Beyond Academia: Connecting PhDs with the world The process of earning a PhD is a Sisyphean endeavor, involving painstaking research of a niche topic for anywhere from 5 to 10 years. The promise on the other side of these degrees … Continued
Summer reading is a dedicated market for popular literature, and it’s also an umbrella term for graduate students looking to catch up on disciplinary reading outside of the traditional semester. You may already have an academic reading list for this … Continued
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL) continues to offer workshops to support remote, hybrid, and in-person instruction which are open to all instructors and GSIs. Review upcoming workshops below and visit AIS upcoming events for all future events: Maximizing Media Production for Student Engagement (5/18) … Continued
Gain experience and make connections in the publishing industry. The Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB), the Townsend Center for the Humanities, and the Graduate Division are pleased to invite applications from Berkeley Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic … Continued
How to best prepare for and participate in virtual information and networking sessions. In the remote world, virtual information sessions have become commonplace. While it may be easier to attend networking and information sessions remotely, it can be more difficult … Continued
Are you a current or former GSI who has had a fantastic faculty teaching mentor? The Graduate Council’s Advisory Committee for GSI Affairs and the GSI Teaching & Resource Center invite nominations from graduate students for the 2021 Faculty Award … Continued
Teaching and learning remotely in the past academic year has been a challenging and rewarding experience for many of us. We faced many unexpected challenges – technical difficulties, adapting to new instructional and learning environments, coping with stress, and more. … Continued
Boost your professional development effectively this winter break with these simple steps. Winter break is an important time for restoration, relaxation, and recreation after the sprint to the end of the semester. Fall 2020 has felt like even more of … Continued
Are you a doctoral student in the humanities or social sciences? Are you thinking about what you’d like to do after your PhD and wondering how to explore your options? Do you have ideas of long-term goals but not sure … Continued
Career planning as a graduate student can feel overwhelming, particularly if you’re interested in multiple career paths. Investigating and exploring what’s out there is something you can do alone, but a powerful way to save time and gain first-person insight … Continued
To many grad students, the concept of networking has all sorts of negative connotations — it’s uncomfortable, vague, unnecessary, even fake or disingenuous. However, regardless of your goals, networking is integral to effective career planning, as it gives you the … Continued
Carve out some time to focus on improving your skills with these 1- and 2-credit classes.
One of the scariest and most paralyzing elements of being a grad student can be the implied expectation that you already know everything — you already know how to study, how to write, how to teach, how to find a … Continued
Summer is a magical time for graduate students: it’s three months during which we feel it’s finally time to catch up on our reading, really sink our teeth into research, brush up on a language, or turn a semester paper … Continued
Summer can be an excellent time to bring attention to your own professional development, as the pressures of academia simmer down for a few months. On the other hand, summer can be accompanied by the desire to make huge strides … Continued
It goes without saying that this is a difficult time for all of us to navigate. We understand that it can be frustrating to balance this reality with our lives at school. When we have to dedicate so much mental … Continued
The Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB), the Berkeley Graduate Division, and the Doreen B. Townsend Center for the Humanities are pleased to invite applications from UC Berkeley Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences for funding to … Continued
Graduate student interns are here to help you build skills, succeed in your program, and launch your career! The Graduate Division would like to introduce this semester’s Professional Development Liaisons, known as PDLs. Established in Fall 2018, the Professional Development … Continued
Win cash prizes and state-wide recognition while you take your professional development to the next level! Grad Slam is a campuswide competition where you present your original research to a large audience for the chance to win cash prizes. This … Continued
If you’re interested in applying the skills that you’ve cultivated in grad school to a career in public service, there are many options available to … Continued
Win cash prizes and state-wide recognition while you take your professional development to the next level! Calling all graduate students, from all disciplines! Are you working on original research? Have you ever wanted to give a TED talk? Do you … Continued
Take a few minutes during break to plan ahead for the spring and set yourself up for success. Winter break is almost here! That means many of us will be decompressing after the whirlwind of this semester. But during the … Continued
Attend the next workshop on Thursday, December 5.
Take a look outside of your department for course offerings that will help you round out your skill set.
The Insight Fellows Programs are tuition-free 7-week fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Apply to be an Insight Fellow by October 21: https://apply.insightdatascience.com Insight Fellows: Pay no tuition; the program is fully … Continued
Activate your free membership to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity to sign up
Come to one (or both!) of these exciting graduate student career events this October.
Tips on using your time in grad school strategically to build a career in public service and the arts.
Ever wonder what a job offer negotiation sounds like? Read on for a better understanding.
Worried about post-Ph.D. employment? Interested in exploring your options outside of academia? Learn about campus resources to help you with your post-Ph.D. job search.
Insider tips from a Music Ph.D. turned Department of Treasury Analyst.
What the data says about Ph.D.s’ satisfaction in careers beyond the professoriate
The Graduate Division is hiring up to three Professional Development Liaisons to assist in strengthening professional development resources and opportunities for graduate students on the Berkeley campus.
Use the Professional Development Guide to identify transferable skills, register for events, and access opportunities.
