Professional Skills 101
Resources:
UCLA Career Center
Location: 501 Westwood Plaza, Strathmore Building, Los Angeles, CA (90095-1573)
Floors:
2nd Floor - Student Engagement and Counseling
3rd Floor - Industry and Employer Relations
Slack
Slack is a free, online tool that can serve as a useful tool for your job and internship search. You can add channels as well as search for opportunities such as #internship-and-job-opportunities
Handshake
UCLA platform tailor-made for students seeking to jumpstart their careers by seeking out internships and work opportunities (can also schedule one-on-one career advising consultation appointments)
UCLA Career Guide
An extensive document outlining everything students need to know regarding professional standards
Graduate Schooling
Find tips and advice for those interested in graduate and professional schooling
Drop-in Advising Sessions
Engagement and academic advising sessions are available for students in person every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Strathmore Building’s 2nd-floor location or online
Presentation Request Form
Support readiness on campus by collaborating with the UCLA Career Center to schedule a presentation for undergraduate students on various topics including resume building, networking, job search strategies, interviewing skills and more
UCLA Career Ready Bootcamp (CRB) Program
A three-day skill-building and mentoring event designed specifically with first-generation and transfer Bruins in mind (though all are encouraged to apply); deadline information for the 2023-2024 school year will go live soon
Forage Platform
A site that houses many virtual immersion courses to refine industry skills
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A federal database containing information about statistics related to a variety of careers and their potential futures
Parker Dewey Micro-Internship Software
Apply for short-term work opportunities to boost your skillset and earn some compensation
UCLA One Networking Software
Connect with both current and former Bruins, seek out mentorship opportunities, and learn more about professional events going on
VMock Resume Software
Feedback platform that presents instantaneous advice and critiques of your resume (students are allotted 10 uploads each year)
InterviewStream
Examine over 7,000 real interview questions and record sample responses to practice replying
Active Verb List for Resume
A list of active verbs job seekers can add to their resumes
CV versus Resume Differences
Often confused or used interchangeably, learn the difference between a CV and a resume
Resumes and Cover Letters Master Guide
Learn how to craft the perfect resume and cover letter
Job and Internship Search Master Guides
Learn about job and internship search and successful interviewing strategies
Considering Multiple Job Offers Guide
A resource on how to evaluate a position based on criteria, compatability with your lifestyle, and more
Videos
Long Resume & Cover Letter Guide
Shorter Form Cover Letter Guide
Job and Internship Search Strategies
Interview Advice