Off-Campus Employment Resources

Your journey to employment starts with job searching. Browse our resources below to learn more about the different platforms, databases and websites you can use to search for your dream job.

Internal Job Search Sites

Handshake

Handshake is the digital platform that UCSC uses to connect students and alumni with job search and career coaching resources. Through Handshake, you have access to many resources for searching for jobs, finding events, and getting in touch with our team here at Career Success. Click above for more information on how to use Handshake.

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F1 Hires

F1 Hire has a must-have tool for international talents to find CPT/OPT/H1B internships and jobs. F1 Hire supports international talents's career advancement in the global market. We effectively help small to mid-size U.S. employers find the best-fitting and qualified candidates from the international student talent pool.

F1 Hire Premium Plan is available for free to UCSC students. You must use your UCSC email address to access the premium plan.

GoinGlobal(international) USA Careers (domestic)

  • Country Career Guides
  • USA and Canadian City Career Guides
  • Corporate profiles
  • Worldwide job and internship openings and a proprietary collection of H1B visa employer listings.
  • Professional career advice on:
    • the current employment outlook
    • hiring trends
    • job search resources
    • executive recruiters
    • staffing agencies
    • work permit regulations
    • salary ranges
    • resume/CV writing guidelines
    • professional and social networking groups
    • trade associations
    • interview and cultural advice.

External Job & Internship Search Sites

Local Job Boards

Locally focused, helping those seeking jobs in Monterey Bay, CA find jobs, careers and employment with local Monterey Bay employers.

Locally focused, helping those seeking jobs in Santa Cruz, CA find jobs, careers and employment with local Santa Cruz employers.

Locally focused, with an emphasis on the tech field, helping those seeking jobs in Santa Cruz, CA find jobs, careers and employment with local Santa Cruz employers.

Think Local First – County of Santa Cruz is a network of locally owned, independent businesses and community organizations joining together to promote economic vitality and preserve the unique character of our community.

Care.com is an online marketplace for childcare, senior care, special needs care, tutoring, pet care, and housekeeping.

 

Job Boards

  • CalJOBS California Employment Development Dept.(EDD)

CalJOBSSM is your online resource for jobs, resumés, and labor information in California. Search for jobs and apply online, develop and post your resumé, post job openings, or access career resources, resumé tools, information about labor market and training programs, and more.

CareerBuilder has the largest online job board in the U.S. and powers a website called  CareerRookie, which has internships, part-time jobs and entry-level careers for recent grads.

Glassdoor has millions of jobs plus salary information, company reviews, and interview questions from people on the inside making it easy to find a job that’s right for you.

GovernmentJobs.com is the only government sector job board created from the world's foremost fully integrated recruitment, selection and applicant tracking system called NEOGOV Insight designed specifically for public sector employers.

Indeed is the #1 job site in the world with over 200 million unique visitors every month. Indeed strives to put job seekers first, giving them free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies. Every day, we connect millions of people to new opportunities.

Leverage the world’s largest professional network to connect with opportunity. Use LinkedIn Jobs to harness the power of your network and get hired. LinkedIn Jobs surfaces insights such as whom you know at a company, providing you an edge in your job search.

Has one of the largest online job boards in the U.S. and also provides information on resume writing, interviewing, salary and company profiles

 

The Federal government's official job list.  Employment search, information center, veteran information and forms.


Transitional Jobs & Overseas Opportunities

Don't want to commit to a career yet? Want a one- or two-year position to pay bills? Taking a year off? Make it productive! Find opportunities and positions that are short-term high value experiences.

Choose your area of interest:

Social services/Non-Profit Opportunities | Leadership/Public Administration/Government | Teaching Environmental | Religious Based Social Service Opportunities |International Opportunities

SOCIAL SERVICES/NON-PROFIT OPPORTUNITIES:

LEADERSHIP/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/GOVERNMENT:

If you have specific questions or concerns, contact a coach by scheduling a Handshake or emailing cc_coach@ucsc.edu.