The start of the semester always presents a dizzying array of opportunities. How do you figure out where to begin with all of these resources? The Passport to Professional … Continued
Make connections this summer that will benefit you all year long.
Curious about job possibilities beyond the tenure track? Beyond Academia wants you on their organizing team!
How to use professional development resources remotely.
How to make your research accessible to a broad audience.
Learn about your rights for publishing your scholarly work.
Students learn about restorative justice in 3-week program.
GradPro workshop explores how students of color navigate multiple identities at school and work.
These six non-technical roles could be a perfect match for your skillset.
Explore career options and build up your network with the Career Center’s externship program.
Here are some tips from the Beyond Academia Professional Profile Clinic.
Your greatest moment of crisis is your greatest opportunity.
Don’t miss the Career Center’s last career fair of the academic year.
Take time this summer to prepare for a faculty career.
Map your graduate school goals and connect to campus resources.
Start your career on campus with these tips from a history Ph.D. student.
The Beyond Academia conference features panels on a variety of career tracks, and opportunities to interact with successful, creative professionals.
You could win cash prizes and state-wide recognition while you take your professional development to the next level!
Graduate student interns are here to help you build skills, succeed in your program, and launch your career.
Workshops to help you communicate why your research is exciting and important.
Your opportunity to meet face-to-face with alumni and professionals representing a variety of roles within a career field.
Got a couple of hours to spare? A little planning goes a long way — check these five items off your list!
History grad students and faculty learn about one Ph.D.’s journey from Berkeley to Box.
Explore careers that match your skills, interests, and values with this free online tool.
Don’t miss talks on science and public policy, working at the NSF, and more!
My summer as a graduate mentor for the Student Mentoring and Research Teams (SMART) Program.
Upcoming workshops (October 23 – 26) cover copyright, publishing your first book, building your scholarly profile, and more.
Strategies you can use to juggle your many priorities now that the fall semester is in full swing.
Career fairs are great for career exploration, with opportunities for students from all programs and disciplines. Why not check one out?
Why career exploration can be slow and tough — and where to find support!
Maria Faini and Jason Rozumalski talk about their new career paths and taking their humanities expertise public.
Whether you plan on wading or plunging into the market, here’s a chance to learn a little more about what you’re getting into.
Practical tips for charting a “post-academic” course.
“The Professor is In!”
Online entrepreneurship resources to check out this summer.
Teaching in Berkeley’s academic departments as a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) is an invaluable professional development opportunity. Being recognized as one of the University’s finest is an outstanding achievement.
Share your stories about what you are doing and learning while away from Berkeley this summer. Up to ten winning essayists will receive a $100 Amazon gift certificate.
Humanities Ph.D.s discuss career paths and dialogue with employers.
Faculty and graduate students discuss healthy mentoring relationships.
Take advantage of campus and online resources to develop “hard” and “soft” skills.
Berkeley champion Joe Charbonnet reflects on the UC-wide competition.
Hear from employers hiring Ph.D.s and postdocs!
Students meet alums in tech, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, and more.
This workshop offers theoretical and practical sessions for PhD students considering diverse careers.
Berkeley grad students, postdocs, faculty, accelerators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and administrators explore the future for the university and entrepreneurship.
Tips and first steps for career exploration recommended by the Beyond Academia conference’s speakers, panelists, and attendees!
PhDs in English and Biology deliver keynotes at the 2018 Beyond Academia Conference.
Jobs are open now — apply today!
Ten semifinalists chosen from programs including Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology, Environmental Engineering, Physics, and Rhetoric.
An Architecture doctoral student discusses what he learned from a communications competition.
The Graduate Professional Development program supports students’ success and career preparation.
The Beyond Academia conference features panels on a variety of career tracks that will provide you the opportunity to interact with successful and creative professionals.
Humanities & Social Sciences students are invited to their own Grad Slam!
Graduate Professional Development and the Townsend Center host series to promote humanities and social science communication.
Check out this semester’s roster of info sessions, offered by the Career Center and Graduate Professional Development.
Are you a GSI who would like to acknowledge the work of a faculty member in helping you learn to teach?
If so, we encourage you to nominate that person.
Grounds for Science is an excellent opportunity for PhD students to gain valuable experience in communicating the important concepts and goals of their field to a broad public audience.
Check out three spring graduate courses for enhancing skills in academic writing, teaching, and mentoring.
After months of anxious silence, the voice on the other end of the phone says, “We’d like to invite you for an on-campus interview…and of course we’re all looking forward to your Job Talk.” Your stomach clenches…
Here are a few workshops and events coming up this month.
Brush up on your communication skills, say panelists at Beyond Academia Public Sector Fellowships event.
There’s something for everyone — including humanities and social sciences students.
Have career questions? The Career Center and Graduate Professional Development have answers!
Beyond Academia is a group of UC Berkeley graduate students and postdocs whose goal is to educate PhDs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM fields about non-academic career paths.
Are you interested in careers in government and policy? Learn more about postdoctoral fellowships and how to make your application stand out!
Featuring casual networking events where alumni share their path from Cal to career with interested students, and offer advice to those who hope to follow in their footsteps.
