Empowering Students to Succeed

The School of Engineering and Computer Science (SOECS) provides career advising services and programs to empower students with professional skills through career advising and experiential learning. It also offers high-quality programming and career-related events.

Located in the Student Success Center (behind the John T. Chambers Technology Center building), career advising services staff empowers undergraduate and graduate students with various programs and services for career readiness, work experience, and recruitment.

Employers host strategic campus events and programs, participate in campus career fairs, interviews and information sessions, and host off-campus activities. SOECS also coordinates between industry, faculty and students experiential learning activities and research projects and manages the Cooperative Education (CO-OP) program.

Whether you are a student, alumni or employer, our comprehensive career services will connect you with the resources and opportunities you need to succeed. 

One Step Closer to Your Career

Handshake, an online recruiting and career management platform, connects students, alumni, and employers with job postings, career-related events, career fairs, interviews, and more. SOECS can help students and employers maximize their Handshake profile to achieve their goals. Handshake offers more services:

  • Make students appointments with career advisors
  • Browse upcoming career fairs, programs, and employer-sponsored events
  • Search local and nationwide job and internship postings
  • Connect with thousands of employers, from small, local businesses to national and global organizations
  • Network with alumni and student peers from other colleges

Finding a job, internship, or CO-OP position requires time spent researching, updating career documents, and polishing interviewing skills. Start your search by scheduling an appointment with your career adviser, utilizing career resources, and planning to attend upcoming career events.
 
Besides utilizing Handshake, explore Parker Dewey, a platform for searching for micro-internships, which allow students to gain short-term experience in their field of study.
 
So, start now to engage in upcoming career-related activities and events to find your next internship. 

Discover the advantages of working on campus and the valuable skills you can develop. Positions are available in many departments, and the hourly rate is based on experience and job description. Some student campus jobs are Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions that benefit students with more financial support and flexible schedules during the academic year. Use Handshake to research open campus positions. 

The School of Engineering and Computer Science hosts career fairs each term on campus. The fall term is designed for students and alumni seeking employment in engineering and computer science-related positions. During the spring term, SOECS teams with University Career Services to host a university-wide career fair. Visit Handshake for upcoming career fairs. 

Alejandra Castillo
Career Advising
Meeting with our career services staff early in college is an excellent way to explore career options and receive valuable feedback on resume and cover letter development. Career advisors can also help you understand how to navigate career fairs, practice your interviewing skills, and connect with essential resources.
 
For an appointment or more information, contact Alejandra Castillo, Assistant Director for Career Services for Engineering & Computer Science or make an appointment via Handshake.
Graduate Career Coaching

Located in the Student Success Center, the SOECS Academic and Career Coach provides executive coaching for career placement and advancement helping graduate students learn how to effectively utilize resources, tools, and events at Pacific and beyond.

For an appointment or more information, contact Linh Le, Graduate Academic and Career Coach. 

International Graduate Students

The SOECS Academic and Career Coach provides guidance with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT). Additional resources can be found at International Programs and Services (IPS).

Linh Le, Graduate Academic and Career Coach

Selected Resources

University Career Services 
Housed at the Stockton Campus, services include career advising, job and internship searches, resume and cover letter writing, and graduate school planning.

Study Abroad and Global Internships
Learn about opportunities through approved programs that offer credit to help advance your Pacific degree.

Graduate School 
More college graduates than ever are pursuing graduate and professional degrees because of their value in the marketplace and because fields are becoming so specialized that graduate study is essential.

Federal Pathways Program 
Learn more about federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates, and those with advanced degrees.

NASA Internship Programs 
NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that will truly impact humanity.

Explore experiential learning through research to build career skills, enhance resumes and examine other professional functions. The university has resources and opportunities for undergraduate research. Also, check out Research Experiences for Undergraduates from the U.S. National Science Foundation.

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Alejandra Castillo

Alejandra Castillo

Assistant Director for Career Services - Engineering & Computer Science

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Linh Le

Linh Le

Academic and Career Coach

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