Take a moment to think about the people around youโ€”everyone you know could be a valuable source of career insight! Engage in conversations with professors, alumni, friends, family, and even casual acquaintances to explore where your professional interests might align. They could suggest a career path or an employer you haven’t thought of, or they might connect you with someone in their network who has more experience in your field of interest.

In the Career Resources below, you will see there are a number of program-specific LinkedIn groups at UC San Diego Extended Studies. To access these resources, please sign in with your username and login that you use for taking classes with us. The LinkedIn groups are a great way to connect with other students, alumni, staff and instructors.

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