2019 USD Fact Book

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

We have developed and expanded a number of programs to help students establish successful careers. The center has collaborated with faculty to offer career fairs for specific majors and industries, increasing both the number and diversity of employers coming on campus. During the 2018-19 academic year, we are offering students the opportunity to participate in 15 Torero Treks to Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, New York City, Portland, Seattle, Washington, D.C., as well as many visits to San Diego-based companies. The Career Ambassador program has created a cadre of trained students to spread the word about career development and work with their peers, offering yet another touch point for college-to-career support. Through a robust mentorship program, we have increased connections between students and USD alumni.

USD’s Career Development Center actively engages with students to provide personalized counseling, promote professional development and collaborate with employers, graduate schools and other organizations to give students and alumni many opportunities for lifetime career success. Our innovative career team structure addresses the unique developmental needs of all students, tailoring our approach to each phase and each student. Artfully renovated facilities and a unique“hub and spoke” service-delivery model of career support at every stage of a student’s experience ensure both broad and deep career impact throughout the USD community.

Each year, with generous support from university partners and donors, the Career Development Center supports more than 40 interns with additional stipends that allowed them to pursue full-time internships in areas such as nonprofits, startups and a wide range of professional firms. This allows USD students to explore career options and get real-world experience in the process. USD is proud of its partnerships with our recruiting partners and alumni who help drive our mission of academic excellence, knowledge, community, ethical conduct and compassionate service.

Learn Students engage in counseling appointments, classroompresentations, focusedworkshops, and networking events to explore amultitude of career paths. Connect Torero Connections, thementorship platform provided by the Career Development Center, connects students to alumni to assist in broadening their network and finding careers. Exploration Career assessments are available for students to help themdefine their strengths and areas of interest such as CliftonStrengths, MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory. Internships and ToreroTreks assist in opportunities to gain new insights into career choices.

USD CAREER DESTINATIONS

The USD Career Development Center compiles data on students completing their undergraduate degrees each year. This data, gathered frommultiple sources, reflect the initial career destinations for 74.7 percent of the 1,370 students graduated between August 2016 andMay 2017.

75.7%

94.5%

Received their first job offer before graduating.

Current position aligns with their professional career goals.

95.1%

78.6%

Respondents that are employed full time reported that they received their first job offer within three months of graduating.

Participated in at least one experiential learning activity such as an internship, community service, research opportunity or mentorship.

6

35

66

large career fairs/year

career development workshops

unique companies interview on campus

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