Events Calendar for UCI Students

We offer webinars, workshops, info sessions, career fairs and other types of events. Webinars and workshops are 50 minutes in length unless otherwise noted. Zoom details including the link will be available upon registration. Registration is provided through Handshake. For more information, please see our Eligibility Policy.

All Events

All Webinars, Workshops and Info Sessions are shown below. Career Fairs are listed separately.

 RegisterVirtual Workshop: How to Determine Next Steps in your Academic Career Wednesday, April 5th 2023, 9:00 am - 9:30 am PDT

April 5, 2023 (9:00am - 9:30am PDT)

As someone nearing the end of their PhD or postdoctoral studies, you might be thinking a lot about what’s next. Many of your peers may be thinking about the academic job market, and your own supervisor or committee members might be encouraging you to consider it as well. But is this the right time for you to consider going on the academic job market?

Join the Beyond the Professoriate team for this virtual workshop that will help you determine how ready you are for the academic job market and what your next steps are.

This virtual workshop is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• What is the timeline for the academic job market in my discipline?
• Am I ready to go on the academic job market?
• What do I need to prepare to go on the academic job market?
• How many opportunities can I expect to find on the academic job market this year?

This webinar is sponsored by the Global Higher Education division of ETS®.

Registration URL: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-how-to-determine-next-steps-in-your-academic-career/

 RegisterIn-Person: Resume Lab Thursday, April 6th 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT

April 6, 2023 (3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT)

Career Pathways, Training Room, Irvine, CA 92697, USA

Bring your laptop and drop-in any time during our labs for hands-on help! Whether you’re writing your first resume or just need help with tailoring it to a specific job, drop by for assistance with your resume questions at our in-person Resume Lab.

 RegisterIn-Person: Resume and Cover Letter Writing Monday, April 10th 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm PDT

April 10, 2023 (1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT)

Career Pathways, Training Room, Irvine, CA 92697, USA

Get tips on how to improve your resume and cover letter at this in-person workshop.

 RegisterIn-Person: Prepare for the Career Fair Tuesday, April 11th 2023, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm PDT

April 11, 2023 (2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT)

Career Pathways, Training Room, Irvine, CA 92697, USA

Get ready for the In-Person Spring Career Fair, a day long fair for UCI students to connect and network with employers. Join this in-person workshop to learn how to navigate the career fair with employers and plan a strategy for a successful career fair experience.

 RegisterVirtual: Your One-Minute Introduction Tuesday, April 11th 2023, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm PDT

April 11, 2023 (4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT)

Get guidance and practice on how to introduce yourself at career fairs and professional events at this virtual workshop.


Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: Interview Techniques Thursday, April 13th 2023, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm PDT

April 13, 2023 (3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT)

Make the best impression with interviewers by gaining tips on how to prepare for the interview at this virtual webinar.


Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual Drop-Ins with Career Pathways Friday, April 14th 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

April 14, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT)

Talk with DCP career education staff through Zoom during virtual drop-ins to get your resume or cover letter reviewed or for some guidance around the internship and job search process.  Virtual drop-ins are available on a first-come, first served basis for quick career questions.

Please note this event is only for currently enrolled students. Virtual drop-ins are not intended for alumni. Alumni services can be found here: https://career.uci.edu/alumni/services-for-alumni/

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual Workshop: Why You Can’t Convert a CV into a Resume Wednesday, April 19th 2023, 9:00 am - 9:30 am PDT

April 19, 2023 (9:00am - 9:30am PDT)

PhDs and Postdocs often approach resume writing as a self-reflective exercise, simply translating their academic accomplishments from a CV into a two-page resume. But this is the wrong approach.

A resume is actually a persuasive document designed to convince a hiring manager to contact you for an interview. An effective resume then, is one that focuses less on your list of accomplishments and more on describing how you can help meet the needs of an employer.

Join the Beyond the Professoriate team to learn how you can draft an effective resume, while avoiding common mistakes we see PhDs make.

