Learn how to promote your research and create a virtual community of Tweeple. This workshop will be led by Kayla Isenberg, (Senior Director of Digital Engagement, University Relations). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Using Twitter Professionally" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute as part of our 2021-2022 PhD+ series. Workshops presented […]

Learn tips on how to distinguish yourself from the crowd and create a lasting impression in an evolving digital communications landscape. This workshop will be led by Andrea Limas (Assistant Director of Communications, Social Sciences Division). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Developing a Digital Reputation" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute […]

Participants will view an instructional video by former Career Center Career Coach Christina Hall prior to class. Class time will consist of Q&A and workshopping LinkedIn profiles, using LinkedIn tools. This workshop will be led by Leezel Ramos (Associate Director of Career Engagement, Career Success). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Designing […]

Learn how to craft your talk, warm up, deal with nerves, and engage your audience. This workshop will be led by Bri McWhorter (Activate to Captivate, Founder/CEO). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Public Speaking" is co-sponsored by The Humanities Institute as part of our 2021-2022 PhD+ series. Workshops presented by the Division […]

What does career diversity look like for a humanities PhD? How do we empower ourselves now to make values-driven choices about careers? What communities and resources are out there to help students and faculty think about these questions? In this workshop, we will discuss career diversity as an approach that can transform your thinking about […]

Students will view an instructional video by Sonya prior to class. Students will practice giving 3-minute-maximum presentations with slides about their graduate work. This workshop will be led by Sonya Newlyn (Professional Development Coordinator, Division of Graduate Studies). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Slide Presentation Design" is co-sponsored by The Humanities […]

Learn how to design a better website and how to use WordPress. Prior to October 26, if you don’t already have a personal professional website, create one. UCSC provides free access to WordPress (with several design templates) to faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students. This workshop will be led by Jason Chafin (Senior Web Developer, […]

Institutions of higher learning increasingly require faculty applicants to submit a statement of contributions to diversity. Learn what belongs in this statement and how to communicate it effectively. This workshop will be led by Herbie Lee, Ph.D. (Vice Provost for Academic Affairs). The Division of Graduate Studies' professional communication workshop on "Crafting the Contributions to […]

Applications for academic positions require a CV, and some alternative-academic employers also require them. Even if your post-graduate career will be outside academia, having a CV in addition to a resume will help you realize your transferable skills. This workshop will be led by Veronica Heiskell, Ph.D. (Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Student Employment, Career […]