Take the next step in your career development
Part of what makes UC Davis a great place to work is the opportunity for continuous learning. The UC Davis Career Development Toolkit is designed around the career development cycle which includes learning about yourself (assessments), career exploration (strategies, job search, informational interviewing, mentoring), planning your next steps (goal setting, career and professional develop planning), taking action (accomplishment statements, resumes, references, cover letters, interviews) and evaluating your progress.
Whether you are on a specific career path or considering new options, we hope that the Career Development Toolkit inspires you to develop and apply your talents as you grow your career at UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
1. Learn About Yourself
Reflect on your talents, interests, skills, and values, and how this self-knowledge can help you shape a meaningful, rewarding career.
2. Career Exploration
Strategies for career exploration to identify roles that interest you, including online research, informational interviewing, and seeking out mentoring.
3. Plan Your Next Steps
Set professional development goals, and connect them to your career aspirations.
4. Take Action
Update your resume and review best practices for cover letters and interviewing. Be prepared to apply when the right opportunity arises at UC Davis or UC Davis Health.
5. Evaluate Your Progress
Reflect on a series of questions to measure and celebrate progress in your career journey.