Student Services

Labor Market / Job Descriptions / Cost of Living / Job Search Links

1. Occupational Information	(careers, education requirements, duties, etc.)
2. Labor Market Information	(wages, job openings, trends, etc.)
3. Relocation & Cost of Living Information

Key resources for any UCD student are the Internship & Career Center where you can find:

UCD People Resources

Talk to an Internship & Career Center (ICC) Coordinator! You can see a Coordinator through weekly drop-ins or by appointment. Click here for contact information of our Coordinators. You can also attend our workshops which are listed in our Calendar and Program of Event.

Remember to check with UCD Advising Services if you are considering graduate or professional school. Their website also has career information links. Also check with your Department Advisor and Departmental Websites, both can be good sources of information. Don't forget to network with your professors and internship sponsors!

UCD Print Resources

Library Resources

Career Library 215 South Hall - There are over 600 books in the Career and Graduate Studies Resource Room about careers and career exploration. Use Shields Library's career resources

UCD Career Resource Manual
See the manual for tips on interviewing professionals working in careers or at organizations which interest you. Manuals are available FREE at the ICC on the 2nd floor of South Hall and on-line.

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Occupational Information

America's Career One-Stop
The US Department of Labor mega-site that includes:
   America's Career Infonet where you can get job specifics, trends in growth and earnings, list of careers that require Certifications or Licenses.
   Service Locator…search for career and job search advising services in all states.

O*Net OnLine
"Occupational Information Network" of the US Department of Labor with comprehensive career information listing job descriptions, 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
Profiles occupations with national trends, wage information, and employment projections.

U.S. News - Career Guide
Current career related articles and labor market trends including job outlook, growth areas, salaries, in-demand jobs, trends, and resources.

California Labor Market Information
Occupational information for job seekers and those exploring career options.

California Occupational Guide
The Career Center has California Occupational Guides. Get the California angle on hundreds of occupations (including Wages, Hours and Benefits.)

Training Providers
Provides information about community colleges, public and private universities and colleges and trade and technical schools in the State.

California Career Zone
Explore occupations from a California viewpoint, and do a “Reality Check” on the budgeting issues of a specific career that you will face upon graduation.

Biotechnology Careers
Describes careers in California's biotechnology industry.

Health Care Careers
A 2007 report about 48 health-related occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree or less education. Includes brief description, requirements, wages, job outlook, possible career paths, and sources of other information.

Jobstar Central
California Job Search Guide from 'your local public libraries'. Focuses on Bay Area, LA, Sacramento & San Diego labor markets. Lots of links to current articles and information sources for specific industries and provides links and descriptions of 300+ salary surveys.

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Labor Market Information

California Employment Development Department Labor Market Info
For job seekers looking for work or seeking a career change.

Quick Link: Labor Force and Industry Employment Data for August 2009

ComputerJobs.com
Salary information for the technology industry.

Glocap
A search firm in the private equity, venture capital and hedge fund marketplace. Glocap recruits at all levels, from Analyst to General Partner, and in all parts of the US, Canada, and in major cities in Europe and Asia.

Idealist.org
Job in non-profits as well as volunteer opportunities, internships, events and resources.

CareerJournal.com by Wall Street Journal
Current executive and business related careers are the focus.

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Relocation & Cost of Living Information

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

Sperling's Best Place to Live
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.

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