Career Success Hub

Supporting Your Journey - From Classroom to Career

For over a century, UCLA Extension has helped prepare people to live better lives through the power of education. The Career Services team supports this goal by providing a suite of curated career development resources to all learners. Whether you are advancing your career, changing careers, learning something new, or reaching an academic goal, we look forward to helping you achieve your professional aspirations!

To help prepare you for the next step in your career, view our resources below, including career development guides, networking tools, access to external employment opportunities, and information about career-focused events.

Resumes

Ready to create or refresh your resume for your next job? Our resources walk you through the process of writing a strong resume. 

Browse our resume resources here >

Cover Letters

Want to make your application stand out to employers? Writing a cover letter tailored to the role you are seeking is a must and will give you the edge that other candidates don't have.

Browse our cover letter resources here >

Interviewing

Interview preparation is key to success in getting a job. This process also helps you find and express your hidden skills and achievements, apart from increasing your confidence when you meet the hiring manager. 

Browse our interviewing resources here >

Networking

Networking is often a deciding factor in getting hired, especially in today's job market. Our resources demystify what networking is, why it matters at every career stage, and the types of actionable steps you can use to network with confidence and purpose. 

Browse our networking resources here >

UCLA Extension empowers learners to advance their careers by connecting them with curated opportunities from employers who value the Bruin expertise.  

Employment Opportunities for Learners

Our curated online job board offers a direct pathway to opportunities from employers across Los Angeles and beyond who actively seek UCLA Extension talent. Open to all enrolled students and alumni, the platform makes it easy to explore and apply for positions that align with your coursework, career goals, and professional growth. This job board does not feature employment opportunities at UCLA or UCLA Extension. For these opportunities, please click here. 

View job and internship opportunities here >

Parker Dewey

Parker Dewey is a free resource dedicated to micro-internships. You develop relevant skills, build your professional network, and successfully launch your career. Create a profile as a UCLA Extension student to see available projects, and move forward.

Visit Parker Dewey here >

Forage Virtual Internships

Supplement your education with free, virtual simulation internship experiences at top companies. When signing up, please type in and select University of California, Los Angeles Extension under the campus search.

Visit Forage here >

Career‑focused events and workshops are hosted throughout the year that give students and alumni access to practical skill‑building sessions, insights from industry professionals, and networking opportunities as they navigate their next career step.

As part of the University of California system, we offer over 100 professional certificate programs and thousands of courses annually—designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce. Our programs are developed in collaboration with industry leaders and taught by experienced professionals. 

To post employment opportunities for students and alumni, visit our Employer and Community Relations page >

Need more help? 

Start with our Help Center: Our Help Center is a great resource for the most commonly asked questions.

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