This virtual workshop is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:

• Why I can’t just convert my academic CV into a resume for professional jobs?
• What should I include in my professional resume?
• What are nonacademic employers going to be looking for in my resume?
• How can I effectively talk about all of my skills and value to employers in a 2-page resume?

This webinar is sponsored by the Global Higher Education division of ETS®.

Registration URL: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-why-you-cant-convert-a-cv-into-a-resume/

 RegisterIn-Person Interactive Job Search Handshake Lab Thursday, April 20th 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PDT

April 20, 2023 (2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT)

Career Pathways, Training Room, Irvine, CA 92697, USA

Bring your laptop for this in-person, hands-on session to learn how to use Handshake for your job search.

 RegisterVirtual: Grad Admissions Timeline Monday, April 24th 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

April 24, 2023 (1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT)

Presented by PRINCETON REVIEW

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-isrDovGNcEieBhT0EuMvly3_0BpK8k

 RegisterVirtual Career Spotlight: Career Chat with Clinical Laboratory Specialist CLS Monday, April 24th 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

April 24, 2023 (4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT)

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: Creating the Pre-Health Resume Tuesday, April 25th 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

April 25, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT)

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: MCAT Strategy Tuesday, April 25th 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

April 25, 2023 (1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT)

Presented by PRINCETON REVIEW

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc-yoqzkqHtVYmHSK283dHB4FqUcoz6Ti

 RegisterVirtual Career Spotlight: Career Chat with Child Life Specialist Tuesday, April 25th 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

April 25, 2023 (4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT)

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: Interview Prep Intro to MMI Tuesday, April 25th 2023, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

April 25, 2023 (5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT)

Presented by PRINCETON REVIEW

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItc--hrTojGNXRgRwSUmjqZ7Ids3olBKS-

 RegisterAdobe Lunch & Learn-UC Irvine Wednesday, April 26th 2023, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PDT

April 26, 2023 (11:30am - 1:30pm PDT)

Career Pathways, Training Room, Irvine, CA 92697, USA

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours.

Calling all students graduating December 2024 to June 2025 and/or students planning on pursuing a Masters or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering!!! Come join the Adobe University Talent Team in learning about Adobe's core strategy, goals, and culture. Get excited to hear about our broad internship program and our numerous intern opportunities for Summer 2024. Enjoy an afternoon of information, networking and catered lunch!

Please RSVP via this link: https://tinyurl.com/2nnjj4ax

 RegisterVirtual: Writing a Winning Personal Statement for Health Professions Wednesday, April 26th 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

April 26, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT)

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: Asking for Letters of Recommendation for Health Professional School Wednesday, April 26th 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PDT

April 26, 2023 (2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT)

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: MD vs DO Wednesday, April 26th 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

April 26, 2023 (4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT)

Presented by PRINCETON REVIEW

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-6qrTgoE9CSB_ZI-1jWejR8eoLO4we1

 RegisterVirtual: Georgetown University School of Medicine Office of Admissions Info Session Thursday, April 27th 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

April 27, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT)

Register here: https://georgetown.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enwELBTdSbH1WBg

 RegisterVirtual: Med Admissions Timeline Thursday, April 27th 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PDT

April 27, 2023 (2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT)

Presented by PRINCETON REVIEW

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdeurrD8oHN2BYZU3oHPxmO7DToLA_OME

 RegisterVirtual: MCAT Strategy Thursday, April 27th 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

April 27, 2023 (4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT)

Presented by PRINCETON REVIEW

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscO2grT0uHdKzrUvLcl0TKLkHO9Xpuf-K

 RegisterVirtual: The Pre-Med Journey Friday, April 28th 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

April 28, 2023 (12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT)

This virtual webinar will focus on medical school admissions criteria and developing a competitive application. Other topics include effective interviewing, the AMCAS Process, and asking for Letters of Recommendation.

