Career and Internship

Career and Internship

Q. I am looking for internship opportunities related to my major. Where do I start?

 
  • Internship and Career Center:
    Learn about opportunities for obtaining career experience: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/find/index.htm
    The Internship and Career Center provides comprehensive information about internships and job opportunities for recent graduates in UC Davis majors: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/data/index.htm
    The UC Davis Washington Program and UC Center Sacramento also offer internship and experiential learning opportunities in Washington, DC and Sacramento, respectively.
  • Global Learning Hub:
    A one-stop shop for learning about global learning opportunities across campus, in the United States and around the world: https://globallearning.ucdavis.edu
  • Faculty in your major are also great resources for finding internship opportunities. If you’re not sure how to ask faculty about these opportunities, ask an academic advisor in your major to help you get started.

 

Q. I need information about professional development in general, where do I go?

 
  • The Internship and Career Center is a good place to start. Meet with a career advisor, participate in a workshop, attend a career fair, find resources about careers. You’ll find what you need at the ICC:
    https://icc.ucdavis.edu/index.htm
  • The Health Professions Advising Office is another great place to go to learn more about health careers and preparing for professional schools in human and animal health:
    https://hpa.ucdavis.edu

 

Q. How can I learn more about possible career choices related to my major?

 
  • Internship and Career Center: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/data/index.htm
    The center provides comprehensive information about internships, new career positions, jobs on campus. It also provides workshops on resume and interview basics, cover letters and professional communication.
  • “What Can I Do With My Major?” Blog: https://www.ucdavis.edu/majors/blog
    Read stories about Aggie alumni experiences taking their studies into different careers.

 

Q. If I participate in a conference/professional event, how do I best network?

 
  • Internship and Career Center: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/find/resources/networking/index.htm
    The center provides comprehensive information about internships, new career positions, jobs on campus. It also provides workshops on resume and interview basics, cover letters and professional communication.
  • Center for Leadership Learning: https://cll.ucdavis.edu
    “The Center for Leadership Learning aims to educate and cultivate the next generation of leaders who have a strong sense of self-awareness, have the ability to work effectively with others, and who are civically and socially engaged.”

 

Q. Where do I find job postings for current students and/or for UC Davis graduates?

 
  • Internship and Career Center: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/find
    The center provides comprehensive information about internships, new career positions, and jobs on campus. It also provides workshops on resume and interview basics, cover letters and professional communication.
  • Handshake: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/find/resources/handshake
    This site provides information on jobs and internships.
  • ASUCD Jobs: https://vacancy.ucdavis.edu
    The Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) jobs board provides a listing of jobs available through ASUCD, including (but not limited to) writing for the  California Aggie, driving for Unitrans, helping at the Coffee House, or participating in student government.

 

Q. What should I put in my cover letter when I apply for a position?

 
  • Internship and Career Center: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/materials/cover-letters.htm
    The center provides comprehensive information about internships, new career positions, jobs on campus. It also provides workshops on resume and interview basics, cover letters and professional communication.

 

Q. What information goes on my resume? What’s the difference between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV)?

 

 

Q. How do I best prepare for a job interview?

 
  • Internship and Career Center: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/interview/index.htm
    Find workshops and online resources to help you prepare to promote yourself and prepare for interviews. Workshops, individual career advising, and practice interviews are available through the ICC.