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What Can I Do With My Major?

71%

of UCLA students had an internship during college (source)

12%

of International Institute students are enrolled in graduate school (source)

27%

of college graduates land a job closely related to their major (source)

 

Eight Competencies For A Career Ready Workforce

Ask yourself: Which competencies are your strongest? Which would you like to improve?

1

CAREER & SELF DEVELOPMENT

Proactively develop career through:

  • continual personal and professional learning
  • awareness of strengths and weaknesses
  • navigation of career opportunities
  • networking 

 

2

COMMUNICATION

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons in and outside organization

3

CRITICAL THINKING

Identify and respond to needs based upon understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information

4

EQUITY & INCLUSION

  • Demonstrate awareness, attitude, and skills required to equitably include people from all cultures
  • Engage in anti-racist practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism

 

5

LEADERSHIP

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals

6

PROFESSIONALISM

  • Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits
  • Act in the interest of larger community and workplace

 

7

TEAMWORK

  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals
  • Appreciate diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities

 

8

TECHNOLOGY

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals

 

Explore

What career path would combine your skills and your interests? Explore your options with these Career Center resources

UCLA CAREER GUIDE

Career exploration tips, timelines and resources

NETWORKING

Find UCLA alumni and networking events on UCLA ONE and start connecting today!

ATTEND CAREER EVENTS

From career fairs to workshops, UCLA offers many opportunities to help you with your search

GOING GLOBAL

Search for jobs and internships abroad!

MICRO-INTERNSHIPS

Find paid micro-internship opportunities for all majors and class levels on Parker Dewey.

CAREER ADVISING

Discuss your interests and create a personalized career plan!

 

Where Do Our Graduates Work?

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Accountant
Communication and Administration Analyst
Development Director
Financial Services and Insurance Manager
Financial Analyst
Human Resources Associate
Project Manager
Realtor
Senior Coordinator for International Promotions
Strategy Consultant
Trade and Investment Manager

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Bilingual Quality, Training, and Compliance Specialist
College Counselor
Diversity Programs Coordinator
Elementary/Middle School/High School Teacher
Inclusion Specialist
Independent Research Consultant
Professor of Anthropology and African & Latin American Studies
Research Librarian for Humanities and Literature

Government & Law +

Attorney
Community and Government Relations Operations Manager
Foreign Service Officer
Intellectual Property Associate
Legal Assistant
Presidential Staff Officer
Veteran Service Representative
Visa Specialist

Technology, Health & Science +

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Front-End Web Developer
IT Specialist
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Telehealth Project Coordinator

Communication, Arts & Media +

Creative Director/Copywriter
Life Coach and Podcast Host
Marketing Specialist
Museum Professional, Researcher, and Community Organizer
Public Relations
Screenwriter
Special Events Manager
Videographer and Editor

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