Request a Career
Center Workshop
Request a Workshop or Our Participation in an Event
Our faculty and staff are crucial in supporting and guiding our students with resources during their time at UC San Diego. Submit a request to have the Career Center Career Peer Educator team deliver a workshop on a career and professional development topic listed below to your class/program or request our presence at a tabling event. With the large volume of requests that we receive, please note that we are unable to fulfill every request. Please review the Career Workshop Series that we offer annually each quarter of the academic year as the best alternative here.
Important Notes
- Submit a request at minimum four weeks in advance, but we appreciate a quarter in advance
- Workshops are only held Monday through Friday between 9 AM to 4 PM
- Requests are reviewed on a weekly basis and can take up to two weeks for a response
- We accept one workshop request at a time
- We require a minimum attendance of 20 students in order to consider providing the workshop
- Each workshop includes an overview of the Career Center
- We can present in your space or at the Career Center, with the latter subject to availability
Workshop Options
Resume & Cover Letter
Crafting a strong resume and cover letter is essential to making a lasting impression on employers. In this interactive workshop, students will learn how to structure their resumes effectively, highlight their academic and professional accomplishments, and tailor their experiences to specific industries. We’ll explore the power of action verbs, quantifiable achievements, and strategic formatting to create compelling application materials that stand out in competitive job markets.
Career Center Resources & Handshake Overview
This session provides an in-depth look at the wide range of services available to students, including one-on-one advising, drop-in support, career fairs, employer engagement opportunities, career education workshops, and digital tools like Handshake. Students will learn how to navigate these resources to maximize their career development and job search success.
LinkedIn & Networking
In this workshop, students will discover how to build a strong online presence, craft an engaging personal brand, and leverage LinkedIn’s features to connect with professionals in their desired fields. We’ll cover best practices for networking, including informational interviews, elevator pitches, and effective outreach strategies. Step by step, we’ll guide students in optimizing their LinkedIn profiles to attract recruiters and employers.
Internship/Job & Career Search Strategies
Finding the right internship or job requires more than just submitting applications. This workshop will introduce students to proven job search strategies, industry-specific platforms, and the hidden job market. Students will learn how to effectively research opportunities, tailor applications, and present their skills and experiences in a way that catches employers’ attention. They will also gain insider tips on networking, building a job search plan, and making the most of career resources to land their next opportunity.
Tabling
We can pass out our flyers and answer general questions about the Career Center.
If you have any questions, need further information, or have a workshop request outside of what is offered through this form, please contact careercenter@ucsd.edu or contact the area staff member on our team.
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