Career and Professional Development
Wherever you are in your career, UC San Diego Alumni and the Career Center are here to support and empower you. As a Triton, you have exclusive access to networking and professional development tools, career fairs, job opportunities, and events—all designed to help you thrive!
Jobs and Networking
Connect with industry professionals, explore job opportunities, and gain career support through mentorship, workshops, and networking events. Take the next step toward success with your Triton community!
Alumni Clubs and Groups
Engage with Tritons near you and those whom you share a common cultural or special interest.
Jobs at UC San Diego
Explore options to join our diverse and dynamic university staff.
Career Center Fairs and Workshops
New graduate and student job seekers are invited to meet and interact with recruiters and professionals from leading employers who are hiring.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Join a membership program for individuals 50 years of age and older who are interested in enriching their lives through lifelong learning.
UC Alumni Career Network
Career Assessment and Development
Assessments are a great way for you to understand yourself better and take steps that will be effective in advancing your unique career and life journey. You can identify your strengths and interests, and explore potential career paths.
Online Career Center Assessment Tools
The Career Center offers a variety of online tools to help current students and alumni within six months of graduation achieve success.
CliftonStrengths
Alumni within six months of graduation are welcome to purchase an online access code to take a CliftonStrengths assessment and contact one of the Certified Strengths Coaches on Handshake for an individual career coaching appointment to discuss results.
Career Choice and Change
Discover resources for career exploration and change, resume writing and interviewing.
UCSD-TV Career Channel
Powered by UC San Diego Extended Studies, the channel identifies emerging areas of opportunity and can help develop plans for reskilling.
Extended Studies Classes & Certificates
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies fosters social and economic prosperity by integrating the collective knowledge of the university, community leaders, and professionals. With a commitment to local impact, national recognition, and global reach, it strives to drive meaningful change and innovation. Alumni qualify for 10% discount on eligible courses. Submit discount request form here
uConnect: Your Virtual Career Hub
UC San Diego Extended Studies' new uConnect Virtual Career Hub helps alumni and students advance careers, explore opportunities, and grow networks; create an account to access tailored job, event, and resource notifications.
Alumni Career Coaching
Reach out to a fellow Triton who has raised their hand to help on Tritons Connect and set up a time to talk about ways to build your brand, expand your network and create a stronger resume.
Professional Career Coaches and Counselors
A professional career counselor or coach is trained to help clients at various stages of their careers. These UC San Diego alumni work as professional career counselors and coaches, and offer special rates and services for fellow Tritons.