Undergraduate | UCLA Career Center

Find answers to your career questions through one-on-one appointments, developmental programs, and more.

Career Services

Start Planning Your Future

Get started exploring career options and practical steps to help you navigate the career process.

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All Career Center Services for Undergrads

Discover all services and resources including drop-ins, appointments, workshops, recruitment events, and so much more.

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Register for a Career Education Workshop or Program

Enhance your career knowledge and job search efforts by signing up for one of the many targeted programs offered throughout the year.

Schedule a One-on-One Career Advising Consultation

Schedule a 30-minute appointment through Handshake. In-person and virtual appointments can be booked up to two weeks in advance. New appointment availability posted each Friday.

Drop-In Advising Sessions

UPDATE/ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning Thursday, November 10, 2022, and continuing through the remainder of Fall Quarter, Drop-Ins will only be available virtually. The last day for Drop-Ins will be Wednesday, December 14th, 2022. Drop-Ins will resume on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Have a quick question? 15-minute drop-in sessions are available in-person and virtually every Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am - 2 pm. Visit the Career Center (Strathmore, 3rd Floor) or the virtual drop-in room for resume/cover letter reviews, to seek help with your job/internship search, or interview preparation. Be advised that virtual drop-ins are available to current UCLA undergraduates only and your UID will be required upon check-in.

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Connect with us on Slack

Want to stay up to date on new internship opportunities? Download the UCLA Slack Grid and add our channel:

1. After joining the UCLA Campus Community Slack, select "Add Channels" from drop down menu on the left.
2. Select "Browse channels"
3. Search "#internship-opportunities" and select Join

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Popular Resources

Handshake

UCLA's platform that connects Bruins with internships, jobs and career opportunities.

Parker Dewey

Paid micro-internship opportunities for UCLA students of all majors, years, and degree levels.

VMock

A smart resume platform that allows you to build your resume and get detailed feedback anytime, anywhere, 24/7.

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Workshops

Watch Career Workshops On Demand

We’re bringing career services to you. Access 50+ career education workshops on everything from career planning to job and internship search strategies to graduate school preparation and more.

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Pre-Health and Pre-Law

Pre-Health Services

Learn about Pre-Health services across the university. Find resources, tips and guidance to help you succeed.

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Pre-Law Services

Explore legal careers and get guidance on the law school application process.

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Leadership, Training, and Development

Get hands-on practice developing the skills you need for your next big step. We offer a range of experiential learning opportunities and unique internship programs that will help prepare you for career success.

Programs

Career Ready Bootcamp

Building a brighter future begins at UCLA's Annual Career Ready Bootcamp - a three-day professional and career development camp for UCLA undergraduate students.

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Early Career Engagement Certificate Program

Get a head start on your career by enrolling in the Early Career Engagement Certificate Program (ECEC) designed especially for first year and transfer students.

Learn More About the ECEC Program

UCDC Summer in Washington Internship Program

The UCDC Summer in Washington Program offers Bruins a ten-week Summer internship in Washington DC where you’ll build skills and grow your professional network.

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UCLA Career Peers

UCLA Career Peers are a team of Undergraduate interns dedicated to advancing the career readiness of fellow Bruins through events, workshops, and one-on-one advising.

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