GPS Center Opens Doors to Career Paths Within and Beyond Academia
On October 22, graduate students and postdocs joined faculty and staff for a festive ribbon-cutting celebration at the new Center for Graduate Professional Services (GPS).
Professional Development
Have Real Impact in Your Discipline: Learn about Teaching at a Community College — 11/20/2015
Explore teaching at a community college as a career in the Contra Costa Community College District (CCCD). Meet Faculty, Department Chairs and Deans in Your Field Hear from experienced full-time and part-time faculty about community college teaching as a career. Learn About … Continued
New Center for Graduate Professional Services (GPS) Opens Doors to Help Graduate Students Navigate Career Paths
Graduate students and postdocs now have a central go-to resource to help them explore how their studies can prepare them for career paths, both within and beyond academia. The festive ribbon-cutting celebration held on October 22, 2015 at the Center for Graduate Professional Services (GPS).
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New! Graduate Professional Development Services (GPS)
When is the right time for graduate students to think about career directions? It’s never too late — or too soon! At every stage of your studies, Graduate Professional Services (GPS) is here to help.
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 … Continued
Ph.D. Career Colloquium — 9/1/2015
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
The Center for Teaching and Learning — 5/8/2015
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) will be training a second cohort of graduate students in assessment and evaluation in higher education. To support academic units’ efforts in examining curricular needs and effectiveness, the CTL is soliciting programs in need … Continued
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 … Continued
Career Center Information and Offerings
Professional Development Opportunity for Humanities Doctoral Students The University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI) invites proposals for its Humanists@Work graduate student advisory committee.. Who can apply: Currently enrolled UC Humanities graduate students Deadline: March 18, 2015, 11:59 PST, apply online via FastApps Award: $1,000 stipend; … Continued
Learning Academic Entitlement Workshop — 11/18/2014
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12 to 1 pm Career Center’s Gold Room (3rd Floor, 2440 Bancroft Way). Students will learn strategies, tools, and insights to navigate their way successfully through the academy … Continued
Volunteer Opportunity With the Office of the Attorney General
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applications from undergraduate students, graduate students, law students, and recent law school graduates who are willing to accept unpaid volunteer positions that offer a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to the office … Continued
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq and Junior Faculty Development Programs for Lebanon and the Palestinian Territories
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Iraq and the Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program for Lebanon and Palestinian Territories are designed to bring junior scholars to U.S. host institutions for faculty development, mentoring, and cultural exchange activities. These ten-week programs … Continued
Use Versatile PhD to Exploring Non-Academic Career Options
Thinking about next steps in your career? The Versatile PhD is a new resource for graduate students who want to know more about non-academic career options and how to pursue them. Their focus is on humanities and social science careers, but … Continued
4th Annual Ph.D. Colloquium Offers Alternative Career Options
The Fourth Annual Ph.D. Colloquium provided insider information on attaining a teaching position in a liberal arts or community college. The colloquium was the first of a three part series that explores teaching opportunities.
Preparing for the Masters & Ph.D. Career Fair and On-Campus Recruiting for Grad Students & Ph.D.’s — 9/25/2014
Want to pursue professional options in the private, government, and nonprofit sectors? The Fall recruiting season will see more than 50 employers coming to Berkeley to recruit advanced degree holders at the MS/PhD Career Fair. Hundreds of other companies will … Continued
Academic Job Search Workshops — 8/14–9/9/14
Going on the job market? Find out what you’re getting into and prepare yourself to be the strongest possible candidate. These sessions are conducted by Ph.D. career counselor Andrew Green. Before his return to Berkeley, Dr. Green spent six years … Continued
Workshop on Expanded Options for Graduate Students and PhDs — 5/8/2014
Careers in Higher Education and Foundations Learn about the paths of PhDs who have successfully launched their careers. Panelists will discuss career transitions, their current work in higher education administration and foundations, as well as give advice for entering professions. … Continued
Making the MA/PhD Work PostGraduation: A Career Workshop — 5/8/2014
Culminating events for the Mellon-funded initiative “The Humanities and Changing Conceptions of Work,” feature a free a free two-day conference held on May 8th and 9th at the David Brower Center in Berkeley. Highlights of the day: A workshop entitled “Making the … Continued
Job Search Workshop for Graduate Students and PhDs — 3/18/2014
Are you looking for a job, but aren’t sure where to start? This workshop, sponsored by the Career Center, introduces strategies for conducting a successful job search, finding employers, networking with a purpose and creating an actionable job search plan. March … Continued
Career and Professional Development Resources at Berkeley Social Welfare
The Office of Career and Professional Development (CPD) supports the professional development and career management of Berkeley Social Welfare graduate students throughout and beyond academic preparation through workshops, information sessions and personal connections targeted at the social work profession. Listed below … Continued
13th Annual Masters & PhD Career Fair — 10/17/13
On Thursday, October 17th, the Career Center will host the 13th Annual Masters & PhD Career Fair from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Rec Sports Facility (RSF) Field House Gym. This event offers graduate students from a broad … Continued