Job/Internship Search Tools
- Handshake: Start here; apply to postings for USD students and alumni.
- A.I. Tips and Resources for Career Development: Guide for using A.I. in your career development journey.
- Avoiding Fraudulent Employers: Some information on how to spot fraudulent employers
- CareerShift: Search listings from multiple job boards, make company lists, and find key contact information.
- 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.
- Immigrants Rising: Search through lists of scholarships and fellowships that do not require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency.
- 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
Major and Career Exploration Tools
- Career Development Plan: Build an action plan for this semester for your career journey.
- TypeFocus: Take interest, values, and personality quizzes to find related majors and careers.
- RoadTrip Nation: Watch stories from real people in a variety of fields to get advice and explore careers (email careers@sandiego.edu for access code).
- Firsthand (formerly Vault): Research industry profiles, career pathways, and specific employer information.
- Forage: Take bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs from top companies.
- What Can I Do With This Major: Discover common career options and industries.
- First Destination Survey Results: See where USD graduates have landed in the last five years.
Resume and Cover Letter Guides
Interview Preparation Tools
- Big Interview - Practice virtual interviewing with human and AI feedback.
- How to Prepare for a Job Interview
- USD CDev Pinterest: Get inspiration for professional clothing.
Graduate School Resources
- Graduate School Timeline and Application Tips
- Meet with the Pre-Health or Pre-Law Advisor
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.