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?
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
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
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
Get Ahead: Informational Interviews
Researching and connecting with people on LinkedIn are usually the first steps professionals take when looking for a job. But, is studying a company's website and staying up to date on industry news and trends enough to land you that dream job? In some cases, it might be. But as it turns out, another option … Continue reading Get Ahead: Informational Interviews
Enterprise Holdings | Recruiter Advice
Christine Conde Talent Acquisition Manager at Enterprise Holdings | christine.a.conde@ehi.com What do you think students can do to best prepare themselves for future employment? Students should always research the companies that they are potentially interested in, and prepare a game plan for speaking with those companies at the fair. It’s great to have a good … Continue reading Enterprise Holdings | Recruiter Advice
Farshid Bazmandegan ‘16 | Alumni Spotlight
Farshid Bazmandegan '16 Promotion Specialist and Artist at The Division of Arts & Humanities | Majored in Visual Arts | fbazmand@ucsd.edu Where do you work and what do you do? I am a Promotion Specialist and Artist at the Dean’s office of the Division of Arts and Humanities which supports the Dean Office’s initiatives as … Continue reading Farshid Bazmandegan ‘16 | Alumni Spotlight
Recruiter from the Winter Career Fair Shares Their Advice
Eurick Hilario Recruitment Coordinator at The Arc of San Diego | LinkedIn What is The Arc of San Diego? The Arc of San Diego is the largest, most comprehensive service provider to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in San Diego County. Through classes, workshops, community living, and individualized counseling, the dedicated staff of The … Continue reading Recruiter from the Winter Career Fair Shares Their Advice
