UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

Guide to Technical Interviewing with Skilled Inc. Wednesday, May 2nd | Career Center Room 200 | 9:00 - 10:30AM Register:  https://guidetotechnicalinterviewing.eventbrite.com This session begins with feedback from other technology leaders on "When I began my career, I wish I knew…". From the strategic to the tactical, students will learn how to stand out, where to look, networking tips, startup pros and cons, enterprise pros and cons, and common problems in the process, including preparing for and exceling in technical interviews.                                                                                                              John  Shiple   CEO/CTO at Freel...

Career Insiders Networking Night featuring GradBar by the Graduate Students Association Friday, May 4th | Switzer Plaza | 4:00 - 6:00 M Register for the Networking Night:  https://careerinsidersnetworkingnight.eventbrite.com Register for one-on-one informational interviews with professionals and alumni:  career.ucla.edu/Career_Insider/interviews Connecting STEM graduate students and postdocs with industry, this event is specially designed to help you meet with professionals in a variety of fields.  Featuring GradBar provided by the Graduate Students Association. Co-sponsored by the UCLA Career Center, UCLA Graduate Division, and the Graduate Students Association

Taking Control of Your Professional Development for Graduate Students and Postdocs in Engineering Friday, April 27th 2018  | Room 200, 10:00-11:30AM Registration: https://tcpdengineering.eventbrite.com The landscape of career resources can be intimidating and difficult to manage.  In this introduction to professional development planning, learn to use self-assessment and evaluation strategies to navigate the resources available at UCLA, how to identify opportunities and resources outside your department, and how to build a professional network supporting your career goals.  Each session is tailored for graduate students and postdocs in Engineering . Presented in collaboration by the UCLA Career Center, and UCLA Graduate Division Career Insiders Week April 30th - May 4th Come get an inside look at how advanced degree holders are hired in a variety of fields.    Meet with professionals from diverse backgrounds for information...

Expanding Your Audience: How to Publish Outside of Academia April 24, 2018 | 5:10 - 6:50PM Student Activities Center (SAC) Conference Room 1 Register here: https://publish-outside-academia.eventbrite.com Where can your writing and research interests go beyond a field-specific journal article or academic conference presentation? Writing for non-academic publications offers graduate students the opportunity to flex their creative muscles and develop a broader audience for their work. This workshop will help orient students within the world of non-academic writing, providing guidance on where to publish, how to translate complex ideas for a general audience and strategies for writing a pitch letter to a non-academic publication.

Planning an Effective Job Search Strategy - for Careers in Industry, Government and Nonprofits Tuesday, April 17 th 2018 | 11:00am - 12:30pm | Career Center, Room 200   Registration Required: https://s18jobsearch.eventbrite.com This workshop is designed to help graduate students strategically search for and apply to jobs in nonprofits, government and industry. Students will leave this session with a time-based action plan, specific job search resources, and concrete next steps for finding and applying for positions that reflect their interests and experience level. Co-sponsored by the UCLA Career Center & Graduate Division

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Persuasive Interviewing Wednesday, April 11th 2018 | Young Research Library (YRL) Main Conference Room, 3-4:30pm   Registration Required : https://s18persuasiveinterviewing.eventbrite.com Excelling in interview settings is a skill that requires thought, practice, and confidence. During this interactive workshop, attendees will practice and refine their interviewing skills by learning persuasive techniques that enhance their storytelling abilities and highlight their key contributions. Join us for this lively panel discussion and networking breakfast before the panel (8:30-9:00am in CNSI Lobby). Co-sponsored by the UCLA Career Center & Graduate Division

 

Communicating Your Research in Professional Settings: Fighting Misconceptions About Quirky Scientists Wednesday, March 14th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Career Center Room 200 Register:  https://communicatingyourresearchwinter18.eventbrite.com Excelling in interviews relies on your presentation and communication. Understand and explore ways to mitigate unwanted stereotypes about scientists. Improve upon being transparent in your communication, broadening the context of your research, and appearing confident and professional. Practice and develop your elevator pitch depending on whom you’re speaking to within a given time period! Co-Sponsored by the UCLA Career Center and UCLA Graduate Division  

