We stand in solidarity with our communities of color. We affirm the Black Lives Matter Movement and stand against Asian hate. We speak out in support of our communities of color and lend our voice in solidarity to the call for meaningful, anti-Black/anti-racist systemic change.
Berkeley Career Engagement is dedicated to supporting all students and staff members and is examining our own structures, policies, perspectives, and behaviors. We affirm our commitment to educating employers about the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice.
Our Vision
Cultivate a university-wide culture of career readiness, where every student engages in meaningful experiences, has a supportive professional community, and is empowered to achieve lifelong career success.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to advancing equity and access to career resources for every student and recent alumni of UC Berkeley.
We engage with students on their journey to reflect, discover, and design a personally meaningful career (Career Clarity).
We connect students with alumni, employers, and their larger professional community to forge meaningful relationships that will guide them into their early career (Career Connections).
We empower students to develop the professional confidence and experience necessary to secure the career opportunities they seek (Career Competitiveness).
Our Values
Access | Equity | Collaboration | Operational Effectiveness | Innovation | Service Oriented | Integrity
Strategic Plan
Learn about our priorities and goals to enable a future ready workforce.
From the Associate Dean & Executive Director
Welcome to Berkeley Career Engagement!
We’re glad you’re here. Whether you are exploring career possibilities, building professional skills, searching for internships and jobs, or connecting with employers and alumni, our team is committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Our services and online resources are available at no cost to all undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent UC Berkeley alumni. No matter where you are in your career journey, we are here to help you clarify your goals, strengthen your career readiness, and pursue meaningful opportunities.
At Berkeley Career Engagement, we recognize that the world of work is rapidly evolving. Today’s employers are increasingly focused on skills-based hiring, valuing demonstrated competencies, adaptability, and hands-on experience alongside academic achievement. We are committed to helping students and alumni identify, articulate, and showcase the skills that prepare them to succeed across industries and career paths.
We also support students in navigating the growing impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace. From understanding how AI is transforming industries to learning how to ethically and effectively leverage emerging technologies in your career development and job search, our programs and resources are designed to help you stay informed and competitive in a changing professional landscape.
You’ll find experienced staff, innovative programs, and valuable resources designed to support career exploration, networking, internship and job searches, and graduate or professional school preparation.
We encourage you to take full advantage of Handshake. Through Handshake, you can:
- Search for internships and full- or part-time job opportunities
- Research employers and industries
- Schedule appointments and access career resources
- RSVP for career fairs, workshops, and employer information sessions
- Connect and interview with employers from across the country
In addition, Berkeley Career Engagement is home to the only Iris Photo Booth on campus, where you can take and edit professional-quality photos for LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
We are excited to support your career development journey and look forward to partnering with you as you prepare for the future of work.
Warmly,
Sue Harbour (she/her)
Associate Dean and Executive Director of Berkeley Career Engagement
Read Sue’s Bio
Connect with Berkeley Career Engagement Staff
- Meet Our Team
- Org Chart (PDF)
- Meet with Us
- Request a Berkeley Career Engagement Program tailored for your group or department (UC Berkeley only – requires CalNet login)
