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Alumni Career Services

Take the next step in your journey and advance your career with the help of Career Center services designed for UCLA graduates.

Handshake for Alumni

As a UCLA Alum, you can continue to subscribe to Handshake and attend career fairs for just $30 for 6 months.

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Career Services for Recent Graduates

Just Graduated? You can continue to utilize all of the Career Center Services for 3 months after graduation and enjoy a year of access to career fairs and Handshake.

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Educational Articles

  • Resumes and Cover Letters Resumes and Cover Letters Your resume is a powerful marketing tool to land an interview. Employers typically scan a resume for 15-30 seconds, so craft a resume that is clear, concise, and demonstrates how you meet their needs.
  • Successful Interviewing Successful Interviewing The interview is the most important part of an employer's selection process, but there's no need to get butterflies if you're prepared to effectively present your passion and fit for the position.
  • Negotiating Compensation Negotiating a Compensation Package Knowing how to negotiate will make this conversation less daunting.
  • Job Offers Evaluating Job Offers At least half of your waking day will be spent at work. Take time to evaluate how the position fits into your short and long-term lifestyle.
  • Your First Position Your First Position Transitioning from student to an intern or full-time employee is one of the most exciting times of your life!