Professional relationships are key to navigating your current workplace, exploring career paths, and finding your next job opportunity. This page has tools and resources to help you manage these relationships skillfully.
UCSF alumni tell us again and again that networking is the single most important thing they did to explore careers or learn about new job opportunities. It might sound intimidating, but it's really just about building a community (and activating your existing connections) to help you on your way.
- Work through our guide to preparing for an informational interview
- View sample informational interview invitations and thank-you notes
- Watch our five-part video series on how to approach networking situations
- Find resources for making connections with professionals
Managing Relationships as a Student or Postdoc
Working relationships play a critical role in your experience as a PhD student or postdoc, both scientifically and professionally. Visit this page for resources to help you navigate these relationships skillfully, including how to assess your working relationship with your PI or research mentor and how to manage scientific collaborations.
People Manager Skills for Research Mentors
Many students and postdocs mentor interns or students throughout their time at UCSF and supervise people at some point in their career. Through a partnership with City College of San Francisco (CCSF), we offer a training program that prepares scientists to be effective research mentors and people managers. Visit this page to learn more about the program, when it is offered, and how to register.