Tuesday, October 7th, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Chris Dillon, Ph.D., Former Senior Director, Oncology Research Unit at Pfizer

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Are you interested in learning more about careers outside of academia? This session will provide an overview of the various career pathways and roles available in industry and the different types of industry employers and companies. |

Participants will learn about the importance of culture in industry settings and how fit can be an important consideration for a role and within an organization. Differences between industry and academic cultures and tips for learning about and finding opportunities in industry will be discussed. don't miss this change to gain insights about industry careers and culture from a PhD who successfully transitioned from an academic postdoc position.

Tuesday, October 14th, 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Gaby Barrios, Ph.D., Assistant Director for STEM PhDs for UCLA's Graduate Career Services.  

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Looking for a job or internship in industry? Join us to learn and practice strategies for identifying what elements of a job or internship are most important to you, efficiently using online tools, and creating systems to find, apply to, and track jobs or internships.

Tuesday, October 21st, 12-1pm
Alexandra Colón-Rodríguez, Ph.D., Sr. Program Manager, Genentech Postdoc Program.


Curious about what it’s like to pursue a postdoc outside of academia? This special session features the head of the Genentech Postdoctoral Program, who will share insights on designing impactful postdoctoral training in industry. 

We’ll explore how industry postdocs differ from academic appointments, the skills and opportunities they provide, and what makes candidates successful in the transition. Whether you are considering industry as a career path or simply want to broaden your perspective, this is a unique opportunity to learn directly from a leader shaping the future of biomedical training in the private sector. 

Tuesday, October 28, 12-1pm
Thi Nguyen, Ph.D. 

Join us for a workshop that guides you through writing an industry-focused resume while using generative AI responsibly. We'll discuss combining brainstorming, crafting helpful gen AI prompts, avoiding buzzwords and evaluating and personalizing the results. Through hands-on exercises and peer feedback, you'll leave with part of a refined resume that positions you for your next step. 

By the end of this session, you will

• Translate Academic Experience: highlight transferable skills, research expertise and leadership experiences to align with sector expectations. 
• Write Bullet Points with Job-Specific Measurable Specificity: Develop strategies to personalize your resume for specific job postdings and share your value with potential employers.
• Generate effective AI prompts to support responsible resume brainstorming and drafting
• Evaluate AI-generated contect for relevance and authenticity - avoiding keyword stuffing and generic phrasing. 

 If you have one, feel free to bring a copy of your most recent resume or CV to work on in session!

Tuesday, November 4th, 12-1 p.m.
Andrew Green, Ph.D., Associate Director Graduate Students and Special Project, UC Berkeley Career Engagement

At the interview stage, your accomplishments no longer speak for you; so join us to get advice on how to convey your value. This session covers the structure of a typical interview in biotech, how to prepare, how to respond to typical interview questions, advice to avoid common mistakes and Q&A we're well answer your questions.