The Nest is constantly promoting, facilitating and collaborating on professional development workshops, panels and activities throughout the quarter. Come by the Nest to view our calendar for upcoming events and/or to talk to one of our advisors for further professional guidance.
Career Center Weekly Drop-In Advising
In partnership with the UC Davis Career Center, students can meet with Senior Career Advisor Jennifer Taylor-Grimes to enhance their knowledge and receive support to discuss topics relating to career, internship, and employment options. She is available to meet in-person every Wednesday at The Nest (University House) from 12:00-1:00 pm (Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 pm the week of career fairs). You can also schedule a virtual or in person appointment with Jennifer through Handshake at https://ucdavis.joinhandshake.com/appointments.
Career Center Services and Resources
Some of the services offered by the Career Center include:
- Career Discovery Tools and Materials
- Resumés, Curriculum Vitae, and Job Materials
- Job and Internship Search Tools
- Interview Materials
- Career Advising (including Peer Advising)
Additionally, the Career Center annually hosts four to six career fairs throughout the academic year where students can meet with prospective employers and learn more about the recruiting process. For the 2025-2026 Academic Year, the following fairs will be hosted in the University Credit Union Center (registration is encouraged through Handshake):
- Engineering, Energy, and Technology Career Fair: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11:00am-3:00pm
- Winter Career Fair: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 11:00am-3:00pm
- Spring Career Fair: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00am-3:00pm
The Career Center conducted informational interviews with alumni. Hear from our Class of 2019 alumnus, Jacob Wilson (Laguna Pueblo):