Graduate Student Workshops

To view each quarter's graduate-student program schedule, and to register, please visit Port Triton at https://ucsd-csm.symplicity.com/students/. 

All workshops require advance registration. 

View and print a complete CSC Program Calendar (pdf) for this quarter.

If you have any questions, or need further information regarding program or login information,
please call 858.534.3750, or visit the Career Services Center (on Library Walk).

Questioning Career Transition Group for Ph.D. Students
Each quarter this unique, five-session series helps doctoral students through the often difficult decision-making process of whether to pursue an academic faculty career or an alternative. 

Each workshop includes large and small group exercises, discussions, and assignments to help each student gain insight into their personality preferences, values, transferable skills, and personal goals. 

Participants are expected to commit to all five sessions throughout the quarter.  Space is limited.

Facilitators
Christina Lambert, PhD, UCSD Psychological & Counseling Services
Joe Cribari, MA Graduate Student Career Advisor

Industry positions

Looking Beyond Academia Series
This three-part series of workshops contains strategies, exercises, and small-group discussions designed to take you through the steps that will help you make an informed and affirmative choice of a career outside of academe—you will likely have more than one!

On-Camera Interview Practice for Graduate Students (non-academic)
Practice answering typical industry interview questions (on camera) and get immediate feedback from a career advisor and your peers in this relaxed and supportive environment. This workshop will teach you effective interview techniques and strategies, plus help you develop questions to assist you in gaining greater insight into any position and company, during an interview.  Space is limited.

It’s Never Too Early to Think About the Job Search: Start Learning About and Preparing for Life After Graduate School

This workshop focuses on early preparation (even during the first year) for life after graduate school, whether you plan a transition into an academic or non-academic career.  Don’t wait until your last year, or when the pressure is on to find a job, to start building your CV or Résumé, recognize your skills and qualifications, and start making contacts.

Academic positions

On-Camera Interview Practice for Ph.D. Students
Master the academic interview: practice answering typical committee questions (on camera) and get immediate feedback from a career advisor and your peers.  This workshop will help you articulate clearly who you are and what you want to do, and also help you develop questions that will help ensure you are making the right decision, when accepting an offer.  Space is limited.

The Academic Job Search
Small liberal arts colleges don't hire on the same basis as large, research universities such as UCSD or UCLA.  Get a head start on preparing to go On the Market next fall.

This three-part workshop is designed to provide an overview of the Academic Job Search process from the perspective of the search committee and help you figure out how to present your credentials, on paper and in person, in the strongest possible manner.