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 Group Information Session and learn about ways to recruit at UCSB or, if you already know how you want to engage at UCSB, fill out the Employer Interest Form and let us know the events in which you wish to participate.
- Handshake
- Quarterly Career Fairs
- In-person and virtual information sessions
- Networking events and mixers
- Marketing/brand-building options
- Workshops and programming
- Alliance Program
- Sponsorship Opportunities
Start Recruiting Gaucho Talent
Begin Your Search Today
Companies who are most successful in recruiting and promoting 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.
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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Champion career success of UCSB students through strategic investment! Beyond joining the UCSB Career Services Alliance Program, your organization can select from the following initiatives:
- Dress to impress
- Replenish the UCSB Career Closet with professional attire (e.g. suits, ties, pants, blouses, jackets)
- Empower students to conquer the professional world with their personal style and flair
- Foster a sense of belonging
- Fund career programming and events for students of color, students with disabilities, first-generation, international, LGBTQ, military, transfer, undocumented, and/or womxn
- Spark engagement across diverse backgrounds where they feel supported and valued
- Capture a perfect picture
- Enhance personal brand with access to free high-quality photos
- Help students present a polished image as they venture off into the world of work
- Shape career future
- Prepare students to make a successful transition from college into the workforce by discussing topics such as Financial Literacy for Recent Graduates or Navigating the World as a Young Professional
- Inspire the next generation of leaders for career success by providing unique perspectives from knowledgeable professionals
NOTE: All participating companies will be featured on social media.
For any questions, contact Jo Ann Villanueva-Salvador, Associate Director, at joann.salvador@sa.ucsb.edu.
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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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