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: Prepare for the Just in Time Virtual Career Fair Monday, May 1st 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PDT

May 1, 2023 (2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT)

Get ready for the Virtual Career Fair, an opportunity for UCI students to connect and network with employers. Join this virtual workshop to learn how to navigate the career fair with employers and plan a strategy for a successful career fair experience.

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: Get your Resume Ready for the Career Fair Tuesday, May 2nd 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

May 2, 2023 (1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT)

Get tips on how to prepare your resume for employers at the Career Fair!

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterVirtual: Interviewing Tips for After the Fair Tuesday, May 2nd 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT

May 2, 2023 (3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT)

Get tips on how to showcase yourself to employers in interviews after the fair!

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

 RegisterAnnual May Career Conference May 6th and May 13th Saturday, May 6th 2023, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT

May 6, 2023 (9:00am - 10:00am PDT)

*TWO DAY EVENT* May 6, and May 13,

Details to follow in April.

Registration Link: TBA - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER

 RegisterVirtual: Salary Negotiation Tuesday, May 16th 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm PDT

May 16, 2023 (3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT)

Come learn tips and strategies regarding the salary negotiation process at this virtual webinar.

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

Event Descriptions

Career Labs

  • Resume Lab

    Resume Lab
    Bring your laptop and drop in any time during our labs for hands-on help! A few tablets will be available on a first-come, first served basis. Whether you’re writing your first resume or just need help with tailoring it to a specific job, drop by for assistance with your resume questions.

  • Cover Letter Lab

    Cover Letter Lab
    Bring your laptop and drop in any time during our labs for hands-on help! A few tablets will be available on a first-come, first served basis. Bring a specific job posting to this hands-on working session where career advisors will provide individual help with your cover letter.

  • LinkedIn Lab

    LinkedIn Lab
    Bring your laptop and drop in any time during our labs for hands-on help! A few tablets will be available on a first-come, first served basis. Get a quick overview on LinkedIn and stay for an informal, open working session to build your LinkedIn profile.

  • Finding a Part-Time Job Lab

    Finding a Part-Time Job Lab
    Bring your laptop and drop in any time during our labs for hands-on help! A few tablets will be available on a first-come, first served basis. Get practical tips on effectively using Handshake to search for jobs and internships, setting up your profile, and making the most of Handshake.

  • Handshake Profile Lab

    Handshake Profile Lab
    There will be a quick 5 minute overview on our Building Your Handshake Profile Quick Tip handout at the beginning of the session, but otherwise this is an informal, open working session. Bring your laptop and drop in any time during the lab for hands-on help! A few Microsoft Surface tablets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for students who need a laptop.

General Workshops

  • Resume

    Creating Your First Resume
    Learn how to put together a first-rate resume in this workshop covering what to include, proper formatting, and how to tailor your resume to a job description.

    Technical Resume Writing
    Get tips on how to highlight your relevant skills, technical and extra-curricular experiences to make an impactful impression for technical positions.

    Identifying Your Professional Skills
    Gain insight into the top skills employers are seeking and how to translate your experiences to demonstrate your qualifications.

  • Interview

    Interview Techniques
    Ace the interview with tips on how to prepare and what to do during an interview.

    General Tips for the Technical Interview
    Learn what to expect and get tips on how to prepare for a technical interview.

  • Internships

    How to Get an Internship
    From internship search strategies to making the most of your internship, get ready for internship success!

    Internship 101
    Learn about internships, how to structure your experience, and what to do to make the most of your internship.

  • Job Search

    How to Find a Work-Study or Part-Time Job
    Get tips on using Handshake and DCP resources to effectively search for work-study or part-time jobs.

    Job Search Strategies
    From networking techniques to tips on using Handshake, learn effective strategies to search for jobs.

    Your 1-Minute Elevator Pitch
    Get guidance and practice on how to introduce yourself at career fairs and professional events.

    Building Your Network
    Learn strategies for making connections and improving your networking skills.

    Prepare for the Fair / Prepare for the STEM Fair
    Make the best impression with recruiters by gaining tips on how to prepare for the career fair.

