Job Search

When you focus your options and go beyond simply applying online, you can shorten the time to getting a job offer. Use these resources to conduct an effective search.

Options While in College

As a college student, there are many opportunities where you can gain experience to help you transition to a good job upon graduation. 

An internship is an off-campus experience that provides real-world exposure in a business, non-profit, or government setting. Some employers offer micro-internships, which are project-based work typically done remotely and when your schedule allows. Fellowships are experiences where you are funded to do your own research or to develop professionalized skills.

Get Started: Internship Guide

As a student, you can begin a part-time job in an office or professional setting, including education and advising programs. Opportunities are listed on Handshake.

Join: Handshake

On-campus student jobs are a great way to gain professional skills and experience working in a department on campus.

Get Started: Student Jobs on Campus

California provides student employment and internship pathways for entry into professional careers.

Search: CalCareers: Student Employment

Career Options by Major

Your major does not equal one job title. What you study in college opens many areas for career pathways.

Search: What Can I Do With This Major?

Get stared identifying career pathways you would like to explore with our Career Exploration Guide.

Get Started: Career Exploration Guide

Job Postings & Hiring Events

Handshake is designed to help college students find jobs. It is more than a job/internship board - it's an active career community! 

Join: Handshake

Manage Your Job Search

We provide an application tracking tool called Huntr. This tool helps you organize your employment search. You can share your job tracking board with our team for support.

Log In: Job Application Tracker

Add jobs to Huntr using the Chrome browser and the Huntr Chrome Extension. For help getting started, watch the video Introducing Huntr Job Search Tracker and review the Huntr Job Seeker Guide.

The Power of Networking

The Alumni Association has a mentoring program where you can meet fellow Golden Eagles who have successfully transitioned into their career.

Visit: Alumni Mentoring Program

You may be wondering what to ask alumni and professionals to help you build a relationship that can help with your job search. 

Use: Career Conversation Questions

LinkedIn

Get started: LinkedIn

Expand your professional network on LinkedIn by joining the Career Center LinkedIn group.

Join: LinkedIn Career Center Group

Student Support

Get started with our step-by-step Employment Search Guide.

Get Started: Employment Search Guide

Schedule an individual 45-minute jobs/internships appointment with our team on Navigate LA (Student Life & Wellness). Learn how to prepare for your visit.

Make an Appointment: Navigate LA