When you think of a PhD graduate, does a plaid shirt with khaki pants come to mind? Well, you missed out. For all you future PhD recipients who don’t relish the publish-or-perish lifestyle but plan to sell your soul for the mighty dollar, I have great news: Career Pathway’s week can show you the way. We have prepared faculty panels, leader-led workshops, speakers, and FREE FOOD. Did I mention the FREE FOOD: salads, sandwiches, pastries, coffee and snacks? After you have satisfied your hunger, sign up for some of the available events. 

Interested in where some of UCR’s alums are doing these days:  

• 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.
• 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.

Need help preparing your job search documents:  

• 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 to market your skills to potential employers better. Bring the announcements for any jobs you are applying to and a draft of your cover letter.
• 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, specifically focusing on effectively communicating information and experience from the standard Curriculum Vitae to a resume. 

Want to develop some connections:  

• 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.  
• Coffee Social & Mocktail Hour Networking Event
  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Career Center Patio
  • No registration is necessary. Coffee Social is open to all graduate students and postdocs. Graduate students and postdocs, please visit the Career Center Patio for a special Coffee Social and mocktail Networking Event. There will be free mocktails, coffee, tea, and snacks. Please bring your student ID.

Need help learning how to market yourself to the competitive job market:   

• Your Elevator Pitch and Leveraging Your Transferable Skills
  • Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Zoom 
  • Are you ready to pivot professionally? Join us for an interactive workshop on developing a strong elevator pitch and leveraging your transferable skills to help you stand out to employers. The UCR Career Center will present this workshop. Make sure to sign up early, as these events are in high demand.