UC San Diego Career Center

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Our career fairs are back! Whether you’re looking to secure an internship, full or part-time position, dive into the fall recruiting season with a new series of niche virtual career fairs. Each event will be held from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and will be hosted on Handshake. Register today to engage with leading employers!

Science and Technology Fair: Day 1
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Register -> https://bit.ly/33p4Miy

Science and Technology Fair: Day 2
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Register -> https://bit.ly/34q4aZl

Marketing, Finance, Consulting & Operations and
Business Fair
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Register -> https://bit.ly/3juWivM

Government, Government Contractor,
Education/Non-profit and Public Service Fair
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Register -> https://bit.ly/33p4WGG

Start-Ups and Companies < 200 People
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Register -> https://bit.ly/33pWd73

And although San Diego’s organized design community is still developing, several institutions, key partners and designers have collaborated to launch the inaugural San Diego Design Week: a five- day series of talks, tours, and workshops that is a citywide celebration of design at large.

This virtual conference that features a session by Don Norman, director of The Design Lab and author of “The Design of Everyday Things, starts Wednesday and it's free!

San Diego Design Week celebrates creativity and innovation Inaugural event, presented by Mingei International Museum, is aimed at unifying, raising profile of the industry in San Diego

Do you know how to find the hidden job market?

How to find the hidden job market | LinkedIn The hidden job market is often advertised as the solution to many job seekers' struggles. One career expert suggests two strategies for tapping into it.

Hiring is still happening despite the ongoing economic downturn. Here are some of the companies hiring right now, according to Linkedin news.

Here’s who’s hiring right now Companies from industries spanning from technology to retail are hiring to meet increased demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Below is a regularly updated list of companies hiring right now.

Upcoming event: Career Resources for Graduating Master’s & PhDs, Friday, June 19, 2020 - 12:00–12:30 p.m.

Are you looking ahead to finishing your master's or Ph.D. (or have just done so) and are wondering what Career Center resources will be available to you now that you have a little more time for your job search? This 15-minute webinar will provide information on how the Career Center can serve as a resource to you in the months after obtaining your graduate degree.

Sign up today -> https://bit.ly/3hIdspt

Career Resources for Graduating Master's & PhDs | Handshake Are you looking ahead to finishing your master's or PhD (or have just done so) and are wondering what Career Center resources will be available to you now that you have a little more time for your job search? This 15-minute webinar will provide information on how the Career Center can serve as a...

We have two webinars for you next week as a part of our New Grad series! 🎓

Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. PDT -> Join our 'Young Alumni Panel' to learn what some recent grads wish they had known before they graduated: https://bit.ly/2yJMEmT

Thursday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. PDT -> Tune into 'Adulting 101' on to learn about how to manage your finances post-graduation: https://bit.ly/2XFi868

Register today for the UC Virtual Career Fair on May 26 (STEM) and May 27 (All Majors). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with top companies in a live setting. Employers will be recruiting for full-time jobs and internships!

Registration link -> https://bit.ly/2yrugPz

So, you got an interview. Well done! You’ve crossed a huge hurdle. Now, it is up to you to seal the deal. One of the most important things you can do to prepare for an interview is practice, practice, practice. Nerves can make it hard to think on your feet but if you’re confident in your responses, you don’t need to worry about a few butterflies.

Keep reading for interview tips from UC San Diego Career Center -> https://bit.ly/2WMwOBk

Searching for a new job can be an intimidating process for many. Now, with a global health crisis fueling massive economic disruptions, it can feel even more overwhelming. So how should you go about finding a new job during this challenging time?

Ready, aim, get hired: Job tips for uncertain times Tune out negative self-talk and follow these three tips from UC Santa Barbara alum and career expert Dana Manciagli.

UC San Diego is introducing the “Return to Learn” program which will begin May 11 and self-administered tests will be given to 5,000 students who are currently living in campus housing.

If the program works, 65,000 students, faculty and staff will be tested for on a monthly basis:

Read more -> https://bit.ly/2WBIYM9

Introducing the UC San Diego Return to Learn Program

The job market has unquestionably become more difficult for people looking for work.

Should you wait for a job you want despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic?

Should you accept any job offer? | LinkedIn The ongoing pandemic is creating an incredibly difficult environment for people who are out of work, but does that mean they should accept any job they can get?

FIVE TIPS FROM THE UC SAN DIEGO CAREER CENTER TEAM TO ENSURE YOUR RESUME STANDS OUR FROM THE PACK: https://bit.ly/3arovOT

Five Tips for Drafting Your Resume The UC San Diego Career Center offers five tips to help ensure your resume stands out from the pack. Learn more on our website at https://career.ucsd.edu

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Gov. Newsom’s stay-at-home order, our campus community now depend on technology more than ever to teach, learn and work. For our office and the Alumni office, the call for social distancing meant transforming the third edition of our Take a Triton to Work (TATTW) program into a fully online experience for the first time.

Read more -> https://bit.ly/2ys8gni

Career Center Offers Connections in Time of Social Distancing Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Gov. Newsom’s stay-at-home order, the UC San Diego campus community must now depend on technology more than ever to teach, learn and work. For the university’s Career Center and Alumni offices, the call for social distancing meant transforming the third edition o...

For the safety and welfare of all, we've suspended all athletics activities indefinitely.

