Career Resources
Whether you are exploring options for your future, applying to jobs, further advancing your education, networking, or practicing for an interview, we have resources and tools that can help prepare you for your career.
Career Resources
Handshake
Jumpstart your job and internship search!
Student Opportunity Center (SOC)
Find research opportunities, conferences, funding sources, and fellowships.
Micro-Internships
Apply for short-term, professional, paid work experiences
T.E.A.M.
Build your network with employer and alumni mentors.
Roadtrip Nation
Watch stories from real people in a variety of fields to get advice and explore careers.
Carmen
Carmen is an online resume optimization tool.
Focus2
Start with an assessment on Focus2!
Interstride
Find visa and immigration information, and domestic opportunities for international students.
Job/Internship Search Tools
- Handshake: Start here; apply to postings for USD students and alumni.
- CareerShift: Search listings from multiple job boards, make company lists, and find key contact information.
- Student Opportunity Center: Find research opportunities, conferences, funding sources, and fellowships.
- GoinGlobal: Read country career guides, learn about H1-B visa sponsors, and apply to opportunities abroad.
- Interstride: Find visa and immigration information, and domestic opportunities for international students.
- Industry-Specific Job Search Resources: Find links to resources that are specific to your field of interest.
- Steps for a Job/Internship Search and Career Fair Prep
Resume and Cover Letter Guides
- Resume Guide and Samples
- Cover Letter Guide and Samples
- Carmen: Carmen is an online resume optimization tool. After you have created your resume, you can use Carmen to customize it to the specific job you are applying for.
- Finance Resume Template
Interview Preparation Tools
- InterviewStream: Practice articulating your skills and experiences with a video mock interview.
- How to Prepare for a Job Interview
- USD CDev Pinterest: Get inspiration for professional clothing for many identities.
Networking and Mentorship Tools
- T.E.A.M.: Build your network with employer and alumni mentors.
- Networking, LinkedIn, Professional Organizations, and Informational Interviews
- LinkedIn.com/alumni: Look at profiles and connect with 50,000+ alumni.
Not sure where to start? Schedule an appointment with one of our career counselors, take a look at our Career Development Plan, or email us at careers@sandiego.edu.