Individual Career Advising
1-on-1 coaching appointments with a member of the Career Development Team are available for career planning, job search strategies, mock interviews, networking tips, offer evaluations, salary negotiations, resume and/or LinkedIn review, etc.
Mock Interviews
Career Development Team members offer mock interviews, both in-person and virtually via Zoom, to help you prepare for various interview formats used by different companies.
Career Workshops
Workshops are offered on a regular basis to provide information on a wide range of career-related topics, including resume writing, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, internship planning, salary negotiation, preparing for career fairs, working in the U.S., working remotely, time management, etc.
Alumni & Employer Events
The Career Development Team features alumni, industry professionals and/or organizations to present on career-related topics, including professional panels, company info sessions, networking events, author presentations, tech talks, etc. These events are designed to broaden your professional/technical knowledge and connections.
24/7 Online Career Resources
MCS/MSWE/MDS/MHCID students have full access to tools and resources related to resume/cover letter, LinkedIn, interview preparation, company information, salary insight, networking, etc.
Job & Internship Listings via CODE & Handshake
CODE and Handshake, are two online job posting platforms for MCS/MSWE/MDS/MHCID students and UCI students across campus, respectively. They list part-time and full-time jobs, contract positions, internships, and summer/seasonal positions. Students can also register for Career Fairs (including UCI STEM Career Fair) hosted by UCI Division of Career Pathways through Handshake.
LinkedIn Groups & Student-Alumni Directory
MCS/MSWE/MDS/MHCID students can join invite-only LinkedIn Groups to connect with peers and alumni in industry. The CODE platform, exclusive to these programs, also hosts a student-alumni directory for networking, mentorship, and career insights, allowing targeted connections based on industry, company, role, or location.
