These concise handouts and videos explain career-related subjects like how to write a resume, interview tips, and applying to graduate school. The library below includes digital versions (in PDF format) of the most current guides as well as links to several career advice videos (links open in new window). You can also find this information in our Career Toolkit.

How To's

Applying for the Job

Applying to Graduate School

Internships

  • Internships
    Learn about how to find and maximize your internship. Includes worksheet for evaluating your internship.
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Planning Your Future

  • Career Direction Resources
    Learn about the Career Pathways resources that will help you discover your interests, connect to opportunities, and succeed in your career search.
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  • Choosing a Major
    Learn how to find the major that best fits your interests and intended career path.
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    See also: Focus 2 Career
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  • Finding Campus Jobs
    Learn more about how to find a part-time job on campus. Includes information on the work-study program.
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  • Gap Year
    Learn more about gap year - the transition period prior to pursuing graduate school or establishing a career, typically used to gain skills, prepare for exams, or obtain hands-on experience.
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  • Informational Interviews
    Informational interviews are a great way to learn more about different career paths. Learn how to set one up and how best to prepare.
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  • Transfer Student Guide
    Learn how to get started on your career path from your junior year and beyond.
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DCP Services

  • Career Preparation for Students with Disabilities
    Check out these resources to help you make the most of your talents and address challenges in your career development and job search.
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  • First-Generation Students
    Learn about the many resources available both at the UCI Division of Career Pathways and outside of it that can help you capitalize your time and succeed at UC Irvine.
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  • Graduate Students
    Learn about the DCP resources available for graduate students.
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  • OCI: On-Campus Interviews
    Learn more about the On-Campus Interview (OCI) Program and how you can interview conveniently with employers right on campus! All OCI positions are posted on Handshake (uci.joinhandshake.com).
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  • Students Services
    Learn more about the services the UCI Division of Career Pathways provides, including individual career counseling appointments, drop in advising, workshops, and more.
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  • Student Veterans
    Learn more about the services the UCI Division of Career Pathways provides that can help student veterans translate their military experience into civilian terms.
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Networking & Communication Skills

  • Dining Etiquette
    Learn dining etiquette tips for dining during pre-interview, interview, internship event, client meeting, company celebration, and social events outside of work.
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  • Elevator Pitch
    Learn how to create a brief introduction and prompt questions or additional information.
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  • Networking
    Learn tips to help you become more confident in your networking skills.
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  • Networking for Ph.D Students
    Learn the best strategies for academic networking, including how to introduce yourself, discussion tips, and more.
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  • What is LinkedIn?
    Learn how to create a professional LinkedIn profile and tips for building your network and searching for job opportunities.
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