May 15, 2019

Job Opportunities with the State of California — 5/16/2019

The California State Auditor is seeking leaders and changemakers from all departments and programs to join their team. Attend the info session at the Career Center on May 16 to speak with current employees about their work. Register for the event on Handshake.

April 9, 2019

Experience a “Day in the Professional Life” with a Ph.D. Externship

Explore career options and build up your network with the Career Center’s externship program.

January 6, 2019

Network with Cal Alumni, Explore Careers through the Career Connections Series

Your opportunity to meet face-to-face with alumni and professionals representing a variety of roles within a career field.

From Left to Right: graduate students Tanis Leonhardi, Sheer Ganor, Daniel Kelly, Christopher Lawson, Maelia DuBois, Dana Landress, Kimberly Killion, Sarah Stoller, and history department administrator Erin Inama.) Photo by James Vernon, Professor of History.

December 12, 2018

What’s It Like to Work at a Tech Company as a Humanities Ph.D.?

History grad students and faculty learn about one Ph.D.’s journey from Berkeley to Box.

October 3, 2018

Get to Know the Career Center

Berkeley graduate students receive career planning guidance and employment-related assistance from the Career Center.

September 4, 2018

Fall Career Fairs – A Little Bravery Can Lead to Big Opportunities

Career fairs are great for career exploration, with opportunities for students from all programs and disciplines. Why not check one out?

“The Fantasy, The Ideal, and The Reality of Career Exploration,” by the Motivating Informed Decisions (MIND) program, UCSF.

August 13, 2018

The Messy Reality of Career Exploration, Explained

Why career exploration can be slow and tough — and where to find support!

August 9, 2018

Academic Job Search Series — 8/21/2018

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.

January 11, 2018

Lunchtime Professional Development Info Sessions, Spring 2018

Check out this semester’s roster of info sessions, offered by the Career Center and Graduate Professional Development.

November 15, 2017

How to Conquer the Job Talk — 12/1/2017

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…

November 9, 2017

New Drop-In Career Advising and Professional Development Info Sessions

Have career questions? The Career Center and Graduate Professional Development have answers!

a group of students received advice at Berkeley's Career Center

October 3, 2017

Fall Career Connections Series

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.

April 28, 2017

How to Get a Postdoc Job in the Humanities or Social Sciences — 5/5 & 5/12/2017

How do you get a postdoc position in the humanities or social sciences?

February 6, 2016

Energy and Cleantech Career Night — 2/15/2016

The Energy and Cleantech Career Night is an annual networking event connecting graduate students with companies in energy and clean tech.

September 8, 2015

Upcoming Career Fairs and ‘Looking Beyond Academia’ Workshop

Cal Career Fair — 9/15–18, 2015 Come to UC Berkeley’s premier career fair. This fair is the biggest recruiting event of the 2015-16 academic year. Recruiters from diverse industries will bring information about entry-level career and internship positions. Don’t miss the opportunity to speak with employers who are specifically recruiting for jobs and internships related…

August 13, 2015

Ph.D. Career Colloquium — 9/1/2015

Let’s Do Something Together! Tuesday, September 1, 2015 9:00 am – 12:30 pm International House, Chevron Auditorium Whether you plan to pursue a career as an academic or in the business, government, or nonprofit realm, the ability to collaborate effectively has never been more important. Yet if you are…

July 14, 2015

The Career Center Hosts Academic Job Search Workshops

Career Center located on 2440 Bancroft Way. 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. These workshops are designed to provide an overview of the academic job search process from the perspective of the…

May 15, 2015

Career Center Information and Offerings

Interview Practice Workshop for Graduate Students and Ph.D.s Want to ace your interview and be prepared to field the toughest questions? The Career Center counselors are here for you, and are offering customized workshops to help prepare graduate students for future professional goals, mock interview practices, and information sessions throughout…

Andrew Green, a counselor at Career Center

April 14, 2015

The Career Center Helps Students Find their Professional Path

Are you looking for a job after graduation but you're not sure where to start? The Career Center is here to help you figure out your options.

April 13, 2015

Workshop: Negotiation for Graduate Students — 4/29/15

This workshop introduces key elements of the negotiation process, the use of bargaining tools, how to leverage your strengths and successfully close the deal. Presented by Debra Behrens, Ph.D. Dr. Debra Behrens is a Ph.D. career counselor in the Career Center at UC Berkeley, where she works with graduate…