Feb 2023 Graduate Career Workshops & Events
UCLA Graduate Career Services
Career Development Workshops & Events
February 2023
Sponsored by UCLA Career Center and UCLA Division of Graduate Education
Career Conversations 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)
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: NETWORKING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, February 8
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Via ZOOM
Handshake Link:https://ucla.
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 – 5:30 PM
Career Center 2nd Floor Conference Room
Strathmore Building, 501 Westwood Blvd.
Handshake Link:https://ucla.
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.
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.
ALUMNI INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW SERIES: STEM & HEALTH SCIENCES
SAVE THE DATES! February 27 – March 3
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. Keep an eye out for our event flyer in the coming week!
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