WELCOME!
The UC Merced Career Center works with graduates at all stages of your career. Alumni interested in serving as mentors or hiring current students and fellow alumni for internships, part-time jobs or full-time career roles may contact our Employer Relations team at careercenter@ucmerced.edu or visit the Employer Section of our website.
CAREER SERVICES FOR ALUMNI
Whether you are a new graduate, considering a career change, pursuing professional networking, or seeking on-the-job career advice, UC Merced's Student Career Center (SCC) offers many resources to help you in your professional journey. SCC services, events and resources are available to UC Merced Alumni.
HANDSHAKE CAREER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Handshake is UC Merced's online platform and career hub where UC Merced undergraduate and graduate students and alumni can find and apply for jobs and internships, meet with employers, register to attend career workshops and events, make an appointment with a career specialist and access “How To” Guides designed to help you effectively write your resume, successfully interview, create you LinkedIn Profile and More! Graduated before 2019? Claim your account utilizing your UC Merced Credentials at HANDSHAKE LOG IN PAGE Please allow for 2-3 business days for account approval.
JOB SEARCH TRAINING FOR UC MERCED STUDENTS AND ALUMNI
STANDOUT PRACTICE INTERVIEWING
Standout Practice Interviewing will help you prepare for your next internship or job at your own convenience. Create customized interviews or choose selections from an extensive video library. Track your progress with AI feedback to see how well you would be understood, work to reduce hesitations, and more. Log In and Practice
GLOBAL MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE
Eligible UC Merced undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni pursuing their first career experience may apply to participate in GMI’s structured mentorship program consists of 12 one-hour virtual sessions via a videoconferencing platform. The mentorship focuses on building confidence and developing transferable skills applicable across any industry.Students and mentors set their own schedule with no obligation to continue the mentoring relationship after the conclusion of the experience. Learn More And Apply
IRIS PROFESSIONAL PHOTO BOOTH
The Iris Booth offers high-quality portraits. Located in the Commuter Lounge. No appointment. Professional photographs are typically used in Social Media, Handshake profiles, LinkedIn. Learn More
FORAGE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
Forage is an online resource which offers over 300 unpaid virtual projects designed by leading companies. Develop your skills and gain a real understanding of different roles and industries by working through these self-paced modules, with tasks similar to those you would undertake during a traditional internship. Create an Account
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ALUMNI CAREER NETWORK
The UC Alumni Career Network is a high-impact, online series designed to provide UC alumni and community members with the insights, information, and connections to launch, grow and expand your career opportunities. Visit to learn more: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ALUMNI CAREER NETWORK