Building a Strong Online Presence with LinkedIn for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Wednesday, March 7th, 2018  Career Center 200, 12:00pm - 1:30pm Registration opens February 21st Learn ways to present your best professional identity on LinkedIn and similar online communities. Update and maintain profile content informed by the site's design and your professional goals. Make the most of LinkedIn to help build, maintain, and organize your professional network.  Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by the UCLA Career Center and UCLA Graduate Division

Exploring Careers in... Data Science Thursday, February 1st  |  CNSI Auditorium | 8:30am - 10:30am Register:   https://careersindatasciencewinter18.eventbrite.com Learn about PhD-level careers from UCLA alumni and professionals currently working in Data Science. Attendees will learn about panelists’ own career trajectory, advice on how to transition from graduate school or postdoctoral training to their specific field, and insights on leveraging your advanced degree. Join us for this lively panel discussion and networking breakfast before the panel (8:30-9:00am in CNSI Lobby) Panelists:           Vince Seah, Ph.D. , Head of Data Science at Sundae Collective          Mostafa Majidpour,  Ph.D. , Senior Data Scientist at Time Inc.          Jonathan Morra, Ph.D., Vice President for Data Science, ZEFR  ...

Finding and Creating Internships for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars   Thursday, January 18th, 2018  Career Center Room 200, 3:30pm - 5:00pm    Registration opens January 4th   This workshop is designed specifically for advanced degree students and postdocs interested in gaining more experience in industry, government, or nonprofits. Attendees will explore industry-specific resources and learn how to prepare for recruitment cycles and application processes, as well as discover creative strategies for proposing and developing entirely new experiential opportunities for learning about industries and careers.  Please bring your laptop (or other mobile device). Co-sponsored by:  UCLA Career Center and Graduate Division

ImaginePhD: Creating an Action Plan Register: https://imaginephd-creating-action-plan.eventbrite.com Thursday, November 30 th | Bunche Hall 6275 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM This is the second session, in a two part series.  During this interactive session, graduate students and postdocs will discuss career paths of interest, identifying development opportunities and resources to best plan for the future.  Participants will leave with a time-based action plan. Co-sponsored by: UCLA Career Center & UCLA Graduate Division

Finding & Creating Internships for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars   Register: https://findinginternshipsfall17.eventbrite.com   Wednesday, November 1 st | Career Center Room 200 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM   This workshop is designed specifically for advanced degree students and postdocs interested in gaining more experience in industry, government, or nonprofits. Attendees will explore industry-specific resources and learn how to prepare for recruitment cycles and application processes, as well as discover creative strategies for proposing and developing entirely new experiential opportunities for learning about industries and careers.   Co-sponsored: Co-sponsored by: UCLA Career Center & UCLA Graduate Division

Finding & Creating Internships for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars   Wednesday, November 1st | Career Center Room 200 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Registration:  https://findinginternshipsfall17.eventbrite.com   This workshop is designed specifically for advanced degree students and postdocs interested in gaining more experience in industry, government, or nonprofits. Attendees will explore industry-specific resources and learn how to prepare for recruitment cycles and application processes, as well as discover creative strategies for proposing and developing entirely new experiential opportunities for learning about industries and careers.

Persuasive Interviewing For Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars   Thursday, October 26th | Career Center Room 200 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Registration:  https://persuasiveinterviewing.eventbrite.com   Excelling in interview settings is a skill that requires thought, practice, and confidence. During this highly interactive workshop, attendees will practice and refine their interviewing skills for all sectors by learning persuasive techniques that enhance their storytelling abilities and highlight their key contributions. This session will be led by Annie Maxfield, Associate Director for Graduate Student Professional Development - spaces are limited, register early.