Congratulations on your graduation. We are ready to help you launch your career. Our recent graduate services are best for alumni who graduated less than two years ago.
Employment Options
Yes, you can do an internship after graduation. Several organizations offer internship programs specifically for recent graduates, typically within six to nine months after graduation. Learn what you should know about internships after graduation.
Fellowships are available for your first year of work after graduation (but you must apply in your last year of study) and for professionals with less than five years experience. They are also available for graduate, professional, and doctoral study. Learn how to find fellowships for any level of your career.
If you unsure of which job would be best for you, you may want to consider a rotational program at an organization of interest. Rotations give you a chance to try out at least three different roles in different departments within the company. Read about the 4 reason why you should consider a rotational program after college.
The Federal government and some departments in California provide recent graduate employment pathways into professional careers. Learn about student jobs offered by the Federal government at USAJOBS: Recent Graduate Programs.
Employers offer college students entry-level and career-advancement positions that either do not require prior experience or consider your academic experiences as relevant work experience. View the opportunities listed on Handshake, the job board designed to help college students and recent graduates find jobs.
Freelancers do short-term, project-based work for companies without being an employee of the company. Learn about Three Reasons Why Freelancing is Right for You by Forbes Business Magazine. Explore the Steps to Creating your Freelance Career. Identify the best freelance job search platform for your goals by reading about Fiverr vs Upwork and Fiverr vs Freelance.
Consultants help organizations improve their outcomes and achieve specific goals. Consultants have a specific area of expertise and experience to help the organization solve problems. They may work within the organization or provide temporary services through a consulting firm or independent practice. Learn more about How to Become a Consultant and How to Find Consulting Jobs.
Entrepreneurs are business owners rather than employees. Visit the IRS for the basics of setting up a business. The State of California provides support for setting up and managing a small business or startup. Depending upon the type of business you operation, there may be federal, state or local requirements for professional licenses. The State of California provides this professional licensure guide.
Career Options by Major
If you are applying to any job you find, it is likely you are applying to positions that are not related to your major and degree. Your search will become easier if you focus on positions that align with you academic achievements.
Job Postings & Hiring Events
Employers partner with the Career Center to recruit. They regularly post opportunities for recent graduates, offer virtual office hours and workshops, and come to campus to provide information sessions, on-campus interviews, and hiring booths at career fairs. Join today, with your professional email, to find jobs and hiring events with employers who want to hire Golden Eagles.
Résumés & Cover Letters
The résumé for recent graduates highlights your experiences on and off campus. It includes what you have done in the classroom and how you explored your academic and career interests. You can describe these experiences by writing about your accomplishments - what you achieved, what you overcame, and what made you proud in your past experiences and projects.
Just like your résumé, your cover letter must align with the responsibilities of the position and the organizational goals.
Get started with our step-by-step Résumé and Cover Letter Guide.
If you are not getting invited to an interview, most likely your résumé is not customized to the position you are applying to. It is important to edit your résumé for each position - one résumé does not fit all. Our online Résumé & Letter Builder allows you to scan your résumé to the job position and get feedback on how to customize it for success.
Interviewing
Our Interview Skills Guide includes samples for how to answer general, behavioral, and situational interview questions, what you can ask at the end of the interview, and how to dress for success.
If you've been called for an interview and have not received a job offer, it is likely you need to improve your interview skills. Our online Interview Practice System allows you to practice interviewing and get feedback on how to improve for success. Take the free basic or master course to quickly improve your skills.
LinkedIn is an employment and business-focused social media platform and job board. You can connect, share, and learn from professionals on LinkedIn. You can also find and apply to job openings. Learn how to set up your LinkedIn profile.
Get started with the step-by-step LinkedIn Profile Checklist.
Start your job search on LinkedIn with the LinkedIn Job Search Checklist.
Expand your professional network on LinkedIn by joining the Career Center LinkedIn group.
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