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. We welcome requests to have the Career Center Team deliver a workshop to your class, program, or student group, or to request our presence at a tabling event.
We offer a wide range of established workshops through our Career Workshop Series, which runs each quarter during the academic year and serves as the best alternative to a custom session.
With the high volume of requests that we receive, please note that we may not be able to fulfill every request. To maximize impact, we encourage you to review our existing Career Workshop Series first. If those do not meet your needs, we are happy to explore a customized session with you.
Important Notes
- Submit a request (one open request at a time) at minimum three weeks in advance, but we appreciate additional time
- Workshops are generally scheduled Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.. However, we recognize that some programs may meet outside of these hours, and we will do our best to accommodate requests based on our team's availability
- Requests can take up to two weeks for a response
- To Ensure an engaging experience, we ask that at least 20 students be in attendance for a workshop request
- Each workshop includes an overview of the Career Center
- We can present virtually, 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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