For Students
We offer a centralized career management tool for students, alumni and employers called GPSCareers. Students and alumni are able to create a profile, register for events, search our employer and contacts database, and apply for current job and internship postings. Employers are able to create or update organization and contact profiles, and post jobs and internships.
We understand that our international students may have unique internship and job search challenges. Every year we offer career programs, events and services designed specifically for them.
The GPS Alumni Office Hours Program gives students the opportunity to regularly meet with alumni working in their areas of interest.
Additional job postings, assessments, career fairs and on-site employer interviews are offered at UC San Diego Career Center and complement our services.
Services for International Students
International Services and Engagement Office (ISEO) provides services and engagement opportunities that are open to all, with a focus on our international faculty, research scholars, staff, students and families.
Identify companies who have submitted H1B visa applications through GoinGlobal. This research tool provides expert advice and insider tips for finding employment opportunities at home and abroad.
Register for English language improvement, accent reduction and business English classes through UC San Diego Extension.
International Student Programming
With more than half of our students now coming to GPS from outside the U.S., we have career programming specifically for international students. This includes workshops, alumni panels and networking events aimed at helping GPS international students navigate the internship and job search process.
Programs and Events
Workshops, employer information sessions and career panels are held each year. Students will be able to explore career pathways, meet employers and develop a career strategy that will help you throughout a lifetime of career and job changes.
Career Orientation
This series of workshops for incoming students introduces career pathways in international affairs, teaches resume and professional communications, networking and job search success strategies.
Academic Year Workshops
To accommodate the wide range of students' career interests, we offer a large selection of workshops addressing topics such as:
- Career resources for international students
- Getting a head start on government internships
- Private sector internship search preparation
- International development career pathways
- Navigating career fairs
- Evaluating and negotiating offers of employment
- Case interviewing
Alumni Career Talks and Panels
Regularly scheduled alumni career talks and information sessions are held throughout the year. These sessions showcase career fields and employers that align with the School's career tracks, and provide concrete networking and recruiting opportunities.
Larger alumni-student networking events include winter and spring connections. These events incorporate career talks and each year generates several interviews, internship and employment offers from alumni across all sectors.
Connecting with Employers
Students have the opportunity to meet, interview with and connect with professionals from organizations and companies around the world. Annual career fairs are conducted in collaboration with other universities, along with on-campus information and recruitment sessions and company site visits.
Career Treks and Employer Site Visits
Annual outreach trips to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Calif., New York City, and Washington, D.C., feature group meetings at target organizations and large alumni networking events. In addition, regular Southern California-based organizations come to the GPS campus throughout the year.
Alumni Mentoring
Tritons Connect is the newest tool to find and interact with your fellow alumni. Connect 1:1 or in groups, post and apply for job opportunities, get matched with a mentor, and so much more. Create your free account today!