Statement From UC San Diego Athletics - University of California, San Diego Effective immediately, UC San Diego has suspended all athletic activities indefinitely in response to COVID-19. Earlier Thursday, both the Big West Conference and California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) both made similar proclamations. In addition, the NCAA canceled its remaining winter an...

Looking for a summer ? The Power of NeuroGaming (PoNG) Center at QI is searching for 25 individuals on the for an 8-week, paid internship. Interns will gain experience working together in small teams on a video game design project with the guidance and support of a mentor. https://bit.ly/2TqhG9D

Looking for a summer ? The Power of NeuroGaming (PoNG) Center at QI is searching for 25 individuals on the for an 8-week, paid internship. Interns will gain experience working together in small teams on a video game design project with the guidance and support of a mentor. https://bit.ly/2TqhG9D

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"I thought the program was so effortless. When I first saw the email for this program, I thought it was a joke because it seemed too easy. The diversity of alumni was pleasantly overwhelming, and I wish I could have met with more or been able to time travel to different places to meet others in different states."

This is a testimonial from a mentee from the last Take a Triton to Work Program.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this unique program, Tritons!

Register today for one of five Match Days, starting Monday, February 24, to Friday, February 28, across campus:

http://bit.ly/39NSLDA

Did you miss the last Take a Triton to Work Day? We've got your back!

Take a Triton to Work, where students connect with alumni to explore career interests and gain valuable workplace experience—returns over spring break. Register today to meet up with a fellow Triton for unique professional experiences that range from coffee or lunch meetings, to full or half days on the job.

Register today for one of five Match Days, starting Monday, February 24, to Friday, February 28, across campus.

http://bit.ly/2P4mOPu

Thank you to everyone who attended the Winter Career Fair yesterday! We hope you made the best of it and made valuable connections! 💼

Winter Career Fair registration is now open!

Register today for one of three identical 2-hour sessions, and experience a new and improved Winter Career Fair on January 7, 2020! We’re excited to introduce this new format, which will reduce wait times and congestion—creating more opportunities for you to better connect with leading companies.

Session 1: 8:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Session 2: 11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Session 3: 2:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY -> http://bit.ly/33Qewz9

Ever wondered what makes a conversation a "good conversation"? Something to think about as we're getting ready for Thanksgiving this week.

Psychology professor Gail Heyman discusses simple steps we can take to have better conversations with friends, family—or anyone, really.

We Can Improve the Way We Talk If all of your conversations are fulfilling and none are ever fraught, you can stop reading now— this story isn’t for you. If you’re like the rest of us and sometimes find yourself wishing you could have better conversations, however, then you’re in the right place.

Be sure to attend this event today if you’re looking for a job or internship. A Career Center staff member who works directly with recruiters and hiring managers is facilitating and will help you understand what they are looking for.

Register here: http://bit.ly/2CYvv7K

Last day to register for Take a Triton to Work Day! Registration closes in a few hours. Don’t miss this easy and stress-free way to explore your career interests and develop professional skills with fellow Tritons who were once in your shoes. http://bit.ly/2QigZPN

Only one day left to register for Take a Triton to Work Day!

Hundreds of alumni all over the world have offered to host students like you for lunch, coffee, or a full or half-day on the job. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with a fellow Triton and gain valuable career experience over winter break!

All you have to do is:

1. Register for Match Day by tomorrow, November 14 via this link: http://bit.ly/2Cekizr

2. Attend Match Day on November 21 to select your alumni match.

To secure a position within today’s competitive job landscape or a place in an elite graduate school, it requires more than a sparkling résumé and an exemplary education. Fortunately, the university knows that possessing multifaceted experiences, skills and valuable networks are what set UC San Diego graduates apart.

Upward & Onward: Gen Z Finds UC San Diego’s Career Center Relevant As Generation Z—UC San Diego’s current generation of undergraduate talent—prepares to enter the rapidly evolving employment industry, the campus Career Center is shifting gears to stay ahead of the game. To secure a position within today’s competitive job landscape or a place in an elite gra...

Want to see what a day in the life is like as an employee at Google, Disney, or Airbnb? Now’s your chance! Successful Tritons all over the world want to host you over winter break for lunch, coffee, or a full or half day of job shadowing. Secure your spot for Match Day on November 21—matches with alumni are first come, first served. The deadline to apply is noon on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Register today -> http://bit.ly/2Cekizr

Are you reading job ads wrong?

You're reading job ads wrong | LinkedIn Most job seekers will apply for positions based on the minimum qualifications listed in an ad. But a more holistic approach toward job ads may be best, with a focus on the role's responsibilities.

There's no doubt networking is the most effective way to find a job. Whether you’re looking for your next move, an internship, or exposure to a new industry, our Fall Career Fair is the place to be! 🤝👩🏻‍💼👨🏻‍💼We anticipate 200 employers this year! Don't miss this great networking opportunity - register today -> http://bit.ly/2lMYtSk

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Looking for a fall internship? Katalyst Public Relations is looking for a publicity intern! 👩🏻‍💻👨🏻‍💻

We're on the lookout for our next Publicity Intern! If the world of culinary, hospitality, and lifestyle PR interests you, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. The internship is a great learning opportunity, and will be offered for college credit.

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