Registration
Overview
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 postings and share your value with potential employers.
- Generate effective AI prompts to support responsible resume brainstorming and drafting.
- Evaluate AI-generated content 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 the session!
Note: This event is part of the UC-Wide Fall Biotech Industry Career Series for graduate students and postdocs. To learn more about the series and see the schedule of events, please visit https://career.ucsf.edu/UC-Industry-Series.
Speaker
Thi Nguyen, PhD is an international speaker who trains researchers in effectively telling their research and career stories. Thi draws from her experience in improv, teaching at all levels, and community-based education. She has trained researchers at over 20 organizations globally and serves as a facilitator for TEDxSTL speakers. She completed research training at UT Southwestern and the Gladstone Institutes.