The Winter Quarter is now in full swing, and the beginning of a new quarter can be a great time for your students to refresh their career goals. However, while your students may be starting the term with new ideas and strategies for seeking and applying to positions in the new year, having overly broad goals can lead to frustration and burnout. These goals have concrete tasks the student can complete as well as time sensitive deadlines that can empower your student throughout the job application process.
Whether your student is a first year or a senior, it is always a good time to begin the discussion on career planning. In fact, research shows that students who begin planning early are more likely to land a career position or admission to graduate school upon graduation. It can take anywhere between two and six months (or more) to find an internship or job — making right now a great time to start planning to land an opportunity for next summer.
Rejection in the internship and job search is a common reality people don’t often talk about. Job applicants frequently do not hear back from employers after submitting applications, leaving students feeling “ghosted” and disheartened. Knowing that rejection is normal doesn’t necessarily make the experience easier for students and recent alumni looking to enter the world of work.
The holidays offer a special opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. From a toy drive for young patients at UC Davis Children’s Hospital to filling the shelves of the ASUCD Pantry, we have some gratifying giving suggestions for you.
Searching for a job can feel overwhelming for any student, but it doesn’t have to be! Knowing what steps to take and how to execute them can minimize the nerve-wracking aspects of a job hunt. We have broken down the process into five easy steps to avoid the job search scaries.
Philanthropy can be a family affair! In the Adler family, parents and offspring share a love of invention and a commitment to supporting students in need. Rick and Nancy Haekyung Adler are members of Family Fellows, a particularly engaged, inspiring group of parent donors at UC Davis.
If your student needs a part-time job, this article is for you! Whether they’re just starting or have been at UC Davis for a while, we can help. Read more for answers to common questions you may have about part-time jobs.
Learn more about Aggie Launch, an initiative taking shape at our amazing Internship and Career Center (ICC). The goal is to integrate career-exploration curricula and phased professional development into every student’s pathway, whether their goal is employment or entry into a selective graduate or professional program.
