New Grad Resources

Start your career with tools from the UCLA Alumni Association and the UCLA Career Center. Whether you need to land your first job or find a community, the Bruin Family is here to help.

Resources

Three Months of Career Center Access
Continue to utilize all Career Center services for three (3) months after graduation including one-on-one appointments and drop-in sessions.  

Handshake for Alumni
Enjoy one year of Handshake after your graduation date for a fee. This gives you access to job listings and entrance to career fairs and networking events.  

VMock
This online tool helps you create the best résumé for different industries. As a graduate, you have one year of access.

UCLA Alumni Association Member ID Card
Be sure to update your address and email in the fall. Your UCLA Alumni Association member ID card will be mailed to your updated address in the fall.

Job Seekers Tools and Insights

Job Search Starter Kit
Update your résumé and cover letter with easy tools and templates to get you started right now.  

UCLA ONE
This is the largest professional networking platform made up of Bruins. Reach out to UCLA graduates to receive advice, find jobs, and promote your side hustles and services. This is the best tool to secure informational interviews, get your résumé reviewed by alumni and ask for a mock interview.  

The Classroom
This career management course, tailored specifically for recent graduates who are gearing up to enter the job market. This two-part course will equip you with the tactics and strategies needed to navigate the various stages of a job search, from application to negotiation. Part II delves into the intricacies of transitioning to the workforce and setting yourself up for a successful career.

Webinar: Acing the Virtual Interview
Get all the details on how to prep and succeed at the virtual interview.

Webinar: Take Your LinkedIn Profile to All-Star Status
Your LinkedIn profile is an important tool for your job search. Learn pro tips to make your profile stand out.

Webinar: Once a Bruin, Always a Bruin Connecting Beyond Campus
Learn how to use the UCLA ONE platform to set up informational interviews and create a plan to broaden your Bruin network.

Class of 2024 Website
Check this website for updated information and events for Class of 2024 alumni.

500 Top Companies Hiring Right Now
Discover popular employers that are actively hiring college students on Handshake today.

UCLA FDS Dashboards
Check out where graduated Bruins have gone, and which industries alumni with your major started their career.

First Job Tools

Your First Job
Transitioning from student to an intern or full-time employee is one of the most exciting times of your life. Learn how to master all aspects of your first position.

Evaluating Job Offers
At least half the time you’re awake will be spent at work. Take time to evaluate how the position fits into your short- and long-term lifestyle.

Negotiating a Salary
Knowing how to negotiate will make this conversation less daunting. Make sure you’re prepared in order to maximize your potential for a better compensation package.

Connect With Bruins

Alumni Networks
Connect with Bruins in your geographical area or with whom you share interests and identities. Let the Bruin community settle you into life after UCLA.

Bruin Success Podcast
Learn from Bruins in a variety of industries and how they define success. Interviews include alumni in entertainment, technology, nonprofit and beyond. 

Events Near You
Attend events in your area or online to learn new skills, explore interests and expand your mind.