We are excited about your interest in hiring Gauchos! We have hundreds of students at any given time looking for full-time, part-time, on-campus, and internship opportunities. UCSB has more than 200 majors, degrees, and credentials offered through five schools and a graduate division. Whether you are looking to hire a Ph.D. researcher, a mid-level manager, or an entry-level employee, our talented students possess the right skill set to meet your hiring objectives.
Browse our tips and resources below to learn more about recruiting at UCSB and our premium recruitment platform, Handshake. We look forward to connecting you to our beautiful campus and helping you find the talent you need for your organization’s growth and success!
Recruiting Made Easy
Sign up for a session and hear about:
- Handshake Quarterly
- Career Fairs
- In-person and virtual information sessions
- Networking events and mixers
- Marketing/brand-building options
- Workshops and programming
- Alliance Program
Start Recruiting Gaucho Talent
Begin Your Search Today
Companies that are most successful in recruiting at UCSB are constantly working to build a consistent presence on campus.
Handshake is UCSB’s online gateway to posting positions. Every student has access to Handshake and this is the first place they go when looking for opportunities.
Companies who are most successful in recruiting and promoting at UCSB are constantly working to build a consistent presence on campus.
An internship program can be a cost-effective method for identifying candidates for full-time hires and they become goodwill ambassadors for your intern pipeline.
Make sure students’ understand your brand, your values, and why your company is a good match.
Become a member and play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of UCSB students’ career achievements.
Give to Career Services. Support students' professional career development and donate directly to UCSB's Career Services fund.
Attend Recruiting Events
Career Fairs are among the most effective ways to gain visibility and connect with students. Networking Mixers are a more intimate way to engage with students.
We look forward to connecting with you at our job and internship fairs!
- Fall Job + Internship Fair, Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Graduate + Professional Schools Fair: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Winter #1 Career Mixer - Opportunities in Education, Social Impact, and Public Policy: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Winter #2 Career Mixer - Opportunities in Engineering, Science, and Heath: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Winter #3 Career Mixer - Opportunities in Business, Communication, and Arts: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Spring Job + Internship Fair: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Recruitment Resources
Tools for Recruiting Success
About UCSB
Helpful Information for About Our Campus
Contact Us
Building Access (M-F)
Building Access: 8:30 am- 4:00 pm
CRR Access: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed during official university holidays
See advising section for service-specific hours
Appointment Hours (M-F)
Peer Drop-In Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Peer Appt Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Counselor Appt Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
See the Advising section for service-specific hours
Phone and Email
(805) 893-4412
Students: careerhelp@sa.ucsb.edu
Recruiters: employer.services@sa.ucsb.edu
Events: careerevents@sa.ucsb.edu
Location, Directions & Parking
Career Services is located in Building 599, the pink building next to Storke Tower
See Visit UCSB for campus info and directions. Parking in Lot 22 (permit required)
Mailing Address
Career Services, Bldg. 599
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California 93106-7140
Meet the Team
Get to know Our Team of staff members at Career Services
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