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Join our Peer Team

Are you interested in helping your fellow students figure out their career path? Consider applying to be a Career Success Peer Coach!

    What do Peers do?

    • Advise undergraduate students in the initial stages of the career development process 
    • Conduct drop-in advising, both individually and in groups, to critique resumes and cover letters, connect students with career resources, and answer career-related questions
    • Present and conduct outreach on behalf of Career to other campus partners with professionalism and enthusiasm
    • Create a warm and welcoming environment in the Career Center
    •  Demonstrate how to use Handshake, FOCUS 2 and ER System software to students
    • Participate in Career workshops and events

    • Desired Qualifications:

    • High energy, positive student leaders who want to make a difference 
    • Warm and compassionate demeanor
    • Desire and ability to interact with diverse student populations
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Organized, conscientious and reliable team player
    • Willingness to learn and creative problem solving
    • Second and third year students preferred - must commit for the entire academic year, and be available to work 8 - 12 hours per week
    • Training starts in Spring Quarter, with a 20 hour commitment over the course of the quarter. Peers must be able to commit to training during the week of September 20th, before the start of the Fall Quarter.

    • How to Apply:

  • We encourage you to come to the Career Center and have a Peer or Career Coach look at your application materials before you apply!

    1. Go to the ER System (if you’re not sure how to navigate it, come ask a Peer!)
    2. Search ER Number: 5352
    3. You must attach your resume AND cover letter in order to be considered for an interview.  You are also welcome to email them to Rebecca at rtivang@ucsc.edu in addition to applying on the ER System.