Career Development

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!

This workshop will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your resume and cover letter so you can get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!

The USLS is a week-long Leadership Conference on social development for young leaders from all over the world. The purpose is to instill a sense of social responsibility as well as cultivate the attributes of selfless giving among our emerging world leaders.

Join NBBTP for a short, casual, VIRTUAL information session with Q&A, for UCSB graduate students, PhD candidates, post-docs, and alumni preparing for --or already pursuing-- a biosafety career in a high containment facility.

Novacoast is an IT Professional Services and Software Development firm, headquartered in Santa Barbara and offices nation-wide with practice areas in information security, including Internet security, identity management, desktop management, open source, Mac, and enterprise application development.

Join Handshake for a YouTube Live tour of Handshake HQ! You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at their space, including their beautiful view of the San Francisco skyline. Melissa Buckley, Office Experience Coordinator, will share how Handshake's office reflects their mission and values, and how the team collaborates to make an impact on democratizing access to opportunity for students.

Come join UCSB Health and Wellness and learn how to improve your sleep! Build your own sleep kit full of helpful sleep supplies and learn some night-changing sleep tips.

Fostering student participation is key to making discussion sections both effective and fun. We will discuss how you can prepare yourself, and your students, for lively discussions. These practical approaches can help students engage with the material, become more motivated scholars, and increase student interaction.

One of the most important documents you can prepare in your academic job search is the cover letter. Come get tips and feedback on how to write an effective one! Space is limited for this workshop, so please RSVP.

Passed up a prior funding workshop? Need a refresher? Have new questions? Come ​to our workshop on May 8! You'll get clarity on funding-related questions ranging from admissions, external fellowships, project money, and research grants as well as where to get answers for each type of scenario. Snacks will be provided.

Lumentum Operations, a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, is seeking 60 motivated interns who are interested in ganging valuable hands-on experience in their fields of interest. ​Enjoy a casual meal and chat with Lumentum hiring managers and executives as they share information about life at Lumentum and ​their opportunities.

To be successful in your job search as an international student, you need to plan strategically, and be knowledgeable regarding immigration regulations that affect employment eligibility based on visa status. Join this career info session to learn about specialized career resources, job search strategies, professional preparations, and get insights from OISS and Career Services representatives.