Career Events for Students & Alumni

Upcoming events

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MIDS Career Services Overview

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Are you thinking of making a job or career change? We can help!

Portfolio Review Night

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Guest alumni provide individual and small group feedback and advice on your portfolio.

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Maximizing MICS for Academic and Career Success

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Get ready to make the most of your time in MICS.

Maximizing MICS for Academic and Career Success

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Get ready to make the most of your time in MICS.

Revamp Your Resume

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Is your resume looking old and tired? It is time to revamp it.

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Elevate Your Resume: Tips for Experienced Professionals

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Craft a standout resume that highlights your achievements and demonstrates your leadership and business value to employers.

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AI in Recruitment

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

What job seekers need to know about the AI technologies used by recruiters today and how AI influences hiring decisions.

Master LinkedIn: Stand Out and Grow Your Career

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Learn expert strategies to optimize your LinkedIn profile, connect with industry leaders, and stand out to recruiters.

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Negotiation Workshop

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Negotiation techniques and strategies to help you negotiate your salary with confidence

Previous events

Atlassian Headquarters, 465 Pine St., San Francisco

Atlassian Tech Trek

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Current MIMS students visit Atlassian to learn more about the company, available career paths, and a day in the life at Atlassian.

AMA with Google DeepMind UX Designer Meena Kaushik (MIMS ’20)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PST

Alum Meena Kaushik (MIMS ’20) is a Sr. UX Designer with Google DeepMind. Join us for a casual discussion about a day in the life, with plenty of time for Q&A.

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I School Community Virtual Speed Networking

Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

A fun, casual speed networking session to build connections with students and alumni from all of our degree programs.

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From Service to Success: Veteran Insights for Career Transitions

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can be both exciting and challenging. I School alumni military veterans share their own experiences and tips for a successful transition.

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Utilizing CliftonStrengths in your Brand & Job Search

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Connect your unique strengths to your career story and leave employers with a clear sense of the value you bring.

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Career Spotlight: Careers in Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Alumni panelists describe their experiences and tips for a career in AI

I School & MaCSS Student Mixer

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

An in-person social mixer for Master of Computational Social Science (MaCSS) and School of Information students.

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Panel Discussion: Careers in Technology Policy

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Hear from industry leaders and former government practitioners on how to join this dynamic, high-impact field.

Master LinkedIn and Elevate Your Career

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Learn expert strategies to optimize your LinkedIn profile, connect with industry leaders, and stand out to recruiters.

Elevate Your Resume: Tips for Experienced Professionals

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Craft a standout resume that highlights your achievements and demonstrates your leadership and business value to employers.

Cal Virtual Master’s & Ph.D. Career Fair

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sponsored by UC Berkeley Career Engagement

Intro to CliftonStrengths

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

The CliftonStrengths assessment can help you better understand your talents and bring your best to your academic, professional, and personal lives. In this introductory workshop, you will learn about strengths-based development and interpret your assessment results with other I Schoolers.

Maximizing MICS for Academic and Career Success

Monday, September 29, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

Get ready to make the most of your time in MICS.

Revamp Your Resume

Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

Is your resume looking old and tired? It is time to revamp it.

Resume Review Night

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A fun evening of networking and speed dating-style resume review with employers and alumni.