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Welcome to the Career Center

UCR Career Center Plaza

UCR's Career Center is dedicated to Connect, Inspire and Empower current students and alumni on their career paths. Stop by our state-of-the-art center to learn more about what it takes to become a successful professional in the workplace. Schedule an appointment with one of our career specialists for career guidance, resume reviews and interview prep. Log in to UCR Handshake or visit a career fair to find internships, part-time and full-time positions.
 

Career Center Services Updates

Career Center services - including Drop-In Advising, one-on-one appointments, and workshops will all be offered virtually and in person.  

For incoming 1st year and transfer students, you will be able to use Handshake as a profile has been created for you 2 weeks after you've submitted your Letter for Intent to Register.  You will need to use your NetID & password to log into your Handshake account.  Please DO NOT create your own Handshake account.

Drop-In Career Advising & Appointments

For same day, 15-minute in-person Drop-In advising appointment, stop by the Career Center (located in the Career Center Plaza across from Skye Hall and UNLH). For online Drop-In, view our schedule below and sign up by clicking on "Virtual - Sign up Here" to get started.

For full career counseling appointments, login to Handshake , call (951) 827-3631, or stop by to schedule. Virtual appointments will continue to be available and in-person appointments can be scheduled on select days.

If your Drop-In session or appointment is Virtual, a Zoom link will be sent to your UCR student e-mail address before the start of your meeting. In person Drop-In and appointments will take place at the Career Center. Please note that they will be held  in spaces that will allow for physical distancing. In alignment with campus policy, mask wearing are encouraged, regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear a mask at all times.

Workshops

Workshops will be offered fully online at the start of the quarter with some hybrid options available at the end of the quarter.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us, call (951) 827-3631, or stop by the Career Center! 

 

Drop-In Advising Schedule

03/27-03/31

 

Monday

 

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

 

Friday

 

10-11am

 

 

Career Specialist, Social Science - Casie

Virtual Drop-in, sign up @Handshake

 

Public Holiday. Campus is closed.

11am-12pm

 

Career Specialist, Grad & International Students - Vanessa 

Virtual Drop-in, sign up @Handshake

 

 

 

12-1pm

 

 

 

Career Specialist, Grad & International Students - Vanessa 

Virtual Drop-in, sign up @Handshake

 

1-2pm

Career Specialist, CNAS - Karina

Virtual Drop-in, sign up @Handshake

 

 

 

 

2-3pm

 

 

 

 

 

3-4pm

 

 

 

 

 

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Employers: Click to Log into Your Handshake Account

Students & Alumni: Click to Log into Handshake via CAS or (netid)@ucr.edu Account

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Create a Resume

Create a Resume

Draft a professional looking resume or cover letter in just a few short minutes. Several different resume styles and examples are available online.

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Find the Right Job

Find the Right Job

Learn all about the search process from our Career experts, including building a network, accessing online resources and what to expect from an employment agency.

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Make an Appointment

Make an Appointment

Go online to make an appointment or sign-up for a daily Express Career Advising appointment for career guidance.

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Attend a Career Fair

Attend a Career Fair

Fairs include accounting, engineering, graduate and professional schools, teaching and law. Visit our Fairs page for locations and dates.

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Schedule an Interview

Schedule an Interview

Graduating students are invited to meet virtually with prospective employers for full-time career positions, including finance, sales, engineering and technology. 

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Access Online Services

Access Online Services

A virtual version of some of our services jam-packed with the kinds of helpful resources needed to find a job or investigate your potential careers. 

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