Career Development

Do you feel comfortable using your voice? Are you confident when sharing your ideas with others? Join Bri McWhorter to learn how to create clear and compelling stories as well as use effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. You’ll learn how to portray confidence, create a connection with your listener, and use other valuable acting tools to improve your communication skills. RSVP today to secure your spot!

CBE, CSEP, SEED-SB and the Bioengineering Student-led Seminar Series are pleased to invite student to the 2nd annual Santa Barbara & Goleta Biotechnology Industry Showcase, a series of short presentations and networking opportunities with industry representatives from the local biotechnology community.

What do you want to be known for? What makes you stand out as a scholar/professional? If you don't define your own value, others either won't know or will define it for you. Join us for a workshop to learn how to articulate what makes you unique, define your career goals, and make a plan to convey your message to others.

Come learn the many different ways you can engage students by having them use their smartphones, tablets, and laptops during section! Not only will we look at some great classroom games and apps, we will also cover how to manage student behavior regarding mobile technology use during class.

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.