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?

• Career Counseling, Exploration and Planning
• Handshake - Job Portal for DMC students and alumni
• Professional Headshots & LinkedIn Profile assistance
• Individual appointments and weekly walk-in hours 
• Resume & Cover letter assistance
• Mock interviews for interview practice and critique
• Career & College Center (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
• College Transfer Guidance
• Employer Panels and Informational Sessions
• On Campus Interviews
• Career Fairs and Hiring Events
• College and Transfer Fairs

Events and Workshops

EVENTS

• All Majors, Skills & Trades Career Fair- 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:

• Career Vision Board Workshop- November 18th from 11 am - 1 pm in the Harvin Center, room 190