Career Development

The Insight Data Fellows Programs are tuition-free fellowships for graduating students, PhDs, and postdocs looking to transition to careers in fields like data science, data engineering, artificial intelligence, and many others. The application deadline for Insight’s Fellowships is approaching on May 14th!

UCSB Career Services is excited to announce ​their 2018 Media MAYhem event. This year's lineup includes 15+ career events throughout May for students interested in the arts and media fields, featuring opportunities to meet 20+ dynamic professionals. Plus, the top FIVE students who attend the most Media MAYhem events win a private mentorship meeting with a speaker of their choice.

UCSB is excited to have the opportunity to host 7 divisions of the California Energy Commission to share information on what each division does, the career opportunities found within each department, and how people can apply to the opportunities offered.

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 first session of the 2018 Dissertation Write-In! Application deadline is Tuesday, May 22.

Don't miss out on the Last Chance of this academic year to network, explore careers, and connect with employers! Over 35 employers will be at Corwin Pavilion to recruit Gauchos for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is hosting a virtual info session to share what each of their 7 divisions do, the career opportunities within each department, and how you can apply!

A well-crafted CV is a must-have to help you stand out in a large crowd of applicants. Come to our spring workshop to make sure that your CV is in good shape! ​We'll cover the do's and don't's of creating a CV for academic and research-focused industry positions.

On May 24, Academic Advisors from the Graduate Division will be available to meet with students individually to conduct formatting pre-checks and answer questions about the process of filing a master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, or DMA supporting document.

Join the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity for a town hall meeting on Friday, May 11! Come share your ideas, concerns, and needs as participants envision a center that fully supports LGBTIQ+ graduate students. Free snacks and coffee will be provided.

McKinsey & Company management consulting will host a webinar series this spring and summer for diverse students interested in learning more about the firm, consulting, diversity, and the importance of mentorship. They will also cover full-time and internship opportunities at the firm in preparation for the upcoming fall recruiting season.

Get creative with video assignments and short tutorials for your classes at this overview of the instructional video tools available to TAs and students at UCSB. We will take a tour of the recording studios and demonstrate GauchoCast, the Learning Glass, Panopto, and Zoom.

Join the Food, Nutrition and Basic Skills Program for a grad-only event on how to plan, shop, and budget for​ 3 lunches under $3! Enjoy fun games, free samples, and gift card giveaways. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Practice Active Listening Skills at this fun workshop on May 16 while you plant and decorate a free succulent... for someone else in the room! Hint... communication will be key! Please bring your own creative container to plant it in.

Writing a grant proposal is a fundamental part of the research life. In this workshop led by Writing Advisor Kyle Crocco, you will analyze a successful grant proposal and then learn how to write your own proposal, including the mechanics, organization, and what content to include or exclude.

Join UCSB Career Services and the Environmental Studies & Geography Department for two panel events in the Careers in Climate Change series, happening on May 8 and 10!