RESUME DROP-INS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS & POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS
Monday, January 9 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, January 11 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, January 17 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
ZOOM; Click on the links above to register & receive the Zoom link for drop-ins.
Interested in getting quick feedback on your resume before a job fair, application deadline, or interview? Join us to get one on one feedback on formatting, structure, and bullet points to create a strong document that effectively demonstrates the scale, impact, and relevance of your experiences. To make the most of your drop-in, we strongly recommend that you use VMock, an automated resume review tool.
CAREER CONVERSATION SERIES: BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEWING
Thursdays, Starting Week 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM
In this interactive Career Conversation series, we’ll discuss strategies for delivering meaningful responses to behavioral interview questions and practice developing our responses. During each session, we will focus on one category of questions and share insights on how to organize and deliver answers that highlight your skills and experiences. Join us to practice building persuasive answers to commonly asked interview questions.
Schedule of Topics:
1/12: Self Introduction – “Tell us about yourself” and “Why are you interested in this position?”
1/19: Self Awareness – “What are your strengths/weaknesses?”
1/26: Problem Solving – “How do you handle a stressful work situation?”
2/2: Teamwork – “How would your colleagues describe your teamwork skills?”
2/9: Initiative – “What motivates you to do your best work?”
2/16: Logistics – “When can you start? and “What salary are you looking for?”
2/23: Closing – “Do you have any questions for us?” (How to evaluate whether the organization is a good fit for you)
Career Essentials Workshops
The Career Essentials for Non-Academic Jobs series is a workshop series designed to equip participants with the skills needed for a non-academic job search. Online workshops introduce strategies and tools to attendees, and in-person intensives use hands-on activities to help attendees develop their job search materials and skills.
CAREER ESSENTIALS: INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP
Thursday, January 19
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Via ZOOM
Handshake Link: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/events/1203213/
How can you make the biggest impact during online interviews? Join us to learn and practice strategies for preparing for online interviews, structuring answers to common behavioral questions, and following up after an interview. Participants will leave the workshop with tools and resources to help prepare for the technical and personal challenges of online interviews.
CAREER ESSENTIALS: INTERVIEWING INTENSIVE (IN-PERSON)
Tuesday, January 24
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Career Center 2nd Floor Conference Room
Strathmore Building, 501 Westwood Blvd.
Handshake Link: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/events/1208090/
Want to learn more about interviewing? Join us for an hour-long in-person session designed to give you strategies for developing answers to common interview questions and the opportunity to do the most important part of interview prep: practice!
CAREER ESSENTIALS: NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP
Wednesday, January 25
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Via ZOOM
Handshake Link: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/events/1203216/
How can you negotiate effectively? Join us to learn and practice strategies for identifying your priorities in a negotiation process, communicating your value-add based on experiences and expertise, and navigating the job offer/negotiation process. Participants will leave the workshop with tools and resources to help prepare for negotiation in their professional lives.
CAREER ESSENTIALS: NEGOTIATION INTENSIVE (IN-PERSON)
TBD
Want to learn more about negotiation? Join us for an hour-long in-person session designed to give you resources to organize key information for a negotiation process and an opportunity to develop and practice using the language you need to feel confident while in a negotiation meeting.
CAREER ESSENTIALS: NETWORKING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, February 8
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Via ZOOM
Handshake Link: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/events/1203220/
What are the most impactful ways to network online? Join us to learn and practice strategies for identifying and connecting with new contacts, asking strong questions to learn valuable information about the industries you are interested in, and deepening professional relationships you already have. Participants will leave the workshop with online networking resources and tools to help support career development and job searches.
CAREER ESSENTIALS: NETWORKING INTENSIVE (IN-PERSON)
Thursday, February 16
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Career Center 2nd Floor Conference Room
Strathmore Building, 501 Westwood Blvd.
Handshake Link: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/events/1208100/
Want to learn more about networking? Join us for an hour-long in-person session designed to give you strategies for and opportunities to practice how to effectively and authentically engage with people during in-person networking events.
IDENTIFYING, SELECTING, AND APPLYING TO POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMS (STEM FOCUS)
Thursday, February 23
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Via ZOOM
Handshake Link: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/events/1203223/
A postdoctoral position can be an opportunity to further your training and gain skills needed for your future career. Join us to learn how to select a postdoctoral appointment type that best fits your goals, what to look for in a potential postdoc advisor, and how to craft an impactful application. Participants will leave the workshop equipped with tools and resources to prepare applications for postdoc appointments.
EXPLORING CAREER PATHS BEYOND ACADEMIA (ETHNIC & AREA STUDIES FOCUS)
Wednesday, March 8
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Via ZOOM
Handshake Link: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1203226
Figuring out what you want to do post-graduation can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for people in ethnic and area studies whose degree, experiences, and skills may not immediately point to a specific job title or career path. Join us to learn and practice strategies to identify the elements of a career that are most important to you, discover new career paths, and perform research on different industries. Participants will leave the workshop with career exploration tools and resources for learning more about relevant career paths.
Events
CAREERS IN CONSULTING
TBD
Are you interested in learning more about consulting? Join us to learn more about careers in consulting from a panel of consulting industry recruiters and UCLA advanced degree alumni who are now consultants as they discuss how you can best prepare for the Summer/Fall 2023 consulting recruitment season. Networking with panelists will follow the moderated session.
Food and refreshments will be available.
The Careers In … Series brings together UCLA alumni and employers to highlight the variety of careers that advanced degree holders can pursue and creates opportunities for UCLA graduate students to network with industry professionals.
ALUMNI INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW SERIES: STEM & HEALTH SCIENCES
Week 7
This winter we’re bringing alumni back to campus (virtually) to meet with graduate students and postdocs in small-group sessions. In these sessions, participants can conduct informational interviews to learn more about career paths beyond academia as well as how alumni found their careers, what skills they feel are important to be successful in their fields, and how to be a successful candidate. Look over the list of alumni and register today to talk with an advanced degree alumnus!
ALUMNI INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW SERIES: HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, ARTS & EDUCATION
Week 8
This winter we’re bringing alumni back to campus (virtually) to meet with graduate students and postdocs in small-group sessions. In these sessions, participants can conduct informational interviews to learn more about career paths beyond academia as well as how alumni found their careers, what skills they feel are important to be successful in their fields, and how to be a successful candidate. Look over the list of alumni and register today to talk with an advanced degree alumnus!