Career & Tools

Did you miss our Special Guest Workshop with Alison Miller, but want to learn to be more productive and effective at writing and conducting academic research? Would you like to develop and use a sound project-management approach to completing your dissertation or thesis? Then be sure to watch a video of the event! Read on for more info and a link to the video.

Networking effectively requires skill and strategy. Learn insider tips and tactics from a Certified Recruiting Professional about building and maintaining your network. In this presentation on Thursday, February 25, Shana Love, MPA, MPP, CRP provides guidance on how to approach networking strategically from preparation, to organization, and prioritization. You will also learn how to effectively frame and develop your personal-professional narrative, build rapport, follow up, and develop lasting professional relationships that can be leveraged over a lifetime.

Tune in for our Final Round livestream on Monday, March 8 at 3:30pm PST to watch our finalists' presentations, participate in a live Q&A, vote in the People's Choice category, and find out our judges' picks! The event will be streamed on UCSB's YouTube channel.

Path to Postdoc is a unique program for outstanding senior graduate students with backgrounds in the biomedical and health sciences, that will complete their PhD by the end of 2021, to be exposed to world-class research communities at UCSF and the associated Gladstone Institutes. Apply for the March cohort by February 22nd!

On February 24, join Instructional Development for a new drop-in series, "Teaching Bites with TAPAs." Themed drop-ins each week will begin with a few simple ideas you can implement in your section no matter where you are at in your teaching. This session will focus on success stories from “Zoom" university.

How do graduate students navigate access in an already inaccessible world? This conversation on March 2nd will discuss information, tools, and resources for creating intentional and accessible spaces and community engagement. Read on to learn more and RSVP!

Join Amanda Pinheiro for a workshop on developing your skills as an international TA. Drawing on her experience as the founder of UCSB’s International Teaching Assistants Association, the Lead TA in Global Studies, and as Instructor of Record, Amanda will discuss the challenges that iTAs have encountered and how to overcome them. All are welcome!

Doing your taxes? Sign up now for our financial literacy workshop on March 3rd to learn about resources, credits, and deductions for graduate students. Read on to learn more and to RSVP!

Have you ever thought about working for yourself? Maybe you want to start your own business, or perhaps you’re thinking of being a solopreneur. Join Beyond the Professoriate on February 26th to learn what every PhD should know about starting their own business or launching a career as a freelancer.

UCSB's Office of Research is seeking a postdoc or graduate student who is interested in learning more about the grant writing and proposal development process. This as an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain understanding of research administration, funding agencies, and grant writing. Read on to learn more!

UCLA's 25th annual Healthcare Symposium will take place on Zoom on Saturday, February 13 and Saturday, February 20 from 9am - 12pm PST. The symposium will address the underlying health disparity, mental health, incarceration, and racism issues that permeate the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees can win Amazon gift cards. Read on to learn more!

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. Join this workshop on February 25th to learn how to maximize this tool in order to look for jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain.

Do you live in Family Housing? Don't miss the GSA's Sweet Giveaway this Friday, February 12th from 12-2 pm at Storke Community Center! Cupcakes are first come, first serve.

Please join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for its 2020-2021 series "Addressing Slavery" on Wednesday, February 10 at 12pm. The talk will be delivered by Dr. Errol Henderson and is titled, "The Revolution Will Not Be Theorized: Cultural Revolution in the Black Power Era." Read on for more information!

Interested in a career beyond the academy, and want to learn more about the essentials of crafting it? Read on for a message from the Beyond the Professoriate team about a new free assessment tool designed to help PhDs find a successful career outside of academia!