Meet with the Social Sciences Career Team

Check out our Meet the Team page to identify and connect with our social science career coaches.

Career Coaching

In-depth, one-on-one focused discussion tailored directly for you.

The Career Center has open scheduled appointments. Request one today on Handshake by following the directions here.

Set clear, accountable short-term goals. Translate your strengths and what you've done in the past for what's next. Roadmap the next steps. Our expert advisors understand your unique career path and are here to answer all your questions. Schedule a 30-minute appointment with a career advisor to discuss:

  • Choosing, reevaluating or changing your major or minor
  • Thinking about your purpose and how you're going to take advantage of your academic success
  • Helping define what makes you, well you and how you can share that with recruiters
  • Navigating all the resources available here at the Career Center and online
  • Making the most of a job fair, on-campus recruiting and off-campus search strategies
  • Working to better your LinkedIn and social media profiles
  • Reviewing alternative internships or careers and planning your job search
  • Practice interviewing, negotiating benefits and salary, or networking effectively
  • Getting ready for the first day of work and how to make the most of it

For your appointment, please email the Associate Director any documents (e.g. resume, links, etc.) you would to review during the appointment. Please do not bring paper documents for any in-person appointments.

Limited Office Hours (appointment required): MON - FRI, 8:30 am–4:00 pm

Contact us for additional collaboration opportunities at careercenter@ucsd.edu or 858-534-3750.