Created in 2015-16, “Get Connected” is a series of events curated by GPB on topics of professional development for bioscience graduate students. Some events are organized and convened by GPB staff, others by UCLA partners such as the Graduate Division, Biomedical Library and the Career and Writing Centers. Get Connected is designed to make it easy for bioscience graduate students to find high-quality career and professional development opportunities that are appropriate to their interests.
Winter 2020
January 9th : Effective Resume Writing
Time: 9:00am-10:30am, Career Center, Room 200
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January 13th: Building a Tailored Cover Letter
Time: 3:00-4:30pm, Career Center, Room 200
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January 14th: Building Positive Mental Habits*
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Boyer Hall 130
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-positive-mental-habits-tickets-86030891713
January 15th: HIRE UCLA Job Fair
Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm, Ackerman Grand Ballroom
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January 21st : Preparing for the Career Fair and STEM Networking
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm, Career Center, Room 200
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January 24st : STEM Networking Breakfast
Time: 8:30am-10:00am, Bruin Reception Room
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January 28th: Maintaining Effective Communication *
Time: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, Boyer Hall 159
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maintaining-effective-communication-tickets-86038967869
Feb 3rd : Bioscience Women's Circle
Time: 10:00am-11:30am, Boyer Hall 159
Feb 4th : Establishing a Professional Online
Presence with LinkedIn
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm, Career Center, 200
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Feb 7th: Persuasive Interviewing
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm, Career Center, 200
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Feb 11th: Navigating Negotiation Workshop
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm, Career Center, 200
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Feb 11th : Dealing with Conflict *
Time: 4:30PM- 6:00PM, Boyer Hall 130
RSVP:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dealing-with-conflict-tickets-86152132347
Feb 19th: Should I Postdoc? A Guide for Graduate Students in STEM and the Health Sciences
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm, Career Center, 200
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Feb 20th: Careers in Higher Ed Administration
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm, Weyburn Terrace Village View Room
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Feb 25th: Confident Networking
Time: 12:00pm- 1:30pm, Career Center, 200
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Feb 25th: Managing Commitments *
Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM , Boyer Hall 130
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-commitments-tickets-86045818359
Feb 26th : Exploring Careers In... DATA SCIENCE
Time: 8:30am-10:30am, CNSI Lobby and Auditorium
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March 2nd : Bioscience Women's Circle*
Time: 10:00am-11:30am, Boyer Hall 159
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS**
Professional Development Resources
Career Preparation Toolkit: http://career.ucla.edu/Portals/14/Documents/PDF/Graduate_Services_Toolkit/Career_Preparation_Toolkit.pdf
Career Center Graduate Student Drop-Ins: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, CAREER CENTER 200
Graduate Writing Center, Workshops, Programs and Resources: https://gwc.gsrc.ucla.edu/
Graduate Writing Center Writing Consultation Appointments: https://gwc.gsrc.ucla.edu/Appointments