How to Begin
Open Your Doors to UC San Diego Talent
UC San Diego is committed to the professional success of its students and alumni. The University's Career Center connects employers with qualified talent who can make an immediate impact on your success.
- Handshake
- Employer Menu of Services (Pay As You Go)
- Virtual Interviews & Office Hours
- Micro-Internships
Get started by creating a FREE Handshake account to:
- Post job and internship opportunities for our students and alumni
- Request on-campus interviews, office hours and information sessions
- Register for career fairs
Handshake is a centralized online job board accessed by more than 20,000 active UC San Diego students and alumni.
Handshake is the best and most effective way to promote your job and internship opportunities.
It is used by more than 500 universities and 250,000 employers to reach collegiate talent nationwide.
For COVID 19 related updates, please contact us at (858) 534-3751 or hireucsd@ucsd.edu
In-Person Experience
Career Center On-Campus Interview Room Reservation - $350 per room/per day
- Premier parking next to the Career Center (up to 2 passes)
- Marketing and branding of the event on Handshake and social media.
A minimum of 1 month notice is required to reserve space.
Career Center On-Campus Interview Room Block - $1,500 per day* (5-7 interview rooms)
- Premier parking next to the Career Center
- Marketing and branding of the event on Handshake and social media
- *On-Campus Interviews can begin no earlier than 9 a.m. and should end by 4 p.m.
A minimum of 1 month notice is required to reserve space.
Career Center Buy Out (up to 4hours) - $3,000 (entire first floor- includes three rooms, patio, and 7 interview rooms)
- Premier parking next to the Career Center (up to 10 passes)
- Marketing and branding of the event on Handshake and social media
To buy out the Career Center, an event must be scheduled at least 6 months in advance.
Virtual Experience (up to 2 hours) - $300
- Marketing and branding of the event on Handshake and social media
- A dedicated Career Center support person will assist with managing the virtual room, chat, and Q&A.
How to Request an Information Session
- Log into Handshake and select “Create an Event”
- Questions? Contact us at (858) 534-3751 or hireucsd@ucsd.edu
Interviews Models:
- Preselect: Employers post a job opportunity on Handshake and select students applicants to interview on campus. Your selected students are automatically notified and are prompted to sign up through Handshake for the interview.
- Preselect to Alternate: Same features as Preselect. Also allows employers to choose additional students as alternates. If space becomes available on your schedule, then alternate students may sign up to interview.
- Open: Employers post a job opportunity on Handshake, but do not select students to interview. Student applicants have the opportunity to sign up for an interview on a first-come, first-serve basis. This model can also be used when employers host office hours.
- Room Reservation Only: The employer reserves a room on campus, without posting a job on Handshake. All interviews are generated on your own, independently from the Career Center and Handshake.
How to Schedule Virtual Interviews:
- Log onto Handshake and select “Request an Interview”
- Once your interview request has been approved you can start screening candidates
- For more information please review Hosting Virtual Interviews, Tips for Recruiting Virtually, Virtual Recruiting Features Details
- Questions? Contact us at (858) 534-3751 or hireucsd@ucsd.edu
On-Campus Interviews:
In-person events are allowed. Please request an interview on your Handshake account if you would like to host an interview on-campus. You will be approved in 2-business days and in accordance with UC San Diego Covid-19 restrictions, will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arrival onsite. Please reach out to hireucsd@ucsd.edu if you have any questions.
Micro-internships are short-term, project-based work experiences that offer students the opportunity to gain practical work experience and develop new skills.
We've partnered with Parker Dewey, a mission-oriented organization, to help you connect with our UC San Diego talent through Micro-Internships. Students can assist regardless of your position, industry, or company size. Micro-Internships offer an accessible way to increase your hiring pool with diverse, skilled individuals, improve recruitment effectiveness, and save onboarding expenses. Furthermore, they can provide temporary project support when you or your team are swamped.