Explore the resources below for support in engaging in and building skill sets for career preparation.
Where to Find Career Preparation Resources:
- Berkeley Career Engagement (BCE): UC Berkeley’s career center for resources, advising, and events on finding and applying for internships and jobs.
- Career Counseling Assessment and Library: Career library for exploring what career track is right for you through counseling, assessment tools and library resources.
Where to Get Support For:
- Find jobs and internships: Search the Discovery Opportunities Database for internships plus other opportunities and Handshake for jobs and internships.
- Job applications: Book a career counseling appointment with a professional or peer mentor to refine your job application materials.
- Career planning: Use BCE’s Career Planning Workbook or Get Career Ready bCourse to plan for your career and develop career competencies.
- Career Exploration Resources: Explore BCE’s the Major to Career Map and learn more about various career fields through these additional resources.
- Career fairs & events: Check BCE’s recruitment calendar for upcoming career fairs and Handshake for upcoming career development events.
- Academic credit for internships: Review the guidelines on getting academic credit for internships and search for a course within your department that offers independent study. Note: The Berkeley Career Engagement’s Independent U.S. Summer Internship Credit Option is currently on hold (check website for updates).
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International or undocumented students:International students can review key resources and guidelines and utilize Berkeley International Office’s advising services. Undocumented students can review key resources and opportunities and get counseling from the Undocumented Student Program. BCE also features resource pages for other student communities like first generation, LBTQ+ and students with disabilities
