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Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition is a unit within Campus Human Resources (CHR) responsible for the employment and recruitment of internal and external talent. The unit assists the University in attracting the best qualified and diverse applicants through various outreach efforts. Emphasis is placed on guidance and monitoring of the employment process and assisting the UCLA and the Los Angles community with employment opportunities within UCLA.

RESOURCES

  • Provides assistance to former employees in layoff status who are seeking reemployment
  • Provides guidance on how to apply for positions at UCLA and information about career opportunities at UCLA
  • Offers job skills assistance including resume building and interviewing workshops
  • Provides assistance with Preferential Rehire
  • Manages a UCLA listserv of employees affected by layoff to help keep them connected to UCLA by providing resources and information about possible internal and external job opportunities

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Various workshops will be provided.  For a complete listing of workshops and updates on dates, times, & locations, visit the website: https://www.chr.ucla.edu/employment/layoff-resources  

Workshop TitleDate/TimeLocation/Zoom
Overview of ResourcesBi-Monthly: 1st & 3rd Friday - 8 a.m.

https://ucla.zoom.us/j/5625479277

Top Trends in Recruiting: Resumes and Cover LettersTBD.

Please see guide website or reach out to key contact

Career Strategies: How to pivot during a Pandemic

TBD

Please see guide website or reach out to key contact

Top Trends in Recruiting: Resumes and Cover Letters (Spanish)TBDPlease see guide website or reach out to key contact
Career Strategies: How to pivot during a Pandemic (Spanish)TBDPlease see guide website or reach out to key contact
AJCC WLA WorkSource Center (Orientation of Services)TBD--OngoingPlease see guide website or reach out to key contact
Create an Impactful Profile and Networking using LinkedIn (Presented by LinkedIn)TBDPlease see guide website or reach out to key contact

Key Contacts

NamePhoneEmail AddressContact Regarding
UCLA Employment Office310-794-0890employment@chr.ucla.eduEmployment Inquires
Michael Yates310-794-0877myates@chr.ucla.edu 


ADDITIONAL RELATED RESOURCES

CAREERARC

Please contact Employee Relations before contacting this Resource.

CareerArc's outplacement solution’s jobs-first approach, supported by social and mobile technology and a team of world-class career coaches, has set the new standard for transitional support.

Website: https://careerarc.com

SERVICES: SILVER PACKAGE - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE AFFECTED BY LAYOFF

  • 6 months access to a virtual platform, 24x7
  • Limited career coaching (introductory call, orientation, transition call) and pooled support, 24x7
  • Online transition guide
  • Job matching and alert tools connecting to millions of open jobs
  • Career assessments covering areas such as skills, talents and temperament
  • Resume development workshop and resume builder tool
  • Job and recruiter recommendations based on resume development
  • Public resume profile customizable to include video introduction
  • Cover Letter Builders for job postings, networking and e-mail to hiring manager
  • Job pitch workshop and exercises
  • Networking workshop and exercises
  • Associations, trade shows and publications database
  • Premium searchable company database
  • Social networking integration to identify company contacts on Facebook and LinkedIn
  • Interview workshop and exercises
  • Database of sample interview questions
  • Integrated video interview practice
  • Follow up center to help draft reference sheet, thank-you letter and tips on negotiations

Key Contacts

Lauren Respicio Rueff | 310-794-6739 | lrueff@chr.ucla.edu

Employee Relations | 310-794-0860 | Employee.relations@chr.ucla.edu

Top Job Websites

Provides information about the top job website to consider when looking and applying for jobs.

 

TOP TEMPORARY AGENCIES

Provides information about the top temporary agencies and openings for jobs.

Website: https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Temp+Agency&find_loc=Los+Angeles%2C+CA

Organizational Effectiveness and Development (OED)

OED provides career-development support to front-line staff in the Administration division.

Website: https://www.adminvc.ucla.edu/oed/career-development

SERVICES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

  • Resume Building Worksheets
  • Action Verbs
  • Sample Resume Template
  • Professional Portfolio Job Aid

Accenture: People + Work Connect

Provides job opportunities and resume bank for external companies.

Website: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/company/people-work-connect

AJCC West Los Angeles WorkSource Center

For job seekers, AJCC WLA WorkSource Center offers the choice of intensive career and job search services and/or self-service options that include access to computers, phones and current job listings and employer recruitments, as well as valuable workshops.

You may be eligible for more intensive staff assistance and the opportunity to work with a case manager to develop an employment plan, help revise your resume and improve your interviewing skills. You may be eligible to work with a job developer to provide you with job leads, help you set up interviews, and advocate to employers on your behalf.

Website: https://www.jvs-socal.org/program/ajcc/

Orientation Registration

Ongoing. Email gsmith@jvs-socal.org for more information

Services"How To" Workshops
  • Skills assessment
  • Pre-employment assistance including career coaching
  • Job placement assistance
  • Workshops on resume development, interview skills and networking
  • Small group and one-on-one coaching and job search support
  • Access to exclusive job listings
  • On and off-site employer recruitments
  • Job training programs for eligible clients in high-growth industries such as IT, banking, construction and healthcare
  • Free access to computers with internet, printer, copier, fax and phones
  • Referrals to community partners for additional services
  • Exclusive services for veterans
  • One-on-one career guidance for eligible clients
  • Skills assessment
  • Preparing an effective resume
  • Successful interviewing techniques
  • Effective job search strategies
  • LinkedIn Lab Workshop
  • Advanced LinkedIn Workshop
  • Job Search Support Group (West L.A. AJCC only)

Key Contacts

https://ewddlacity.com/index.php/jobloss-covid19.

Email: gsmith@jvs-socal.org for more information

UCLA Career Center: Resume Book

The Resume Book is a resource for external companies to review resumes provided by UCLA employees affected by layoff. These external companies are provided access to the Resume Book and may review resumes in consideration for positions within their organizations. Examples of external companies that have access to the Resume Book are: Amazon, LEK Consulting, ZS Associates, AT&T, Oracle, Lockheed and Accenture. If you are interested in having your resume as part of the Resume Book please send it in MS Word or PDF to TalentMatch@chr.ucla.edu and include in the subject line: RESUME BOOK.

We highly encourage you to attend a resume workshop and update your resume prior to sending it to the Resume Book.

Workforce Centers by County

Workforce Centers can be a place to obtain more information about employment opportunities. Follow the steps below to find the Workforce Center nearest to you.

  • Step 1 – Put your home address in Google
  • Step 2 – Click on the map that comes up
  • Step 3 – Click on the nearby button that pops up in the upper right hand corner
  • Step 4 – Type in the words “workforce center” and a list of local agencies will pop up

Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department (EWDD)

The LA Economic & Workforce Development Department is available to assist individuals who have lost their jobs.

  • Job Training, Resume Building and Interview Skills
  • Phone and Computer Access, Skills Workshops, Employment Referrals
  • Customized Job Matching via CalJOBS, Career Guidance and Placement Assistance

Website (assistance is available in multiple languages): https://ewddlacity.com/index.php/employment-services/adults-age-24-and-older/worksource-centers

UCLA Community Programs Office (CPO)

The CPO is providing access to a resource guide that provides information for everything from food housing, financial, employment and support resources.

Services

  • UCLA Basic Needs COVID-19 Resource Guide

Website: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AUbLyaeYTLGPY1tnDJTG3ROzXKVY0QvF5oOy9_ZLmKo/edit

CareerOneStop

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor that provide valuable resources for career changing, training, employment opportunities and toolkits.

Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/