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node-page slider-secondary clearfix" about="/gsp/timeline" typeof="sioc:Item foaf:Document"> <span property="dc:title" content="Timeline for Engaging OCPD" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="sioc:num_replies" content="0" datatype="xsd:integer" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--70-30"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p class="bigtype">Welcome to the timeline for engaging with OCPD! On this page you’ll find two timelines: one for PhD graduate students and one for postdoctoral scholars.</p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="" height="200" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra2771/f/wysiwyg/timeline.png" width="200" /></p> </div> </div> <hr /> <h2>The timeline is not a recipe – it’s a menu</h2> <p>We don’t expect you to use all of the resources. Instead, choose from it what you would like. The timing of each resource is a serving suggestion, but there is flexibility to use our resources at the time that feels right for you. Think of the four areas of career and professional development like courses in a meal - we recommend selecting resources from each of them during your time at UCSF. If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend starting at the top and working your way down.</p> <div class="gentlecallout"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols layout--50-50"> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--first bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="/sites/g/files/tkssra2771/f/wysiwyg/OCPD%20Programs%20Timeline%20%28graduate%20students%29%2016_9%20v4.8.pdf" target="_blank">PhD Graduate Student OCPD Timeline<br /> <br /> <img alt="PhD Gradudate Student OCPD Timeline" height="281" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra2771/f/wysiwyg/OCPD%20Programs%20Timeline%20%28graduate%20students%29%2016_9%20v4.8.jpg" width="500" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="#PhD">PhD Graduate Student OCPD Timeline Text Only Version</a></p> </div> <div class="wysiwyg_twocols--second bg--transparent"> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="/sites/g/files/tkssra2771/f/wysiwyg/OCPD%20Programs%20Timeline%20%28postdocs%29%2016_9%20v3.3.pdf" target="_blank">Postdoctoral Scholars OCPD Timeline<br /> <br /> <img alt="" height="281" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra2771/f/wysiwyg/OCPD%20Programs%20Timeline%20%28postdocs%29%2016_9%20v3.3.jpg" width="500" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="#Postdoc">Postdoctoral Scholars OCPD Timeline Text Only Version</a></p> </div> </div> <p>Each timeline is a Gantt-style chart that shows the OCPD programs (shaded rectangles) and resources (open rectangles) that are relevant for PhD students or postdocs. The color of the rectangles corresponds with one of the four aspects of career and professional development, which are named on the left (we’ve used these same categories to organize our website). The horizontal position and length of the rectangles corresponds to when we recommend engaging with these resources over the course of a PhD or postdoc.</p> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <p>What does this timeline do?</p> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" aria-label="Things the timeline does" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <ul> <li>Catalogues all of OCPD's resources in one place, including links to each resource on our webpage</li> <li>Indicates when each OCPD resource is relevant and available</li> <li>Demonstrates how OCPD programs can be taken in conjunction for maximal benefit</li> <li>Suggests structure for students and postdocs making IDPs, yearly plans, or career plans</li> <li>Normalizes career and professional development as part of every stage of a PhD or postdoc</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="true" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <p>How can I use the timeline?</p> </div> <div aria-hidden="false" aria-label="Ways to use the timelines" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <p>However it would help you! Here are some of our suggestions:</p> <ul> <li>Check in with the timeline once per year to see what programs or resources you may benefit from</li> <li>Download the PDF and click on resources and programs to learn more about them on our website</li> <li>Bring it to a planning conversation with your mentor or PI to make sure that career and professional development are part of your training</li> <li>Share it with a labmate, classmate, or mentee to demonstrate your support for their career and professional development</li> <li>Print it out and post it on a bulletin board in your hallway or gathering space to spread the word about OCPD’s resources</li> <li>Learn about the wide range of topics that are part of career and professional development</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p> </p> <hr /> <p> Text only versions for screen readers</p> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="false" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <p><a id="PhD" name="PhD"></a>PhD Graduate Student OCPD Timeline - Text Version</p> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Timeline for engaging with OCPD as a graduate student</h2> <p>One-on-one counseling. As soon as you start at UCSF, we are here to support your success in your program and in your next career step. Our approach is trainee-centered and career-agnostic. <a href="/appointments">Come talk to us</a>!