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 …

Advertisement

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 …

What is Student Employment?

What do we do? We strive to build an informed student employment community, to maximize students’ on-campus work experience, and to help students reach their career goals. If you are employed on-campus and need assistance, guidance, more information, or help to resolve a conflict within your current job, please contact us. We are here as …

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 …

Maya Vanini | Student Researcher | Student Spotlight

Maya Vanini 1st Year | Marshall College | Clinical Psychology Major/ Ethnic Studies Minor   Could you tell us more about yourself? From Fresno, California, I am the first person in my family to attend UCSD! I enjoy writing creative nonfiction and keeping up to date on current affairs and foreign politics in my free …

Succeeding in a Job

Starting a new job can be intimidating. Whether you working on or off campus part time, ready to start your new summer job, or are waiting for graduation to begin working full time navigating a new environment can be difficult. Check out our tips below for navigating a new job successfully. Mentally prepare yourself for …

Resumes & Cover Letters: The Basics

Looking for a new job and need help formulating a resume or cover letter? Whether you are aiming to get a job over the summer, applying early for position beginning fall quarter, looking full-time employment after graduating, or just haven’t updated your resume in a while, it’s always good to be prepared. If you have …

Nichola Retzius | Career Advisor Spotlight

Nichola Retzius Career Advisor | nretzius@ucsd.edu Initially I wanted to go to law school and become a criminal lawyer. I really enjoyed campus involvement as a student which led me to change my focus to working in Higher Education. I started out in On Campus Housing as a Residence Life Director. I loved engaging in …

Jenny Nguyen | Resident Assistant | Student Spotlight

Jenny Nguyen Resident Assistant @ Thurgood Marshall Residential Life Third Year | Thurgood Marshall College | Chemical Engineering major w/ a minor in Design What do you do and what makes your job unique? As a Resident Assistant or RA at Thurgood Marshall College, I build community with 44 residents in the uppers apartments through …

Be a Great Co-worker

When starting a new job, you receive more than just a desk and list of responsibilities. Your company's culture and how you fit into it are just as important. Your job will include colleagues who you’ll be working and interacting with every single day. Therefore, team work and collaboration are essential to excelling within any …