Where did the summer go? Suddenly it’s the end of August, the fall semester has officially begun, new graduate student orientations will take place this Tuesday and Wednesday, and classes start on Thursday. Since there’s no easing back into school, you might consider diving into some of the workshops that will be offered over the next few weeks.
This Tuesday, August 24, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm Career Services is offering a workshop on “Nailing the Job Talk” in 166 Barrows Hall. Start preparing early for the on-campus interview you’ll hopefully land later this job cycle. Pre-registration is recommended.
For a more thorough introduction to the job search process consider attending Andrew Green’s “Academic Job Search in the Humanities and Social Sciences” series, beginning September 2. Over three sessions, Dr. Green will cover understanding the process and finding job announcements, preparing your application materials, and interviews, job talks, and negotiating the offer. This series takes place Thursday evenings (9/2, 9/9, and 9/16) from 5:00 – 6:30 pm in room 104 at the Career Center, which is located at 2111 Bancroft Way. Again, pre-registration is recommended.
On a lighter note, you can explore Berkeley and enjoy live music during the Downtown Berkeley MusicFest, which runs from August 20 – 29, with bands of all stripes playing at different venues around town. No matter what your musical taste, you’re sure to find something in the schedule that appeals.