Workshops

Virtual

Many doctoral students and postdocs enter their PhD program with the goal of becoming a university professor. But today's academic job market is highly competitive, and a tenure-track role may not be the right fit for everyone. As your values, life circumstances, and career goals evolve, it is important to reassess what career paths align with your personal and professional needs. So how do you decide if a faculty job is right for you?Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar where we'll walk you through the key factors to consider as you evaluate whether a faculty career is the right path for you. PhDs are building careers in a wide range of roles — both within and beyond academia — and understanding your options is an important first step.This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:● How do I know if pursuing a faculty position is the right choice for me?● How long should I stay on the academic job market?● What are my options if I decide not to pursue a tenure-track path?By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development and Professionalism skills.Register ahead of time to access webinar: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-faculty-job-right-for-you/

Career Pathways, Conference Room, Irvine, California 92697, USA

Transform your academic experience into a powerful resume that captures the attention of employers. This session will cover key strategies for showcasing research, internships, volunteer work, and skills that are highly valued in various industries. Explore how to tailor your resume for different job roles, effectively communicate your qualifications, and avoid common mistakes. By the end of the session, you will have the tools and knowledge to design a professional resume that makes a lasting impression.By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism, and Technology skills.

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

Get tips on using Handshake and Division of Career Pathways resources to effectively search for part-time jobs.

Virtual

Get tips on using Handshake and Division of Career Pathways resources to effectively search for part-time jobs at this virtual webinar. 

Career Pathways, Conference Room, Irvine, California 92697, USA

Join us for a Student Panel, where you’ll hear firsthand stories, tips, and advice from your peers who have successfully landed and completed internships. They’ll share their journeys—the good, the challenging, and everything in between—to help you navigate your own path. Featuring UC Irvine students who interned at NVIDIA, Capital Group, GoodRx, Ultra Clean Technology, and PIMCO. Pizza will be available to students on a first come first serve basis in person. Please note that this is an in-person session, but this panel can also be viewed virtually through Zoom. 

Virtual

Transform your academic experience into a powerful resume that captures the attention of employers. This session will cover key strategies for showcasing research, internships, volunteer work, and skills that are highly valued in various industries. Explore how to tailor your resume for different job roles, effectively communicate your qualifications, and avoid common mistakes. By the end of the session, you will have the tools and knowledge to design a professional resume that makes a lasting impression. By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism, and Technology skills. 

Virtual

Get tips on using Handshake and Division of Career Pathways resources to effectively search for part-time jobs at this virtual webinar. By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Technology, and Inclusive Excellence skills. 

Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway, SBSG 1517, Irvine, California, United States of America

Come meet admissions representatives from top international relations programs! Tufts University (Fletcher School), Johns Hopkins University (SAIS), Columbia University (SIPA), and Georgetown University (SFS) will share information about graduate study and career outcomes in international relations, as well as application tips for their specific schools and graduate school generally.This event will be held at SBSG 1517. For directions, please use this link: Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway.This event is co-hosted with the UCI Social Sciences Academic Resource Center (SSARC). Learn more about their resources on their website: https://www.ssarc.socsci.uci.edu/By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Communication, and Professionalism skills.

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

If the word “networking” makes you a little uncomfortable, you’re not alone. In this interactive career lab, we’ll cover the foundations of effective networking and help you develop the skills that support career exploration and professional opportunity. You will practice short networking scenarios to learn how to introduce yourself in various social settings, build rapport with professionals, and conduct informational conversations that can lead to internships and jobs.This workshop is part of the Beyond Ring Road Series which a series of 75-minute workshops designed to help students prepare for graduation and life after UCI. The first 10 attendees will receive a free gift. All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a UCI-branded Hello Kitty or Snoopy plushy!By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism, Technology, and Inclusive Excellence skills.

Virtual

As a PhD exploring your career options, one of the most important things to understand is that academic and nonacademic employers value very different aspects of your PhD training and experience. This means that to job search effectively — in academia or beyond — you need to understand what each type of employer is looking for and adopt a strategy accordingly.This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering :● How is academic hiring different from nonacademic hiring?● What do nonacademic employers look for in a candidate, and how will that affect my job search?● Why do I need to focus my job search on a specific career pathway?By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development and Professionalism skills.The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-academic-nonacademic-hiring/

Virtual

Graduate education and postdoctoral training give PhDs the opportunity to develop deep expertise in a specific subject area. But for most PhDs who pursue nonacademic careers, what connects their graduate training to their professional life is not their subject matter — it is the skills, values, and interests they developed along the way.When starting a nonacademic job search, many doctoral students and postdocs ask: "What can I do with my PhD?" But that is often not the most useful place to start. A more productive question is: "What skills have I developed, and where can I apply them?"In this webinar, you will learn how to reflect on your graduate training, identify the transferable skills you’ve developed, and communicate your value clearly to nonacademic employers — in your job documents and in interviews. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:● How do I identify the skills I’ve developed in my graduate training?● What do nonacademic employers look for in a candidate — and how does my background align?● How do I communicate my value to employers when my expertise is highly specialized?By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development and Professionalism skills.The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-going-beyond-subject-matter/

