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Other Career Advising Resources

Alumni Policy

Due to the economic down turn, more alum have been contacting our office for individualized career counseling and job search services. As much as we would like to assist, our charge remains clear - serve the academic mission of the campus by providing academic internships to currently enrolled UC Davis students. It is the student population that funds our office through registration fees. During these difficult economic times we will continue to meet during Office Hours and appointments with current students and alumni within their first year of graduation. We will not be able to meet individually with or have phone appointments with those that have graduated more than one year ago.


Career Advising Options for Alumni

Career Counseling Contacts
Career advising options in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Areas. Also includes the California One Stop Career Centers listed by county.

California Career Zone
A new way to explore exciting jobs and occupations that the Golden State has to offer and to learn about what career path interests you.


Labor Market/Occupational Resources

America's Career Infonet
Search by "Fastest growing occupations," "Occupations with the most openings," "Occupations with the largest employment," "Occupations that are declining in employment," or "Highest paying occupations."

O*Net OnLine
Offers detailed knowledge, skills, abilities, task descriptions, and detailed work activities useful for writing resumes. Also relates work values and interest areas to each occupation.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook handbook
Profiles occupations with national trends, wage information, and employment projections.


Relocation & Cost of Living Information

Salary.com
Provides a free salary wizard tool and salary negotiating tips. There is a cost of living calculator that allows you to compare two locations.

Relocation Essentials
Compare various cities, states, and communities throughout the United States, including cost of living of various cities and regions.

Best Places
Compare two cities side-by-side: taxes, housing, food, and other costs. Enter your salary to determine how much more (or less) you need to maintain your same standard of living.