UC Merced Student Career Center

??? UC Merced Student Career Center is giving a huge shoutout to our Bobcats who are shining brightly on this National Intern Day! ?????????? Summer 2024 has been about growth, learning, and making waves in the professional world. ?? Huge shoutout to all our scholars who've been crushing it at their internships! ?? Your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm are truly inspiring. Cheers to each of you on your fantastic achievements and the exciting paths ahead!???? ?#NationalInternDay2024 #UCMercedBobcats #FutureLeaders

??? UC Merced Student Career Center is giving a huge shoutout to our Bobcats who are shining brightly on this National Intern Day! ?????????? Summer 2024 has been about growth, learning, and making waves in the professional world. ?? Huge shoutout to all our scholars who've been crushing it at their internships! ?? Your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm are truly inspiring. Cheers to each of you on your fantastic achievements and the exciting paths ahead!???? ?#NationalInternDay2024 #UCMercedBobcats #FutureLeaders

Excited to announce a must-attend event for those interested in tuition-free, technical and professional pathways to accelerate skill building for in-demand tech careers. Join my colleague Miranda D. and me next Thursday, June 26, 2024 for the Verizon Skill Forward Webinar. Learn how to get FREE access to a curated collection of more than 250 courses, spanning 84 unique professional certificate programs, designed by leading universities and industry experts in edX’s partner network. Register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/45ydCZD Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to explore career options on your own terms! #ForwardTogether #CitizenVerizon #SkillForward #WorkforceDevelopment #CSR #IamVZ #Proud2BVZ #Education

?? Join Our Team in Merced! ?? Are you a motivated individual ready to kickstart your career in management? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Management Trainee to join our team here in Merced, CA! At Enterprise Mobility we believe in fostering a culture of growth and empowerment. We're not just looking for someone to fill a position; we're searching for a competitive go-getter who's eager to learn and grow with us. What you can expect: ? Comprehensive training program designed to develop your leadership skills ? Exposure to diverse aspects of our business operations ? Opportunities for advancement within our promote-from-within culture ? A supportive team environment where your ideas are valued If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an exciting journey, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's build a brighter future together. #iwork4em #enterprisemobility #ManagementTrainee #Merced #CareerOpportunity

This past weekend I was able to attend the Vanguard Leadership Summit at the University of California, Merced. This event was created to highlight all of the engineering organizations on behalf of our university to which they all shared their successes and challenges throughout the academic year. During this time I was able to network with the leaders of other engineering organizations on campus and I was able to hear new ideas on how they plan to address issues such as member retention, leadership structure, and build better connections with other clubs to foster a better sense of community. This Leadership Summit was valuable to my learning as all the clubs and organizations went over topics that I too hope to address in my leadership journey as well. I also want to give a huge shout-out to our amazing career team Emanuel Cifuentes Machado, M.A., and Alejandra Diaz Mireles, Ed.M. for being judges at our event!

Yesterday, University of California, Merced students, staff and faculty held career development conversations at the first annual Chemistry and Biology Career Conference, where over 300 students were able to discuss career options with hiring managers, scientists, and possible future colleagues! Students were able to see numerous different career pathways showing the power and value of their degrees earned in Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Systems Science. All Industry sectors were represented, including Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Agriculture, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, California Wineries, Policy, Education, Environmental Consulting, EHS, Healthcare, Compliance, Conservation, and more! Proud of our institution as we help build a powerful talent pipeline in the State of California and beyond with the next generation of scholars. #StudentSuccess #StudentInvolvement #Careerservices #GoBobcats

“I need a job as soon as possible. I’m concerned about living expenses.” “I just realized academia isn’t for me and I want to learn about non-academic jobs. Where do I start?" “I think I want to master out of my PhD. What would my job prospects look like one way or the other? Should I stay?" “I still don’t have a summer ’24 internship in tech and I feel like I’m the only one. I’m not getting any interviews and I’m getting really worried as an international student.” This is just some of what I've heard this week and it's only Monday. This is a challenging time for graduate student job and internship seekers. The same goes for many recent alumni. The hit send and hope method of applying for roles died a long time ago. The ease genAI brings to our application process can be deceiving. Building and maintaining connections is more important than ever - but many approach networking too late in the game for it to lead to fruitful outcomes. A few tips from a Harvard University career adviser for any job seeker. 1. Don't underestimate the time it takes to craft a tailored pitch, application, or online presence curated to fit the needs of the pathway you are prioritizing. 2. Shift your mindset when thoughts like "I don't have any experience," or "I'm under or overqualified" creep in. These thoughts are unproductive, and often pull your focus away from the things that need addressing. 3. Take advantage of what people have offered. Got invited to a talk/workshop/reception/career fair/networking night? Go. Offered to be connected to someone? Follow up. Someone say they are happy to chat with you but it didn't go anywhere? Send a gentle nudge and propose dates and times to reconnect. 4. Know when to both narrow and broaden your search. You can't be everything to everyone, and I tend to believe that a niche job search is the way to go. That's easier to achieve when there is a lot of workforce and economic opportunity. Know when it is time to cast a wider net. 5. Offer something where you can and rest when you can't. Give back to your alma mater, write a blog post, seek out a project-based experience, join a board for an NGO you care about. Engage in meaningful work while expanding your connections. Hang in there!