    Negotiating the Job Offer
    Gain confidence in negotiating a job offer by understanding the components of the offer and learning strategies for success.

    Are You LinkedIn?
    Learn how to build your profile and effectively use LinkedIn in your job search, including finding employers, researching industries, and making connections.

    Job Search Correspondence
    Learn techniques to craft effective cover letters, thank you letters, and professional email communication related to the job search process.

    CPT and the Internship Search for International Students
    Co-presented by the Division of Career Pathways and the International Center, this workshop explains what Curricular Practical Training is as well as how to search for internships.

    OPT and the Job Search for International Students
    Co-presented by the Division of Career Pathways and the International Center, this workshop explains what Optional Practical Training is as well as how to search for jobs.

Special Workshops & Events

  • Graduate & Law School Workshops & Events

    Graduate & Law School Week includes many of the following workshops along with the Law School Fair and Graduate & Professional School Fair. Click here to see example week.

    Graduate School Chat
    Get an overview of graduate school resources and chat with a career counselor about your graduate school questions.

    How to Finance Graduate School
    Think you won’t be able to afford graduate school? We’ll show you how!

    Applying to Graduate School
    Learn how to find which universities and programs are right for you, as well as details about the application process.

    Writing an Effective Personal Statement for Graduate School
    Learn how to craft a strong personal statement.

    Pre-Law Workshop
    Do you have an interest in someday applying to law school? If so, join us for a workshop focused on setting you up for success to apply. Topics that will be covered include: essential undergraduate skills to develop, how to become a competitive law school applicant, and what kinds of experiences to target.

    Applying to Law School
    Learn about the law school application process and what it takes to be a viable candidate.

    GRE Strategy Session
    An expert instructor will cover the content of the GRE, walk you through sample questions, and share examples of proven test-taking strategies.

    Law School Admissions Panel
    Learn about the law school selection and admissions process from a panel of experts.

    Applying to a Graduate School in Psychology Panel
    Get advice on how to become a viable candidate for graduate psychology programs.

  • Internship Week Workshops & Events

    Internship Week is a collection of webinars and events geared toward helping students find and make the most of their internship opportunities. Click here to see example.

  • Career Discovery Series & Student Success Career Panels

    The Career Discovery Series and the Student Success Career Panels are career panels that aim to educate students on different career possibilities to consider. Click here to see example topics.

  • Health Professions Workshops & Events

    Pre-Health Week includes many of the following workshops along with the Health Professions Fair. Click here to see example week.

    The Pre-Med Journey
    Gain insight on the medical school admissions process, including developing a competitive application, effective interviewing tips, and letters of recommendation.

    Writing a Winning Personal Statement for Medical / Health Professional School
    Learn how to build a powerful narrative about your accomplishments for admission to health professional schools.

    Preparing for the Medical / Health Professional School Interview
    Ace the medical / health professions interview with tips on how to prepare and what to expect.

  • Graduating Senior Career Launch Week

    Graduating Senior Career Launch Week is a week-long series that will prepare you to launch your job search. Click here to see example week.

Grad Student Workshops

  • Resume / CV

    GRAD – Resume Writing
    Take your resume to the next level. Learn how to tailor your content to the job description so employers see how your skills and experiences suit their needs. Plus, we’ll discuss the purpose, format, and content of a targeted cover letter.

    GRAD – Writing a CV
    This workshop explains the purpose, format, and content of the Curriculum Vitae. Learn how to create and critique your academic CV and how to tailor your CV to different institution types and highlight your best assets.

  • Interview

    GRAD – Preparing for the Academic Interview
    Learn about the various types of positions available, where to look for positions, and get an overview of the entire academic job search process. This session is full of tips and resources to help you successfully navigate the academic job search.

  • Job Search

    GRAD – Job Search Strategies for Grad Students
    Learn how to research and understand the job market. Discover how to narrow your search, locate jobs, and market yourself to business and industry.