Parents and Families

Internship and Career Fairs are a great way for students of all class levels to explore career options while learning about opportunities and employers they may have not considered.  The Internship and Career Center (ICC) suggests 3 steps students should take to make the most of the upcoming career fair on October 12 between 10am-2pm.

Learn more about how to choose a quality bike, register your bike, properly lock it up, navigate roundabouts, and what other modes of transportation are available to students. 

The UC Davis Internship and Career Center (ICC) states that part-time jobs are a great way for students to gain work experience to be more competitive in their career and job search. Here are a few reasons on why they say this is the case: Gain and Develop Transferable Skills, Explore Different Working Environments and Industries, and Meet and Network with Professionals

Your students learn from outstanding faculty at UC Davis. Of special note are our Chancellor’s Fellows, mid-career professors who receive a monetary award to seed pioneering research and involve students in their exciting discoveries. Supported in part by the Parents Fund, the Chancellor’s Fellows program strengthens UC Davis teaching and research—to the benefit of students like yours!

Take advantage of the summer time to explore self and occupational awareness. The ICC recommends several tools to help your student learn more about their interests, skills, and values, along with helpful tips on job research, informational interviews, and how to gain experience.

Congratulations to the graduates from the class of 2022! For new to career professionals (and for current students thinking about their future career prospects), the job search process can seem over-whelming and often non-productive. So, here are a few tips: 1. Understand the roles, companies and industries for which you are applying. Start with research and informational interviews about roles, companies and industries that interest you. 2. Customize your resume, cover letters and other materials to the role. You don’t have to rewrite your resume for every job – especially when you have little or no experience. However, when possible, you should prioritize content that is relevant. 3. LinkedIn counts. If you are applying for roles online, you should have a compelling and complete LinkedIn profile.   4. Networking is the secret ingredient. Reach out to contacts, alumni and other hiring professionals at targeted companies to learn more and/or to bring attention to your application.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2022 survey of employers, some of the most desired skills employers are seeking from new graduates include problem-solving skills, analytical/quantitative skills, the ability to work in a team, written communication skills, and initiative. The UC Davis Internship and Career Center (ICC) suggests a variety of ways to attain the skills employers are seeking through job opportunities such as food service, caregiving roles, and retail. The ICC is holding remote and in-person career advising options, so be sure to remind your student to check out their services! 

Employee donors have a big heart for students, generously supporting scholarships, academic programs, research opportunities and crucial basic needs services that benefit students from all backgrounds.

One of the hallmarks of a UC Davis education is preparation for post-graduate success. The Internship and Career Center and a new initiative called Aggie Launch are dedicated to helping students explore potential career paths and identify the right one for them in a multiyear process that begins their freshman year.