</p> <p>Ray Care, PhD<br /> Linda Louie, PhD<br /> David Blancha, PhD</p> <p>How to use this timeline</p> <p>This timeline is a suggestion for when to use OCPD’s resources for your maximum benefit. Annual programs are listed in all years in which they are appropriate.</p> <p>One-on-one counseling is offered and recommended year-round every year that you are at UCSF and up to one year after you graduate. Other programs are listed in the year and quarter in which they are available and recommended below.</p> <h2>The timeline</h2> <h3>Year 1</h3> <h4>Navigating Your Time at UCSF</h4> <ul> <li>Conducting rotations - program</li> <li>Choosing a thesis lab - program</li> <li>Conducting Successful Rotations - resource</li> </ul> <h3>Year 2</h3> <h4>Navigating Your Time at UCSF</h4> <ul> <li>Starting in a new position - program</li> <li>Finding your mentors - program</li> <li>Using an Individual Development Plan - resource</li> </ul> <h4>Professional Skills</h4> <ul> <li>Evidence-Based Teaching Course - program</li> <li>Successful Grants Library - resource</li> </ul> <h4>Career Exploration</h4> <h4>Finding and Applying for Jobs</h4> <h3>Year 3</h3> <h4>Navigating Your Time at UCSF</h4> <ul> <li>Managing PI relationship - program</li> <li>Managing collaborations - program</li> <li>Using an Individual Development Plan - resource</li> </ul> <h4>Professional Skills</h4> <ul> <li>Inclusive Research Mentor Course - program</li> <li>Transferable Skills for PhD Career Paths: Develop skills valuable in all careers - resource</li> </ul> <h4>Career Exploration</h4> <ul> <li>Introduction to Career Exploration: MIND class and Peer Teams - program</li> <li>Career Paths - resource</li> <li>Career Exploration Roadmap - resource</li> <li>Peer Teams: Work towards your career exploration and job goals with others doing the same - program</li> </ul> <h4>Finding and Applying for Jobs</h4> <ul> <li>Faculty Career Series: Explore and apply for faculty positions - program</li> <li>Academic Career Readiness Assessment - resource</li> </ul> <h3>Year 4</h3> <h4>Navigating Your Time at UCSF</h4> <ul> <li>Navigating workplace politics - program</li> <li>Having a career conversation - program</li> <li>Build Your Professional Network - resource</li> </ul> <h4>Professional Skills</h4> <ul> <li>Inclusive Research Mentor Course - program</li> <li>Transferable Skills for PhD Career Paths: Develop skills valuable in all careers - resource</li> </ul> <h4>Career Exploration</h4> <ul> <li>Introduction to Career Exploration: MIND class and Peer Teams - program</li> <li>Getting Experience: Support for internships and experiential learning - program</li> <li>Employer Information Sessions - programs</li> <li>Opportunities Board: Find internships, teaching opportunities, jobs - resource</li> <li>Peer Teams: Work towards your career exploration and job goals with others doing the same - program</li> </ul> <h4>Finding and Applying for Jobs</h4> <ul> <li>Faculty Career Series: Explore and apply for faculty positions - program</li> <li>Search, apply, interview, negotiate: Support for all career paths - program</li> <li>Academic Career Readiness Assessment - resource</li> <li>Sample application materials - resource</li> </ul> <h3>Year 5</h3> <h4>Navigating Your Time at UCSF</h4> <ul> <li>Considering a postdoc - program</li> <li>Interviewing to avoid a bad fit - program</li> <li>Build Your Professional Network - resource</li> </ul> <h4>Professional Skills</h4> <ul> <li>Business Concepts for Scientists - program</li> <li>Transferable Skills for PhD Career Paths: Develop skills valuable in all careers - resource</li> </ul> <h4>Career Exploration</h4> <ul> <li>Getting Experience: Support for internships and experiential learning - program</li> <li>Employer Information Sessions - programs</li> <li>Opportunities Board: Find internships, teaching opportunities, jobs - resource</li> <li>Peer Teams: Work towards your career exploration and job goals with others doing the same - program</li> </ul> <h4>Finding and Applying for Jobs</h4> <ul> <li>Search, apply, interview, negotiate: Support for all career paths - program</li> <li>Sample application materials - resource</li> </ul> <p>Footer</p> <p>Revised March 2023. Copyright 2023 The Regents of the University of California, Office of Career and Professional Development, University of California, San Francisco.