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
Alice Lee | Student Spotlight
Alice Lee President, Student Foundation 3rd Year | Warren College | Cognitive Science/Computer Science Major Could you tell us more about yourself? I am originally from South Korea, but I grew up mostly in the Bay Area (Cupertino). I can play 5 instruments and speak fluent Korean! In case students do not know, could you … Continue reading Alice Lee | Student Spotlight
Win A 25$ Gift Card
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International Students & Programs Office | Department Spotlight
Argiria Williams Special Projects Coordinator/Intake Advisor at the International Students & Programs Office | akw011@ucsd.edu Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a UC San Diego Alumni with a BA in International Studies- Sociology and a minor in Global Health. I work at the International Students and Programs Office as an intake … Continue reading International Students & Programs Office | Department Spotlight
