Transition
Networking & career mentorship are essential components of successful career transitions. In order to facilitate networking amongst our members, alumni and invited speakers, we created a GPS-STEM LinkedIn Group. The goals of the group are to:
1) Encourage graduate students and postdocs to connect with one another and grow personal networks
2) Highlight GPS-STEM, campus-wide and local professional development & networking event
3) Share career opportunities and discuss current workforce trends
Networking Events
GPS-STEM partners with Orange County’s scientists organizations to provide an opportunity to network with industry professionals. The networking events serve as a platform to connect our trainees with OC professionals & also help us build academia<>industry collaborations.
GPS-STEM (GPS-BIOMED) partnered with local organized to organized 2 large Medtech Mega Mixers
- OC’s largest medical device networking organization, Device Alliance
- OC Regulator Affairs discussion group (OCRA)
- OC Biomedical Network (OCBN)
- Medical Innovation Exchange (MIx)
- Medtech Council
- Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)
Career and Networking Nights
Features professionals and alumni from diverse fields
- Medical and Regulatory Affairs
- Teaching Careers
- Alumni Night: Highlighting Diverse Careers in Biotech
LinkedIn Workshops
GPS-STEM organizes LinkedIn workshops in partnership with the Division of Career Pathways, UCI. Essential Reading:
- LinkedIn tips for scientists. Nature Blog
- The keys to a powerful linkedIn profile. Science, AAAS
- Seven tips for using LinkedIn as a Scientist. Addgene Blog
- 7 linkedIn hacks that get PhDs hired. Cheeky Scientist
Mentoring Program
Our Mentoring Program is focused on providing 1-on-1 professional mentoring to our PhD students and postdoctoral scientists. Through a series of on-campus and online meetings, we bring together current GPS-STEM members and UCI PhD/Postdoctoral Alumni working in Southern California businesses and institutions.
PhD and Postdoc Industry Career Transitions Certificate Program
Our Career Transition Series for PhDs and Postdocs in 2023 is a valuable learning opportunity for those looking to transition successfully from academia to their dream career. This 6-part workshop series covers a range of topics including Finding the Perfect Job, Creating a Winning Resume, and Acing the Interview. Our workshops are designed to provide practical strategies and insights to help you discover your ideal career, develop a compelling personal brand, and prepare for job interviews. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced career coaches and industry experts and gain the skills and confidence needed to navigate the job search process. Join us for this deep dive into career transition from Ph.D. or Postdoc and take the first (or next) step towards achieving your career goals.