Career and Internship Advising

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning encourages students to start thinking about their career early in their academic program. The USP Department's Director of Industry Relations and Student Professional Development, Jennifer Eller, is available to help USP/RED students and recent alumni with:

• Internship and full-time job search process
• Career exploration (open to non-USP/RED students interested in a career in planning or real estate development)
• Providing resume and cover letter reviews (please see this form for eligiblity and expectations)
• Tips on interview preparation and post-interview follow-up
• Utilizing and optimizing LinkedIn
• Professional association involvement and networking
• Finding a mentor
• Continuing education
• Graduate school personal statement reviews

Request an Appointment

Career/Internship advising appointment hours: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am and 2-3pm and Thursdays 11:30am-noon and 1:30-3pm. All appointments are conducted via Zoom and are scheduled for 30 minutes.

• USP/RED Career and Internship Advising Appointment Request form

• Resume and Cover Letter Review Appointment Request form (note: Students are required to first have these documents reviewed by the staff at the UCSD Career Center or have attended Jennifer's Career Lab workshop on Resumes and Cover Letters offered in Fall 2024 or later)

Additional Resources

Students are encouraged to utilize resources provided by the UCSD Career Center such as:

• Assessments to explore strengths, personality types, and interest areas.  Being able to articulate your strengths and personality traits will help you in interviews and find jobs that are a better fit for you.
• Tips for creating and polishing resumes and cover letters as well as preparing for an interview.
• Resources for finding jobs, internships, and research opportunities. 
• Drop in and career advising appointments with Career Center staff. 

Additional UC San Diego resources:

• UCSD Academic Internship Program 
• UCSD Writing Hub (review of graduate school personal statement by requesting a meeting with an undergraduate tutor)
• UCSD Big Interview (interview prep)