Career Center

Pause Previous The Straight A’s for Change Management In the Inside Higher Ed career advice column, Director Naledi Saul offers students and postdocs a framework for navigating uncertainty with clarity, integrity, and forward momentum. READ MORE EXTERNAL SITE (OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW) Changes to CPD Service Eligibility On July 1, OCPD services will be available only to individuals classified as UCSF students and those within one of the five UCSF postdoctoral HR title codes. Alumni may access services for six months. READ MORE 2 of 4 Dental Students: Explore Residency Options We're partnering with ADEA for the Annual Roads to Residency Series: Log into handshake and sign up! REGISTER HERE! EXTERNAL SITE (OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW) 2 of 4 Meet the Team! We're here to help you explore careers, position yourself competitively, build your professional network and navigate professional environments and relationship! MEET OUR TEAM! 2 of 4 The Straight A’s for Change Management In the Inside Higher Ed career advice column, Director Naledi Saul offers students and postdocs a framework for navigating uncertainty with clarity, integrity, and forward momentum. READ MORE EXTERNAL SITE (OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW) 2 of 4 Changes to CPD Service Eligibility On July 1, OCPD services will be available only to individuals classified as UCSF students and those within one of the five UCSF postdoctoral HR title codes. Alumni may access services for six months. READ MORE Dental Students: Explore Residency Options We're partnering with ADEA for the Annual Roads to Residency Series: Log into handshake and sign up! REGISTER HERE! EXTERNAL SITE (OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW) Meet the Team! We're here to help you explore careers, position yourself competitively, build your professional network and navigate professional environments and relationship! MEET OUR TEAM! The Straight A’s for Change Management In the Inside Higher Ed career advice column, Director Naledi Saul offers students and postdocs a framework for navigating uncertainty with clarity, integrity, and forward momentum. READ MORE EXTERNAL SITE (OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW) Next   Welcome to the Office of Career and Professional Development We teach UCSF students and postdoctoral scholars the information and skills they need to explore career options, make skillful career decisions, position themselves competitively, and navigate professional spaces with confidence and integrity. Our goal is to demystify career development and provide clear, actionable guidance for our learners, so they can do the work they care about and help others along the way.     Join Handshake Register for workshops and apply for jobs on our career platform. external site (opens in a new window)   Book Appointments Meet with a counselor to discuss your career goals.   Meet the Team Learn more about us; we're here to help! News and Advice Career updates and practical guidance: How OCPD supports our students and postdoctoral scholars   Career Exploration: The Making INformed Decisions (MIND) program is back!  Career exploration should not feel isolating or overwhelming. The MIND Program provides UCSF PhD students, postdocs, and select Master’s students with structure and community to do that work. Over 16 weeks, participants gain practical tools, peer support, and guided access to professionals across sectors to make informed, confident career decisions.     Dentistry students explore speciality training options in Feburary. Choosing a residency is a high-stakes decision, and many students lack clear information. In February, we're partnering with ADEA to offer the Roads to Residency Series, connecting dental students with residents and faculty to demystify specialty training, applications, and career pathways.   Q. Can I apply to two internships at the same organization at the same time?   This week, master's student asks: I saw two different internships posted at the same company, and I'm interested in both. Is it appropriate to apply for two internships at the same company at the same time? Or will that make it look like I'm not serious?   external site (opens in a new window) Advice We Like: how to say no, professionally Want some ways to say no? Take 3 minutes and watch Vanessa Van Edwards, founder of the Science of People, give you strategies - and language! - to turn people down professionally.    We're teaching student pharmacists how to navigate social media. Coming soon! This winter quarter, Assistant Director Anna Reeves is partnering with the UCSF School of Pharmacy to pilot a new workshop on navigating professional identity and social media.  We want every student to know how to protect their professional reputation while building an intentional online presence in today’s scientific and health care workforce.     Q. Who's using career services at UCSF?   Turning data into access: As part of our evidence-based approach to career support, OCPD adopted Handshake to better understand who we are reaching across campus. Just six months in, we are engaging 96% of degree programs and have already reached 40% of students and postdoctoral scholars, allowing for more strategic, targeted outreach.  Get your free professional headshot Need a headshot for LinkedIn or a upcoming conference? Stop by the Iris Photo Booth in the Student Success Center at 500 Parnassus Ave, Millberry Union, Room 100W external site (opens in a new window) . It’s free, and no appointment is necessary. Upcoming Events WED 18 Chalk Talk Series: Session 5 at Mission Bay external site (opens in a new window) Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm WED 18 Choosing a Thesis Lab external site (opens in a new window) Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm THU 19 P2 Lunch with CPD at Parnassus external site (opens in a new window) Date: March 19, 2026 Time: 12:00 pm See all events Career Snapshot Check out our latest highlighted Career Snapshot external site (opens in a new window) on Instagram! 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