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 Center- Room 174) 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

Resume Express Review

Need Help with Your Resume?

Drop in to the Career Development Office between 1:00pm-5:00pm and meet with a Career Counselor for a quick resume review!

• Walk-Ins Welcomed
• Resume Feedback
• Career Guidance

Services available at all three campuses as follows:

• Mondays at Heritage Campus: Harvin Center, Rm. 174
• Tuesdays at Oso Creek Campus: Main Building, Rm. 317
• Thursdays at Windward Campus: Health Science 3, Rm. 206 & 207

For more information or questions, contact us at 361-698-2692 or careerdev@delmar.edu.

Events and Workshops

EVENTS

• Viking Connections Career Expo: November 4th, 2027, from 10am - 2pm in the FEMA DOME (Windward Campus).

Workshops

Heritage Campus:

• Career Vision Board Workshop: October 1st from 11 am - 1 pm in the Harvin Center Career & College Center, Room 190
• Resume Writing & Interview Prep: October 27th from 1pm - 2pm in the Harvin Center Career & College Center, Room 190

Oso Creek Campus:

• Disney College Program Info Session: September 17th from 11:30am - 1pm in Main Bldg., Room 317

Windward Campus:

• How to Network for a Job: Build Your Network and Elevator Pitch: September 28th from 10am - 11am
• Vision Board Workshop: October 28th from 11am - 1:30pm in Health Sciences Building 2, Room 251