Supporting Graduate Students' Academic and Professional Success
Career Pathways: Beyond Academia
Interested in pursuing diverse career options? Career Pathways: Beyond Academia is a professional development event that supports graduate students and postdocs in exploring "alt-ac" careers in education, industry, non-profit, and government. Learn how to frame and apply skills already acquired in graduate school, build professional networks, and become informed and prepared for the job market. Registration is required, and graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines are welcome to join.
Career Pathways: Beyond Academia will return in Winter 2026
Content below is for informational purposes only.
CV to Industry Resume Workshop
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Zoom
UCR Career Center Career Specialist Dr. Vanessa Lee will discuss the basics of resume writing, with a specific focus on how to effectively communicate information and experience from the standard Curriculum Vitae to a resume.
Where Are They Now? Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Panel
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Zoom
Hear from a diverse panel of UCR humanities and social sciences alumni about their journeys from their PhD studies into industry, non-profit, government, and "alt-ac" careers.
Keynote Address
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Career Center Join us for our Keynote Presentation
Gain insights into what employers are looking for in new PhD graduates and postdocs applying for industry, government, non-profit and 'alt-ac' jobs.
Lead I-Corps Instructor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Jay Gilberg. Dr. Jay Gilberg is an instructor at EPIC. As an entrepreneur, Jay founded and built an INC 500 Company, recognized as one of the 500 fastest growing, privately held companies in the US over a 5-year period.
Keynote Networking Lunch
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Career Center
Join us for a networking lunch with our keynote speaker and other workshop participants.
Introduction to Industry Cover Letters
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Career Center
Make your cover letter stand out! Learn the basics of effective cover letters and how you can better market your skills to potential employers. Bring the announcements for any jobs you are applying to and a draft of your cover letter.
LinkedIn and Effective Networking
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Career Center
Though it sometimes feels similar to other social media platforms, your LinkedIn is a personal landing page designed to market your skills or perspectives to other professionals and potential employers. In short, our profiles aren't for us, but for others. "LinkedIn Labs: Strategic Engagement" is a guided session that helps participants leverage the power of LinkedIn for professional growth and networking. This workshop includes hands-on activities, strategy development, and tips to optimize your LinkedIn experience.
“Dedicated to connecting people to their next big opportunity, DeNeatria has spent 10+ years in higher education, corporate, and startup spaces, making sure that people take the best next step for them. Working on both sides of the same coin, this job search enthusiast has been a university recruiter for Fortune 500 companies and career-coached over 1.3k individuals in tech and non-tech careers (including 800+ UCR students and alumni). Currently, as an Associate Director of Career Development within Purdue's School of Business, she orchestrates career development for business professionals, leveraging extensive experience in cultivating employer relations and end-to-end recruiting. Her mission: to empower MBA and MS students with the tools and insights to navigate their career paths effectively. Through crafting compelling program narratives and data-driven strategies, she enhances online educational offerings and student success outcomes. DeNeatria holds a B.A in Communication-Human Relations from Purdue University and M.Ed. in Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago.
Coffee Social & Mocktail Hour Networking Event
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Career Center Patio
No registration necessary. Coffee Social is open to all graduate students and postdocs.
Graduate students and postdocs, come and join us at the Career Center Patio for a special Coffee Social & Mocktail Networking Event with free mocktails, coffee, tea, and snacks. Please bring your student ID.
Where Are They Now? STEM Panel
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Zoom
Hear from a diverse panel of UCR STEM alumni about their journeys from their PhD studies into industry, non-profit, government, and "alt-ac" careers.
Your Elevator Pitch and Leveraging Your Transferable Skills
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Zoom
Are you ready to pivot yourself professionally? Join us for an interactive time of developing a good elevator pitch and leveraging your transferable skills to help you stand out to employers. This workshop will be presented by the UCR Career Center.