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Available to current UCI students only (alumni are not eligible for drop-in services - see https://career.uci.edu/alumni/services-for-alumni/)

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.

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

Available to current UCI students only (alumni are not eligible for drop-in services - see https://career.uci.edu/alumni/services-for-alumni/)

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.

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

Available to current UCI students only (alumni are not eligible for drop-in services - see https://career.uci.edu/alumni/services-for-alumni/)

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.

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

Available to current UCI students only (alumni are not eligible for drop-in services - see https://career.uci.edu/alumni/services-for-alumni/)

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.

Zoom webinar details available upon registration.

PhDs find fulfilling work in a wide range of careers, both in and beyond the academy. But how do you figure out which career path is right for YOU?

Join Beyond the Professoriate in this upcoming webinar to learn how to construct your Optimal Career Pathway, a metric that will let you determine what kinds of jobs will provide you with meaningful, intellectually challenging work.

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• Which career path is right for me: academic or non-academic?
• Are there non-academic careers that will give me the same intellectual challenge and flexibility as academia?
• How do I search for non-academic jobs if I’ve been in academia for a while now?
• How can Beyond the Prof’s training platform help me explore new career paths?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

Hosted and Presented by Beyond the Professoriate

Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center (GSPRC)

Proper dining etiquette is essential for making a favorable impression. Whether interviewing for an academic job, networking at a conference, or simply having lunch with future employers, knowing the basics of dining etiquette can help alleviate some of the stress and nervousness you may be feeling. Come and learn helpful tips on how you can make the most of these opportunities! 

Over the past seven years, the Beyond Prof team has interviewed hundreds of PhDs about how to make a successful career transition. Through this research, we’ve learned what makes, and breaks, a non-academic job search.

Join us for this upcoming webinar where you’ll learn the common mistakes we see PhDs make time and time again when starting their job searches. You’ll learn what strategies PhDs used that eventually led to their successful career transition, and how you can apply these strategies to your own job search.

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What are the common mistakes PhDs make when applying for nonacademic jobs?
• What proven strategies can help me avoid mistakes, and be more successful in my job search?
• What is the most effective way to spend my time during a nonacademic job search?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

Hosted and Presented by Beyond the Professoriate

Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Resource Center (GSPRC)

Salary negotiation can be intimidating, but it is one of the most important conversations to have at the beginning of your career. Learn preparation tactics, practical strategies, and receive additional resources to help you prepare and feel more confident.

You’ve heard that PhDs can be happy in a nonacademic career, but will YOU be happy? How can you find a career that will be intellectually engaging, rewarding, and challenging?

Join Beyond the Professoriate to learn how you can find a nonacademic career where you will thrive, engage in meaningful work, and be connected to people and projects that matter to you.

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What non-academic careers will be intellectually engaging and rewarding for someone from my discipline?
• What non-academic careers will offer me the same flexibility and independence as a career in academia?
• How to identify specific job titles worth pursuing?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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Your CV serves as a comprehensive record of your educational background, teaching experience, academic research, and scholarly service. This document represents your academic credentials when applying for postdoctoral positions or for faculty positions at four-year institutions.

Join us in this webinar where we’ll review how to write an academic CV that will help you stand out in the hiring process.

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What do I need to include in my academic CV?
• How should I format an academic CV?
• How can I make my CV stand out from others?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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PhDs work wherever smart people are needed. In today’s creative economy, a faculty career isn’t the only option for PhDs who are seeking engaging and rewarding work. PhDs work in every part of the economy – industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government.

But what career pathway will be right for YOU?

This special workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, PhDs and postdocs through a series of exercises to help them evaluate career options and identify next steps in building their career either as faculty or beyond the professoriate.

Every Wednesday in March from 9 AM - 9:30 AM (PST)

Format: The virtual workshops include instruction, reflective prompts and exercises, and opportunities for participants to ask questions directly to the Beyond Prof team.

Who should attend: This series is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• Is a faculty career path right for me?
• What other career options are available to PhDs in my discipline?
• How to identify career pathways that are right for me?
• What can I do with my PhD?

Specific dates and topics:
• March 6, - Introduction to Optimal Career Pathway/Career Satisfaction
• March 13, - How to identify your values
• March 20, - How to identify your most marketable skills
• March 27, - How to research career options best suited for you

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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PhDs are often told by employers that they are overqualified for positions. But they're also told that they don't have enough experience. So, which is it?

Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on how to breakdown the overqualified vs. underqualified conundrum. Learn concrete strategies for overcoming this obstacle in your job search and how to communicate your value to employers.

This webinar is uniquely designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• How should I describe my skills and experience to nonacademic employers?
• How do I communicate the value I bring to nonacademic positions?
• How can I prove I’m a qualified candidate when I do not have direct industry experience?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

Hosted and Presented by Beyond the Professoriate

The academic job market is highly competitive, and you want to stand out as a candidate. By attending this webinar, you’ll gain the insights and knowledge you need to prepare application documents that will highlight your potential as a scholar in your field.

