What makes your current job as a career peer advisor special for you?
I have learned to use so many tools in career research and planning, and have come a long way in my own path of self-exploration in a short amount of time. I also enjoy working with the other peers and consulting with the advisors, all of which are friendly and approachable.

What do you like most about working for Career Services?
I have had the benefit of learning new skills relevant to my own job interests through side projects. But best of all, I am able to guide fellow students toward valuable resources that—whether immediately or in the long run—will have an impact on what they do with their lives!

What is your major and why did you choose this area to study?
I chose to be a Communication major for its broad application to so many industries I am interested in, including Advertising, Public Relations, and Media & Entertainment. I also picked up a Music minor because I am passionate about playing, listening to, and learning about music.

After graduation, what is your career goal?
My ideal job is an Art Director for an advertising agency, because I enjoy the creative, big-idea stage of projects. Or, I would love to connect my two interests with a communication-related job in the Music industry.

Anything else you would like to share with students?
Start planning early—the Career Center sees a lot of seniors, but what many students don’t know is that we have so many resources and services to offer all students, even freshmen in their first quarter at UCSB. The earlier you start exploring and researching, the less stressful it will be later when you are about to graduate and embark on your career.