Social Sciences
Samples/Resources
View tailored sample resumes/CVs, cover letters, thank you notes, teaching philosophy and research statements, job/informational interview questions and informational interview request letters.
Verbal Communication skills
We offer programs, books and counseling appointments to help you practice your job or conference talk, interviewing skills, or a challenging professional conversation with an advisor, colleague or employer. We also help you find strategies to network at a conference/professional meeting.
Written Communication skills
We offer programming and counseling to work with you on your dissertation, manuscripts, grants, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, resume/CV or cover letter.
Job Search/Career Exploration
Our resources address career exploration in academe, industry, policy, science writing and more. Take assessment tools, including the Myers-Briggs and Strong Inventory, practice informational interviewing and check out library books to explore career options. We can also help you design a personal plan to organize your job search.
Teaching Skills and Academic Career Resources
The Preparing Future Faculty program offers opportunities to develop your teaching skills, to network with faculty from a variety of different academic settings, and to prepare for your academic job search.
Ethics Training
Each year we offer ethics training on both Mission Bay and Parnassus campuses.
Leadership and Management
Every other year we offer a two-day Scientific Leadership and Management course.
Appointments
Schedule a confidential one-on-one appointment to discuss your professional and career development.