Workshops, Webshops, and Events
Attend our renowned workshops and events to attain the skills and experience that will launch your next step.
Workshops
Interactive, educational classes geared specifically toward UCI Grad Students
Unique and insightful tools you need to achieve professional employment
Academic Career Path Workshops
Networking in Academia
Learn how to develop, nurture and cultivate your relationships with important people who can help you become an academic success.
The Academic Job Search for Graduate Students
In this workshop you’ll learn to research and understand the market, identify the types of jobs and institutions that match your needs and how to locate job announcements.
Writing Your CV & Cover Letter
Workshop explains the purpose, format, and content of the Curriculum Vitae. Learn how to create and critique your academic CV. In addition, the purpose, format, and content of a good cover letter will be discussed.
Preparing for an Academic Interview
Observe an interview process and learn what types of questions you might get asked. Take the opportunity to practice answering an interview question and get some feedback.
Negotiating an Academic Job Offer
A panel presentation of recently hired faculty, faculty who have been on hiring committees and a Dean who has negotiated contracts with faculty. Learn from them how to successfully negotiate a job offer.
Beyond Academia Career Path Workshops
The Non Academic Job Search
Learn about the non academic job market. Discover how to narrow your search, locate jobs, and market yourself to business and industry.
Writing your Resume & Cover Letter for Graduate Students
Workshop provides purpose, format and content of the resume. Learn to write an effective resume and cover letter for finding jobs in business, government or the non-profit sector.
Career Fair Success for Graduate Students
A Career Fair is an excellent networking opportunity if you are well prepared. Learn how to target companies to approach, create your elevator speech, and make a first impression that can land you an interview.
Networking: Making Career Connections
Everyone knows it’s not what you know, but who you know when it comes to successful job hunting. Learn how to build your network to increase your professional success.
Preparing for Interviewing for Graduate Students
An overview of what employers look for in an industry/business, government and/or non-profit job interview and how to prepare. Will also include information about the types of questions you will be asked as well what questions you should be asking.
Negotiating a Job Offer
Congratulations you got the job, now what? Do you take what they offer, ask for more, what can you ask for? Come learn how to get the best offer for you.
Transferable Skills
Graduate students have a tendency to see themselves 1 dimensionally i.e. “I teach/ do research, I lack the skills for other endeavors.” But in graduate school you learn many valuable skills employers want. In this workshop you will learn to identify your transferable skills (those employers in business and industry value) and how to link your skill sets to career options
Special Workshops
Successful Strategies for Seeking Full-time Positions in Community Colleges
Presented by: Sharon Whelan, Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences at Santa Ana (Community) College
Networking for Those Who Hate Networking
Are you uncomfortable talking to strangers? Are you unsure of how to make connections with others? Do you feel uncomfortable talking about yourself? In this workshop you’ll learn successful strategies for making connections and improving your networking skills.
Early Career Planning
The best plan is one that allows you options and gives you time to explore those options. Many students look back at their years in graduate school and regret not planning more effectively for life after graduate school. In this workshop you’ll learn how to effectively plan for your future career.
Check out the Events Calendar for more information or sign in to Zotlink to RSVP for upcoming Events.
Webshops
Short on time? Check out our webshops for an interactive overview of the essential career tools including resume, job search, interviewing, internships, and on-campus interviews.
Events
The Career Center sponsors events throughout the year to bring networking, employment, and education opportunities to the UCI Campus
Check out the Events Calendar for more information or sign in to Zotlink to RSVP for upcoming Events.
Also Check out our events including the Career Fair and the Graduate School Fair!
