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Services for Students

Want to know what’s going on and when?
Check our online Calendar often, sign up for CareerMail in categories that interest you, and register for CalJobs.

CalJobs

Provides the opportunity to search for full-time, part-time, internship and summer jobs, both on and off campus. There were over 26,000 jobs posted on CalJobs last academic year.

Career Counseling

Make an appointment with a Career Counselor to discuss career decision-making and job search strategies. Counselors are available for either 45-minute regular appointments or 15-minute Mini-Appointments.

Career Fields

Information available in the Career Fields section provides help for investigating career paths, industries, and opportunities for gaining experience. Some examples of Career Field categories are Architecture & Planning, Business, Education, and Nonprofit & Public Service. Easy, organized way to access relevant information about your fields of interest!

CareerMail

Sign up for CareerMail and receive timely emails about special events, job openings, employer visits, career fairs, and other news specific to career fields. Subscribe to as many categories as interest you.

Graduate School Services

Counseling and resources for students preparing for or applying to graduate school, particularly for medicine and law. Use the archives of Ask the Counselor to search for responses to your quick questions. Use Online Statement Review to receive feedback on your graduate school statement.

Information Lab

Access to a resource center with 15 computer workstations and extensive resources on careers, the job search, graduate/professional schools and employers.

Internships

Resources include a comprehensive internships web section, internship listings on CalJobs, information on finding internships in specific career fields, the Early Bird Internship Fair, the Internship & Summer Job Fair, internships programs, and career counseling.

Letter Service

A repository for letters of reference for admission to graduate/professional schools or employment in education.

On-Campus Recruiting (OCR)

Provides the opportunity to interview with 350+ employers who visit the Career Center during the Fall and Spring semesters. Full-time entry-level jobs and summer internships, primarily in business and technical fields, are offered through OCR.

PhD Services

Counseling, resources and workshops for PhDs and graduate students pursuing academic positions and for those exploring options beyond academia. There is an extensive web section devoted solely to PhD and other graduate students.

Publications

Specialized publications, such as the Job & Internship Guide (with sections on career exploration, the job search, internships, resumes and letters, and interviewing) and premed guide, are available in the Information Lab.

Special Events

Interact with employers or graduate/professional school representatives at a variety of special events hosted by the Career Center.

Students with Disabilities Program/Cal Transitions

Individual counseling, specialized workshops, and resources addressing disability issues related to career decisions, job search, and the special recruitment efforts of employers.

What Can I Do With a Major In...

What Can I Do With a Major In... is a web-based guide for undergraduates seeking information about career paths chosen by graduating seniors in each major based on annual surveys about their post-graduation activities.

Workshops and Programs

Topics include career planning, applying to graduate and professional school, summer jobs/internships, mock interviews, resume writing and job search strategies. Listed in the online Calendar. Does your department or student organization need a customized career program? Submit a program request and we will contact you.
Who can use Career Center services?
Career Center services are available to currently enrolled UC Berkeley students and Career Center Alumni Advantage members.
 
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