What do we do? We strive to build an informed student employment community, to maximize students’ on-campus work experience, and to help students reach their career goals. If you are employed on-campus and need assistance, guidance, more information, or help to resolve a conflict within your current job, please contact us. We are here as … Continue reading What is Student Employment?
Preparing for Finals and Winter Break
Time flies when you’re having fun! Finals week and winter break is approaching faster than you can imagine. Have you thought about how to balance your studies and job responsibilities with the added pressure? See our helpful guidelines below on how you can succeed in the final stretch. 1. Communicate your availability to your supervisor … Continue reading Preparing for Finals and Winter Break
Maya Vanini | Student Researcher | Student Spotlight
Maya Vanini 1st Year | Marshall College | Clinical Psychology Major/ Ethnic Studies Minor Could you tell us more about yourself? From Fresno, California, I am the first person in my family to attend UCSD! I enjoy writing creative nonfiction and keeping up to date on current affairs and foreign politics in my free … Continue reading Maya Vanini | Student Researcher | Student Spotlight
Succeeding in a Job
Starting a new job can be intimidating. Whether you working on or off campus part time, ready to start your new summer job, or are waiting for graduation to begin working full time navigating a new environment can be difficult. Check out our tips below for navigating a new job successfully. Mentally prepare yourself for … Continue reading Succeeding in a Job
Resumes & Cover Letters: The Basics
Looking for a new job and need help formulating a resume or cover letter? Whether you are aiming to get a job over the summer, applying early for position beginning fall quarter, looking full-time employment after graduating, or just haven’t updated your resume in a while, it’s always good to be prepared. If you have … Continue reading Resumes & Cover Letters: The Basics
Nichola Retzius | Career Advisor Spotlight
Nichola Retzius Career Advisor | nretzius@ucsd.edu Initially I wanted to go to law school and become a criminal lawyer. I really enjoyed campus involvement as a student which led me to change my focus to working in Higher Education. I started out in On Campus Housing as a Residence Life Director. I loved engaging in … Continue reading Nichola Retzius | Career Advisor Spotlight
Jenny Nguyen | Resident Assistant | Student Spotlight
Jenny Nguyen Resident Assistant @ Thurgood Marshall Residential Life Third Year | Thurgood Marshall College | Chemical Engineering major w/ a minor in Design What do you do and what makes your job unique? As a Resident Assistant or RA at Thurgood Marshall College, I build community with 44 residents in the uppers apartments through … Continue reading Jenny Nguyen | Resident Assistant | Student Spotlight
Be a Great Co-worker
When starting a new job, you receive more than just a desk and list of responsibilities. Your company's culture and how you fit into it are just as important. Your job will include colleagues who you’ll be working and interacting with every single day. Therefore, team work and collaboration are essential to excelling within any … Continue reading Be a Great Co-worker
Alex Fanelli | Empyr | Recruiter Advice
Alex Fanelli ‘13 Talent Acquisition Manager at Empyr | alexandra@empyr.com It’s crazy how much talent acquisition has really come into its own over the years. Talent acquisition is so much more than sifting resumes and filling positions; it’s learning skill sets, industries, hiring manager preferences and tendencies, and recognizing what’s important in today’s applicant… it’s … Continue reading Alex Fanelli | Empyr | Recruiter Advice
Undocumented Student Services Center | Department Spotlight
Daniel Alfaro Coordinator of the Undocumented Student Services Center | undoc@ucsd.edu What do you do and how did you get started? I manage the development, implementation, and oversight of the programs and services offered to undocumented students on campus. I am passionate about the field of immigrant rights and advocacy. I first became involved in this … Continue reading Undocumented Student Services Center | Department Spotlight
