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Resources and tips to help you research potential careers, network, find opportunities, and prepare for interviews.

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The UC Irvine Libraries are here to help you with your career research process! All UC Irvine Authorized Affiliates (i.e., current students and employees with an active UCInetID) can take advantage of specialized databases, websites, and eBooks to: explore career paths, network with professionals, find opportunities, prepare for interviews, and study for your career.  (Plus we share pro tips in the Learn this search! links.) This guide complements the resources provided by the UC Irvine Division of Career Pathways (DCP) and other campus career units.  

Contents

The pages will guide you on the research powering each of these activities:  
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  • Exploring Careers
    What career paths are out there for me?  
     
  • Networking
    How do I find UC Irvine Alumni or people working at a specific company? 
     
  • Finding Opportunities
    How do I find openings for internships or jobs?
    How do I make a list of companies in a specific industry and location?
     
  • Preparing for Interviews
    How do I learn about the company, the industry, and beyond?
     
  • Practice tests and prep guides
    Interested in going to graduate school or earning a professional certification as part of your career path?  Get study books and practice tests (online!) for popular graduate or industry-specific exams!  
     
  • Career guidance books
    General books about career development, advice, and inspiration.
    Easy-to-read job guides!

Pro tool

Professional photo booth from DCP.

Hey, check this out!

The Division of Career Pathways (DCP) has a free, self-service photo booth where you can take professional headshots for your LinkedIn profile, employment websites, networking, and more. It's available to UC Irvine students, employees, and alumni.

Questions - Ask your librarians

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Annette Buckley [she/her]
Business & Economics Librarian
annetteb@uci.edu | (949) 824 - 0360
Visit the Business Research Guide
Due to question volume, my response time may be about 48 business hours.

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Sara Heimann [she/her]​
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Librarian
sheimann@uci.edu | (949) 824 - 2205
Visit the Entrepreneurship Research Guide

 

 

How do I get more career research advice in my subject (Art, Engineering, Education, etc.)?

Please contact your subject librarian