Virtual

One of the most common struggles PhDs face early in their job search is identifying nonacademic career options that feel like a genuine fit. With a highly specialized background, it can be difficult to know where to begin — or how to evaluate whether a career path aligns with your skills, values, and goals. But career exploration does not have to be an overwhelming process. With the right framework, you can identify career pathways that make sense for your background and take concrete steps toward your job search. Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar where you'll learn how to begin identifying and researching nonacademic career options that align with your background and professional goals. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:● Why is it so difficult to identify career options that align with my background and expertise?● How do I research career options that fit my skills, values, and personal goals?● Once I have identified career options, where do I begin my job search?By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development and Professionalism skills.The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-research-career-options-in-industry/

Virtual

Learn about Curricular Practical Training and the internship search at this virtual webinar for international students.

Virtual

Networking is one of the most overlooked skills in a PhD job search. It is often seen as awkward, transactional, or evidence of "nepotism." But in practice, networking is how academics AND professionals build community. It is through community that academics and professionals find mentors, learn from others in their field, and stay informed about opportunities and areas of growth. Networking is also standard practice outside of academia, and an essential part of an effective job search — academic or nonacademic. The earlier you start building your network, the more it will work in your favor when opportunities arise. Join the Beyond Prof team for this webinar where we'll walk you through how to build and grow a network that supports your career goals, whether you are exploring careers in academia or beyond. This webinar is designed for doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:● How can networking help me in an academic or nonacademic job search?● Where do I find people to connect with?● How do I start if I have never done anything like this before?By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism, Technology, and Inclusive Excellence skills.The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/network-in-academia-and-beyond/

Virtual

PhDs build careers in every part of the economy — industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. A faculty career is only one of many paths available to PhDs seeking meaningful and intellectually engaging work. But how do you determine which career pathway is right for YOU? This special workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs through the key questions, frameworks, and strategies you need to clarify your values, identify your most marketable skills, and evaluate your options — so you can make an informed decision about whether a faculty career or a nonacademic path is the right fit for you. ● Prerecorded: How to decide and what you will need to consider● December 7: How to identify your values● December 8: How to identify your most marketable skills● December 9: How to build your network using on-campus resources● December 10: Practical considerations and your decision rubricBy participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism skills.The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-series-how-to-decide-2026/

Virtual

PhDs build careers in every part of the economy — industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. A faculty career is only one of many paths available to PhDs seeking meaningful and intellectually engaging work. But how do you determine which career pathway is right for YOU? This special workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs through the key questions, frameworks, and strategies you need to clarify your values, identify your most marketable skills, and evaluate your options — so you can make an informed decision about whether a faculty career or a nonacademic path is the right fit for you. ● Prerecorded: How to decide and what you will need to consider● December 7: How to identify your values● December 8: How to identify your most marketable skills● December 9: How to build your network using on-campus resources● December 10: Practical considerations and your decision rubricBy participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism skills.The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-series-how-to-decide-2026/

Virtual

PhDs build careers in every part of the economy — industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. A faculty career is only one of many paths available to PhDs seeking meaningful and intellectually engaging work. But how do you determine which career pathway is right for YOU? This special workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs through the key questions, frameworks, and strategies you need to clarify your values, identify your most marketable skills, and evaluate your options — so you can make an informed decision about whether a faculty career or a nonacademic path is the right fit for you. ● Prerecorded: How to decide and what you will need to consider● December 7: How to identify your values● December 8: How to identify your most marketable skills● December 9: How to build your network using on-campus resources● December 10: Practical considerations and your decision rubricBy participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism skills.The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-series-how-to-decide-2026/

Virtual

PhDs build careers in every part of the economy — industry, nonprofits, higher education, and government. A faculty career is only one of many paths available to PhDs seeking meaningful and intellectually engaging work. But how do you determine which career pathway is right for YOU? This special workshop series is designed to walk doctoral students, PhDs, and postdocs through the key questions, frameworks, and strategies you need to clarify your values, identify your most marketable skills, and evaluate your options — so you can make an informed decision about whether a faculty career or a nonacademic path is the right fit for you. ● Prerecorded: How to decide and what you will need to consider● December 7: How to identify your values● December 8: How to identify your most marketable skills● December 9: How to build your network using on-campus resources● December 10: Practical considerations and your decision rubricBy participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking, and Professionalism skills.The webinar will be held via Zoom webinar and will be recorded. Advanced registration is required: https://institutions.beyondprof.com/webinar-series-how-to-decide-2026/