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What are the major stages of an academic job search?
• What are faculty search committees looking for in a candidate?
• What documents do I need to write to prepare to go on the market?
• How do I navigate interviews during the academic job search process?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

Hosted and Presented by Beyond the Professoriate

• May 6 - What Employers Actually Value About Your Degree
• May 7 - How to write a resume
• May 8 - How to network when you don’t have a network
• May 9 - Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search
• May 10 - How to find jobs that will give you stability
• May 11 - Career Panels

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social media platforms. It’s the number one place companies post jobs, and it’s where recruiters look for talent.

As a PhD in career transition, you need to be on LinkedIn, confidently connecting with other professionals, sharing resources, and connecting with employers. Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar on how to make the most of LinkedIn and improve your online professional presence.

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What role does an online professional profile play in my job search?
• What strategies can I apply to build my personal brand online?
• How can I be sure to maintain and enhance my presence online?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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Much of the job search process is about persuasive communication: you want to convince a hiring manager that you’re the right fit for the job. So how can PhDs effectively communicate their skills and advanced training to employers?

Join Beyond the Professoriate in this upcoming webinar where you’ll learn what employers look for in candidates, and how you can communicate your value as a PhD to employers.

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What do employers look for in job candidates?
• How do you determine what an employer wants?
• How do I show I’m the right person for the job?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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Get ready for the academic job market by attending the Academic Job Market Boot Camp 2023. Designed to help you stand out as a candidate, these workshops will demystify the various documents that make up an application package. You’ll learn strategies you need to clearly and confidently communicate who you are as an educator and scholar to hiring committees.

These virtual workshops are designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all disciplines who want to strengthen their application package.

Can’t make it live? Replays will be available — register in advance to receive notification.
• Aug 19 - Cover Letters
• Aug 20 - Research statements
• Aug 21 - Teaching statements
• Aug 22 - Teaching portfolios
• Aug 23 - Diversity statements

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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PhDs and postdocs are busy. There’s so much to do NOW that it’s hard to think long term.

But what will you do after your PhD? Have you started exploring career options yet? It’s important to think about these questions early because a job search can take 6+months.

This webinar will help you make goals and set priorities so that you can be successful in your program AND prepared to launch your career. It is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• How do I find time to add job searching to my already busy to-do list?
• How can I make choices about coursework and research now that will set me up for future success?
• What do non-academic employers want to see in PhDs transitioning out of academia?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. So many doctoral students and postdocs struggle to maintain a work/life balance. Teaching! Research! Publishing! Conferences! Job searching! Sometimes we may also neglect our personal lives, which can take a toll on our mental health.

This webinar on time management will give you the tools and strategies you need to strike a balance between the expectations of your program and your personal life/values. It is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• How do I balance research, teaching, and the other demands of my doctoral program or postdoc position?
• How do I find time to work on job searching while also honoring other commitments such as family, relationship, exercise, etc?
• How do I maintain a healthy work-life balance?
• What are some time-management techniques that can work for me?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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Studies show that up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking and referrals.

But what do you do if you don’t have a network? What if the only people you know are academics? This interactive webinar will show you how to build a network of professionals working in career fields that interest you. You’ll learn how to network authentically and how to avoid common networking mistakes.

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• How do I network in a way that feels genuine (rather than awkward or self-serving)?
• Where do I begin networking?
• What tools can I use to help grow my network?
• How do I approach professionals working in fields of interest when I don’t know them?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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To land a tenure-track job, you’ve got to publish. To be successful, you need to know where to submit your work and what academic publishers are looking for in submissions. This webinar will explain the academic publishing process. You’ll learn tips and strategies to help you be successful as a scholar.

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• How do I know when my research is ready to be published?
• How do I draft and revise my own work to improve its chances of publication?
• How does peer review work?
• What is an expected timeline for academic publishing?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

Hosted and Presented by Beyond the Professoriate

PhDs and Postdocs often approach resume writing as a self-reflective exercise — they “convert” their CV into a resume and focus on their academic accomplishments. But if you’re trying to catch a hiring manager’s attention, this is a failed strategy.

Instead, PhDs and postdocs should treat their resume as a persuasive document, designed to convince a hiring manager to contact you for an interview. An effective resume focuses less on your list of accomplishments and more on describing how you can solve a hiring manager’s problems.

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What do I need to include in my resume?
• What are common mistakes PhDs make on the resume?
• How can I apply more effective strategies to ensure my resume catches the attention of the hiring manager?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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You’ve submitted your faculty job applications and are now anxiously awaiting to hear back about interviews. Maybe you’ve already booked your first screening interview and you’re wondering what to expect. What kinds of questions will be asked? How should you prepare for a virtual interview?

Join us for this upcoming webinar on how to prepare for first round interviews. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What is the typical format of a 1, round interview?
• What types of questions can I expect to be asked?
• What is the best way to answer common questions that will help me stand out as a candidate?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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Layoffs, return to office, generative AI. Everything about today’s job market feels like it’s in flux. So how have the events of 2024 impacted job options for PhDs?

Join the Beyond the Prof staff as we reflect on what we learned in 2024 and how you should approach your job search in 2025.

This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
• What were the big job market trends affecting PhD hiring in 2024?
• What sectors of the economy are growing and which are shrinking?
• Given the year that’s been, what modifications do I need to make in my job search?
• What factors will affect PhD job searching in 2025?

Register here: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/events/

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