THE UC SAN DIEGO
CAREER CENTER

No matter what you’re planning for your future, we provide information, insight and guidance to help you every step of the way.

Empowering Tritons for Career Success

At the UC San Diego Career Center, we are dedicated to guiding students as they navigate their career journeys and achieve social mobility. Whether you're exploring potential career paths, seeking internship opportunities, preparing for the job market, or considering graduate school, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Career Education – Personalized guidance to help you identify your strengths, set career goals, and develop job search strategies.
  • Internships & Experiential Learning – Access to hands-on opportunities that provide valuable workplace experience and skill-building.
  • Job & Internship Search Tools – Access to Handshake, on-campus recruiting, career fairs, and employer networking events.
  • Workshops & Career Development Programs – Resume writing, interview preparation, professional branding, and more.
  • Graduate & Professional School Advising – Support for students considering further education, including application strategies and resources.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to ensuring that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to the resources, opportunities, and networks to help them reach their full potential. By offering comprehensive career development services, we strive to break down systemic barriers and create pathways to success for all students.

Meet our Team

Get to know the team, their areas of expertise, and how to contact them.

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Connect With Us

Visit us in-person, schedule an appointment online, or explore our resources. Follow us on social media (@ucsdcareercenter) to stay updated on upcoming events and opportunities!

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GO UPWARD & ONWARD WITH THE CAREER CENTER

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUCCESS

Start Your Network

Meet hiring managers, graduate and professional school recruiters, and other students who share your interests.

Grow Your Network

Connect with working professionals and recent alumni who are tapped into your future industry and roles. Attend networking events, workshops and webinars to meet mentors and potential future teammates.

Sustain Your Network

Proactively reach out to new and stay connected to existing network members to discover your next opportunity. Get coaching and interview idea from the Career Center that help showcase your strengths.

KNOW YOUR OPTIONS

Find that First (or Next) Employer

Get inside information, meet hiring managers and talk to current employees on their daily. We’ll help you connect with people that are looking for someone just like you

Find the best Grad School

Connect with your College academic advisers, grad school recruiters, learn more about cost and admissions, and discover which grad schools will be the right fit.

Find that life-changing Professional School

Start planning, early. Begin researching the academic requirements and valuable lab experiential opportunities. Speak with admissions officers and compare the strengths of various programs.

PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING

Organize Your Interests

The ideal career fuses your intellectual acumen and strengths to help others. Let’s discuss what matters to you, so you can focus on what's next.

Gain Experiences

Put your passions to work by participating in Triton worker employment, student organizations and community involvement. We’ll help you translate your co-curricular experiences and apply it in your future.

Get Recognized

Share your abilities with the world. Your research lab experience, Etsy art side business, volunteer work, and free-time activities help you achieve recognition that can open up a fascinating future.