The Writing Hub | Student Worker & Department Spotlight

Tara Kade Undergraduate Writing Consultant @ Writing Hub, Teaching and Learning Commons Third year w/ Senior Standing | Sixth College | Literatures in English Major & Law and Society Minor What do you do and what makes your job unique? I work with students on various types of writing at all stages of the process …

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Julie Wartell ‘89 | Alumni Spotlight

Professor at UC San Diego and Crime Analysis Consultant | Majored in Linguistics | jwartell@ucsd.edu Where do you work? I teach part-time at UCSD in the Urban Studies and Planning Department as well as do crime analysis consulting. As for typical week, it really varies from week to week. In regards to teaching, it includes …

W2 Report

The 2019 W2 is now available for view! This includes all taxable wage, salary, and bonus payments from UC San Diego dated in the previous calendar year. The U.S. tax system is based on calendar years (January 1 - December 31). At UCSD, some payments for work done in December are paid in the following …

Ghosting Employers

“Ghosting” a word usually used to describe a bad date, is shaking up the world of employment. While employers have left candidates “on read” by ignoring resumes and not calling back after interviews, the tables seem to be turning. Due to a growing job market and low unemployment, ghosting in the workplace is becoming one …

Interviewing Tips

STAR Method for Behavioral Interviews For behavioral interviews, the STAR model can help you address all the points of the question that the recruiter is looking for. It provides a realistic and predictable way you might perform with situations do occur. The STAR method is an abbreviation for citing the Situation, Task, Action you took, …

Post Graduation Plans

Graduation is coming up the corner.. Are you ready for it?! Even if you are unsure of what you are doing, you should always have an answer to this question on the back of your hand. The truth is that no one ever really knows what they are doing, and that is okay.  Anyone that’s …

Working On Campus as an International Student

As an international student, there are a few different processes you must go through in order to obtain a job. There are a variety of on campus employment opportunities offered on campus; ranging from Research 7 Office assistants, campus recreation and HDH just to name a few.  Being able to be apart of the student …

How to Use LinkedIn

Do you have a LinkedIn? If you do, then do you use your LinkedIn to its fullest potential? Linkedin is an online networking platform where you will have the opportunity to connect with recruiters, alumni, and affiliates in the industry of your interest. It’s like a professional Facebook that features your online resume!   Using …

Co Curricular Record

UCSD’s Co-Curricular Record option can you help enhance your transcripts! A Co-Curricular Record is an official description that illustrates a student’s involvement and achievements outside the classroom. Involvements that are approved to be on a Co-Curricular Record relate to Research and Academic Life, Student and Campus Engagement, Community-based and Global Learning, and Professional and Career …

Preparing for Finals and Winter Break

Time flies when you’re having fun! Finals week and winter break is approaching faster than you can imagine. Have you thought about how to balance your studies and job responsibilities with the added pressure? See our helpful guidelines below on how you can succeed in the final stretch. 1. Communicate your availability to your supervisor …