Brought to you by Systemwide Human Resources, People Strategy, Talent & Culture
UC faculty and staff: have you ever wondered:
- What skills do I need to advance in my career?
- How can I prepare for a different role?
- What career opportunities exist across UC?
- How do I strengthen my resume or prepare for an interview?
Career growth often begins with questions like these. That’s why the University of California provides all faculty and staff with access to My UC Career, a no-cost online career development platform designed to help you explore opportunities, build skills, and take meaningful steps toward your professional goals.
Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role, prepare for advancement, or explore a new career path, My UC Career offers practical tools and resources to support your journey.
Start with Self-Discovery
Understanding your strengths, interests, and skills is an important foundation for career development.
My UC Career provides assessments that help you gain insights into your professional strengths, work preferences, and career interests. The platform also helps you build a personalized skills profile, allowing you to identify your current capabilities and the skills you may want to develop for future opportunities.
Using these insights, you can create an action plan that turns career aspirations into clear, achievable next steps.
Build Skills for the Future
Professional growth is a continuous process, and My UC Career helps connect career goals with learning opportunities.
The platform provides access to eLearning resources that support skill development across a wide range of topics and competencies. Whether you’re preparing for a future role, strengthening existing expertise, or exploring a new area of interest, you can access learning aligned with your development goals.
By combining self-assessment, skill identification, and learning resources, My UC Career helps employees take a more intentional approach to professional growth.
Explore Career Possibilities
Many UC employees are interested in understanding what career opportunities may be available, but aren’t always sure where to start.
My UC Career includes career exploration tools that allow you to learn about different professions, compare career options, and better understand the skills, experience, and qualifications associated with various roles.
The platform also provides access to UC job opportunities, making it easier to explore positions across the University and identify roles that align with your interests and aspirations.
Whether you’re considering a career transition or simply exploring possibilities for the future, these resources can help you make more informed decisions about your next steps.
Prepare for Opportunities with Confidence
Career advancement often requires more than developing skills—it also requires effectively communicating your experience and value.
My UC Career offers resources to help employees strengthen resumes, draft cover letters, develop professional pitch statements, and prepare for interviews. Guidance is available throughout the process, from preparing for an interview to following up afterward.
These tools can help you present your skills and accomplishments more confidently when pursuing new opportunities.
Expand Your Professional Network
Relationships and connections can play an important role in career development.
My UC Career provides guidance on networking both in person and online, including practical strategies for building professional relationships and expanding your network. Employees can also access resources and workshops that support effective networking practices.
Developing a strong professional network can help you learn from others, gain new perspectives, and discover opportunities for growth throughout your career.
Invest in Your Career Journey
Career development isn’t limited to preparing for your next job. It’s an ongoing process of learning, exploring possibilities, and building the skills and relationships that support long-term success.
My UC Career brings together career planning, skills development, career exploration, job search resources, and career readiness tools in one place—making it easier to take charge of your professional growth.
As part of UC’s commitment to supporting the success of its people, My UC Career is available at no cost to all faculty and staff.
Start by entering your UC email address on the My UC Career homepage to explore the resources available and support your next career step.
Author & Contact
Andrea King, SPHR, BCBA, APTD
Systemwide Associate Director, Talent Development
About the Professional Growth Series
Our new Professional Growth series will explore topics such as mentorship, interviewing, career pathways, and learning and development opportunities, with a focus on helping employees grow, connect, and thrive across the UC system.
