Career Development

Mission and Goals

The Career Development Center is a comprehensive career planning and employment services hub for Del Mar College students and alumni of all majors and classifications, providing one point of contact to expedite the recruiting efforts of companies and organizations. The Career Development Center supports the college's strategic planning process by improving job readiness and knowledge of services.

Whether you are a new, current student or alumni member, the Career Development Office is ready to help you plan for and achieve your career goals! Through individual appointments with professional staff, workshops, and special events, you can make your dream a reality!

What's Available?

• Handshake - Job Portal for DMC students and alumni
• Individual appointments and weekly walk-in hours 
• Assistance with résumé, cover letter and career information
• Workshops, job fairs, and special events
• Online services for résumé posting and job search
• Mock interviews for interview practice and critique
• Career Kiosk (Harvin Building- Room 190) for work on résumés, cover letters and job search
• Access to online resources for career search: Career Coach, Jung's Typology, O'Net, Bureau of Labor Statistic
• Career Counseling, Exploration and Planning
• Employer Panels and Informational Sessions
• College and Transfer Fairs

Events and Workshops

EVENTS

• Meet the Career Counselors- September 3rd from 11 am - 1 pm at all three campuses
• TACRAO College Fair- September 30th from 9 am - 11 am in the White Library on the Heritage Campus
• Skills & Trades Hiring Event- November 5th from 10 am - 2 pm in the Emergency Training Building (DOME) on the Windward Campus
• Graduation Networking Dinner- December 10th from 5:30 pm - 8 pm in the Harvin Center Retama room on the Heritage Campus

Workshops

Heritage Campus:

• Disney College Program Info Session- September 18th from 1-2 pm in the Harvin Center, room 190
• Polish to Publish: Resume Writing Workshop- October 8th from 1-2 pm in the Harvin Center, room 190
• Career Vision Board Workshop- November 12th from 11 am - 1 pm in the Harvin Center, room 190

Windward Campus:

• Resume & Interview Prep Workshop- September 9th from 12 pm - 1 pm in the Workforce Development Center, room 124
• Your Network is Your Networth- October 7th from 12 pm - 1 pm in the Workforce Development Center, room 124