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

• Building Trades Hiring Event: August 12th from 3-5 pm at the Windward Campus AC Building 
• Viking Major Quest: August 28th from 9-3 pm located at the Heritage Campus Venters Building- Student Success Center
• TACRAO College Fair: September 10th from 1-3 pm located at the Heritage Campus Retama Room
• Equal Opportunity Career Fair: October 22 from 11-2 pm located at the Heritage Campus Retama Room
• Skills and Trades Career Fair: November 20th from 10-2 pm located at the Windward Campus Dome

Fall 2024 Workshops

• Career Cafe Pop In's: Every Wednesday from 11-12:30 pm located at the Heritage Campus Harvin Center Room 190
• Networking and Interview Prep: October 30th from 1-2 pm at the Heritage Campus Harvin Center Room 190