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

• September 13th: CCAD Hiring Event- Windward Campus ETB from 9-3pm
• September 21st: Business Networking Event- Heritage Campus HC Retama from 5-7pm
• September 26th: TACRAO College Fair- Heritage Campus HC Retama from 1-3pm
• October 4th: Equal Opportunity Hiring Event- Heritage Campus HC Retama from 10-2pm 
• October 25th: Skills and Trade Hiring Event- Windward Campus ETB from 10-2pm 
• November 9th: Culinary and Hospitality Career Fair- Oso Creek Campus CA CMTY RM 209/210 from 11-2pm 

Fall 2023 Workshops

• September 14th: Resume Writing- Heritage Campus HC 190 from 12:30-1pm 
• September 28th: Career Fair Prep- Heritage Campus HC 190 from 1-2pm 
• October 11th: Interviewing Skills- Windward Campus ET 206 from 2-3pm 
• October 19th: Job Search Strategies- Heritage Campus HC 190 from 12:30-1pm