</p> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-item"> <div aria-expanded="false" class="header-text" role="button" tabindex="0"> <p><a id="Postdoc" name="Postdoc"></a>Postdoctoral Scholar OCPD Timeline - Text Version</p> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="content-text" role="region" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Timeline for engaging with OCPD as a postdoctoral scholar</h2> <h3>How to use this timeline</h3> <p>This timeline is a suggestion for when to use OCPD’s resources for your maximum benefit. Annual programs are listed in all years in which they are appropriate. Post it in your office, lab, or common space!</p> <p>One-on-one counseling is offered and recommended year-round every year that you are at UCSF and up to one year after you graduate. Other programs are listed in the year and quarter in which they are available and recommended below.</p> <h2>The timeline</h2> <h3>1:1 Counseling</h3> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Whether your next step is at another university or beyond, we are here to help with every step of the process. Our approach is trainee-centered and career-agnostic. Come talk to us!</span></p> <p>Ray Care, PhD<br /> Linda Louie, PhD<br /> David Blancha, PhD</p> <p>Navigating Your Time at UCSF</p> <p>Recommended programs for early-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Starting in a new position</li> <li>Finding your mentors</li> <li>Managing PI relationship</li> </ul> <p>Recommended resources for early-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Assess Your Working Relationship With Your PI</li> </ul> <p>Recommended programs for mid-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Managing collaborations</li> <li>Workplace Navigation</li> <li>Navigating workplace politics</li> </ul> <p>Recommended resources for mid-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Using an Individual Development Plan</li> </ul> <p>Recommended programs for late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Having a career conversation</li> <li>Interviewing to avoid a bad fit</li> </ul> <p>Recommended resources for late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Build Your Professional Network</li> </ul> <h3>Professional Skills</h3> <p>Recommended programs for early-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Evidence-Based Teaching Course</li> </ul> <p>Recommended resources for early-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Successful Grants Library</li> </ul> <p>Recommended programs for mid-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Inclusive Research Mentor Course</li> </ul> <p>Recommended resources for mid-stage and late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Transferable Skills for PhD Career Paths Recognize and develop skills that are valuable in all careers</li> </ul> <p>Recommended programs for late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Business Concepts for Scientists</li> </ul> <h3>Career Exploration</h3> <p>Recommended programs for early-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Introduction to Career Exploration MIND class and Peer Teams</li> </ul> <p>Recommended resources for early-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Career Exploration Roadmap</li> </ul> <p>Recommended programs for mid-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Getting Experience Support for experiential learning</li> </ul> <p>Recommended resources for mid-stage and late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Career paths</li> <li>Opportunities Board Find teaching opportunities, jobs, and more</li> </ul> <p>Recommended programs for late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Employer Information Sessions Learn about companies that are hiring</li> </ul> <h3>Finding and Applying for Jobs</h3> <p>Recommended resources for early-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Academic Career Readiness Assessment Use faculty hiring requirements to shape your training and application materials</li> </ul> <p>Recommended programs for early-stage, mid-stage and late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Peer Teams Work towards your career exploration and job goals with others doing the same</li> </ul> <p>Recommended programs for mid-stage and late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Faculty Career Series: Exploring and preparing for faculty positions, applying, interviewing, and negotiating</li> <li>Search, apply, interview and negotiate for jobs, support for all career paths</li> </ul> <p>Recommended resources for mid-stage and late-stage postdocs:</p> <ul> <li>Sample application materials; cover letters, resumes, CVs, and statements</li> </ul> <h3>Footer</h3> <p>Revised March 2023. 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