Career Development

On April 25, 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.

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. Fill out the interest form and join for an Organizer Interest Meeting on Wednesday, April 25. Lunch will be provided!

You've already marked your calendar for this Wednesday and Thursday to attend one or both of our Grad Career Mixers – now how can you prepare to make sure you get the most out of these events? Check out these quick tips!

Want to capture the reader's attention and encapsulate your research concisely? Learn how at this April 24 workshop led by Writing Advisor Kyle Crocco. You will analyze the introductions of successful grant and fellowship applications and get an understanding of the rhetorical steps involved in writing your own awesome introduction.

The UC National Laboratories Graduate Fellowship is a paid in-residence fellowship award for up to three years of support for Ph.D. candidates who wish to conduct thesis research on-site at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

Versatile PhD is hosting their final online Ask Me Anything (AMA) session of the year on April 17-19 with guests Dr. Thi Nguyen (Washington University in St. Louis) and Dr. Fatimah Williams (Beyond the Tenure Track). Join them for a free, three-day Q&A session about how to find the right career path for you on the Versatile PhD site.

Get informed about spring announcements and how to prepare for the next academic funding cycle. Attend the Finding Funding workshop to learn about campus and external funding sources. RSVP now for the April 18th Finding Funding Workshop.

As many TAs spend much time grading students' writing, this session addresses strategies for making our work more efficient and consistent, as well as ways to encourage students' improvement. Issues we will discuss include grading rubrics, written feedback, and anticipating potential grade disputes.

UCSB Career Services is excited to announce this year's Graduate Student Career Mixers on April 18 and 19. The mixers are an excellent opportunity for you to ​network with employers specifically interested in hiring grad students and postdocs, all in a relaxed conversational setting that is designed to create connections. We hope you will join!

UCSB Career Services is excited to announce this year's Graduate Student Career Mixers on April 18 and 19. The mixers are an excellent opportunity for you to ​network with employers specifically interested in hiring grad students and postdocs, all in a relaxed conversational setting that is designed to create connections. We hope you will join!

Come learn more about Raytheon and their career opportunities. Woodstock Pizza will be served. Raytheon is a global technology leader that provides innovative solutions to customers in 80 nations. They provide the most advanced technology in the world in the strategic business areas of Homeland Security, Missile Defense, Precision Engagement and Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance.

Career Services' quarterly résumé clinic features real-world employers and UCSB career counselors to give you advice on your résumé. Your attendance at Resume+ (or the grad resume workshop happening on the same day!) earns you an "Early Admission" pass for the upcoming Spring Career & Internship Fair on April 19.

Health Resources and Services Administration is hosting a virtual job fair for behavioral health professionals on April 11. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from over 100 healthcare organizations recruiting for 1,000+ behavioral health vacancies during the event.

Join us for a special June Lunch & Learn, where you'll be treated to talks and performances by graduate students in Theater & Dance and Mathematics -- all while enjoying free lunch. Note the extended time and different location for this event -- 11:30am-1pm in HSSB 1135 (Modern Dance Studio). Space is limited, so sign up today!

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.