, tools, and plans for budgeting. Leave with tools to create a plan on how to manage your graduate income. Space is limited so RVSP today!

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. On November 6, 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.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies is looking for a 50% TA during Winter 2019. Apply now!

The Department of Asian American Studies is accepting Teaching Assistant applications for its lower division courses for Winter and Spring of 2019 and the 2019-2020 academic year. Apply now!

Join Career Services and the College of Engineering next week for a handful of employer information sessions for both local and national organizations. Come learn more about these organizations to see if they might be a good fit for your career!

This workshop on November 1 will introduce graduate students and post-docs to the ImaginePhD tool to help ​them discover their skills, interests, values, career pathways, and how to set goals. As a bonus, this workshop will also review the VersatilePhD website as another tool for career exploration. Don't miss out!