Students

Explore Career Options

Guides & Books
The library's print collection is constantly growing and includes books that can help in your career exploration. Topics range from exploration, to industry specific guides. Some samples include:
What Color is Your Parachute 2009 Career Opportunities in Forensic Science GreenJobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment
Online Resources

Available in the Library any time (stop by to get set up with an account):

  MyRoad Eureka
Online Access YES YES
Career Profiles YES (Over 600 profiles) YES (Over 2500 profiles)
International Career Info NO YES
First Person Accounts YES NO
Avg. Pay & Job Growth %'s NO YES
Entrepreneurship Info NO YES
Military Occupations Info NO YES
Spanish Language Version NO YES
*For a full comparison of MyRoad and Eureka, click here.

Available through Career Counseling (see next section to make an appointment): another table here

  Strong
Online Access YES
Interest Assessment YES
Career Possibilities YES

Individual Career Counseling

Visit or contact the library to make an appointment to meet individually with a Career Counselor.  Click below for further information on Career Counseling based on your population type:

UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students DROP IN Career Counseling in library- Mondays 12:15 to 2:00, Tuesdays 12:15 to 1:00, Thursdays 12:15 to 2:00, Fridays 12:15 to 1:00. Call library to confirm as counselors' schedules can vary slightly by week. Keep in mind that drop in hours are in an open library space.
UC Berkeley Faculty & Staff (Assessments also available through Career Development Workshops. Sign up on the Blu Portal)
UC Alumni
General Public

Other Related Links
  • Career Center – Ready to apply for jobs? This is a great support center for students and alumni who are on an active job search and could use support on areas such as interview and job fair preparations, as well as resume and cover letter writing.
  • Externship Program - Administered by the Career Center, this program offers the opportunity to shadow UC Berkeley alumni in various careers over winter break.
  • UC Berkeley Student Organizations: Search for student clubs, many of which are related to career paths and offer relevant programs and networking opportunies.