We offer a dynamic lineup of career events year-round featuring in-person and virtual formats. Ranging from premium career fairs and recruitment events, to educational workshops and panels, we provide students with hundreds of career events to attend throughout the year. Events vary in scope to connect UCSB students with a breadth of career information, employers, and outcomes.
All events hosted by Career Services are open to UCSB students, as well as Alumni based on status.
Featured Events
What's New @ Career Services
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Feb 11
Events by Type
Attend to Your Top Goals
![photo of students and recruiters speaking for career fairs](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/pages/WinterCareerFair2017%20019.jpg?itok=jOK4gYLw)
Meet with dozens of recruiters all in one day, including quarterly fairs as well as specialty fairs for on-campus, graduate school, and end-of-year
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Connect with organizations that are recruiting or networking for future opportunities in information sessions, tables, mixers, and other events
![photo of career peer advisor helping student for workshops](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/pages/IMG_4455.CR2_.jpg?itok=eCuFVOv7)
From job search to work success, learn steps for career development; also view videos on demand in our Virtual Workshop Series >>
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Hear insights from special guests across a range of topics and interests, featuring alumni, industry leaders, and Gaucho career advocates
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How to Prepare for Virtual Events
Success Tips for Fairs and Events
Introduce yourself with confidence and lead a meaningful conversation with employers
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Instructions for Virtual Fairs in Handshake
Get familiar with using Handshake to attend virtual career fairs for a successful outcome
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Virtual Backgrounds for Zoom
Look sharp with UCSB background images, so you don't have to clean your room!
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Events by Career Path
Investigate Your Interests
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Management, finance, accounting, sales, and more
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Teaching, counseling, social work, psychology, and more
![photo of ears for engineering + technology events](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/pages/macro-1452986_1920_0.jpg?itok=6wteD07x)
ME, EE, ChemE, CE, computer science, data science, and IT
Events by Student Population
Tune in to Your Future Self
![photo of UCSB grad students studying](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/pages/grad-students.jpg?itok=CKLaEhmN)
Recommended events that provide specific preparation for graduate students
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Career Services offers several annually recurring programs that are specialized to a range of student needs.
Check out some of our most popular Career Development Programs to build your career forward!
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