UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education: Teaching the Region. Building the Workforce.
We’ve seen thousands of layoffs in the San Francisco Bay area alone and if you’ve experienced this kind of sudden change, it can be an emotional roller coaster. Here’s some advice from UCSC Silicon Valley Dean P.K. Agarwal about how to set yourself for a better opportunity.
FROM THE DEAN’S DESK By most measures, it is a great time to be in the job market. On the … More
A career in UX design is a long way from working as a Navy photographer and plunging 91 feet to the ocean floor to document explosive ordinance cleanups off the coast of Africa.
So much of our career success is determined by where we set our gaze, the goals we set for ourselves, the relationships we build and the risks we take. When I was growing up, I was fascinated by computer technologies. I dove passionately into the world of technology and it has been quite a journey.
FROM THE DEAN’S DESK There has been a lot of uncertainty this past year. As we’ve waited for clearer skies, … More
What are the top 10 soft skills you need to be job ready and grow your career? Learn about them in the new UCSC Silicon Valley online Soft Skills course. It’s free!
In this video by P.K. Agarwal, dean of UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, you’ll hear some tips for navigating the professional world during the pandemic.
Now that we’re looking at an extended period of living mostly within the confines of our own homes and working remotely, it may be the perfect time to refocus our professional outlook and reflect on how to push forward even while the ground is shifting below us. Is there an opportunity in this crisis that we come out of it more successful, personally and professionally?
In “Redesigning Your Career: An Accelerated Workshop,” Reynold Lewke teaches job seekers how to craft a personal brand and prepare for job interviews.
“Overcoming failure can set you on a new and better path.”
“Would you be brave enough to do this?”
“If it’s viable, it will grow.”
“While you are busy focusing on your business I am busy in the details of your business…”
“LinkedIn is an iterative process. Use it to meet new people, build trust, cultivate relationships and always engage.”
Make it crystal clear why you’re the right match for the position you’re specifically targeting.
What do you bring to their table?
“It’s been a tight market—even in this (EDA) niche.”
“Not everybody will be working directly in AI.”
“Don’t wait around for some day.”
“I have never landed any internship, fellowship or job just from the traditional interview process.”
“AI Frontiers is a great opportunity for our students.”
“We need to know what to track and how.”
“Now I have organization and structure and clients.”
