Whether you’re preparing your resume, seeking an internship, or looking for professional mentoring, we have opportunities and resources to support you.
We encourage you to explore our Writing Studies courses to gain practical skills in writing, research, and communication that employers value across industries. In addition, if you have questions regarding career opportunities, please feel free to email any Writing Studies faculty members. You can also contact our career specialist, Lezly Juergenson, your one-stop resource for guidance.
- Resumes & Cover Letters
- Get your application materials ready: UC Merced Resume & Cover Letter Resources. You can also take our professional writing and/or advanced writing classes to get more hands-on experience and individualized feedback.
- Job Opportunities
- Looking for on- or off-campus work? Explore Handshake for current postings
- Student Success Internship (SSI) Program
- Interested in research with Writing Studies faculty? Join the Student Success Internship Program. Past interns have worked on faculty-led research projects that looked at subjects such as education/pedagogy, communications planning, creative writing and AI, and translingual theory. Students have learned to gather data from surveys, written documents, and interviews as well as presented at conferences alongside faculty.
- The Global Mentoring Initiative (GMI):
- UC Merced has partnered with GMI to offer free, career-readiness mentoring for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. You will be matched with mentors from leading companies such as Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Orange. The program focuses on building confidence and developing transferable skills. The resources remain available to you even after graduation.
- Virtual Internship Experience:
- Explore career fields with Forage Virtual Experiences. These free online programs simulate real-world tasks and help you build practical skills.
