Trajectory Archive

Bruins share their career tips for fellow alums at all stages of their working life.

An Appetite for Excellence

UCLA grad Jill Bigelow runs Provecho restaurant in downtown L.A. with her husband. Is a sit-down restaurant for campus next?
Jul 1, 2009

Survivor: Job Market

Knowing how to weather being laid off or downsized and how to revive a career is even more critical than usual. Sought-after career consultant Judy Hernandez offers tips.
Apr 1, 2009

Urban Renewal

Jesus Gutierrez Ed.M '06 shares his experiences, explains why teaching in the inner city matters, and offers tips on how to make an urban teaching career work.
Jan 1, 2009

Money Talks

Worried about your money? Bruin Brian Holmes '83 has something to say to you.
Oct 1, 2008

Beyond Bullsh*t

Samuel Culbert offers Bruin alumni his expert advice on the dynamics of corporate baloney and why it has become the etiquette of choice in corporate communications.
Jul 1, 2008

No Competition

Bruin Arlene R. Barro reveals her unique job-hunting insights.
Apr 1, 2008

Where's the Yellow Brick Road?

Jennifer Glos M.F.A. '05 shares the lessons she learned on her journey from aspiring student to successful film producer.
Jan 1, 2008

Adventures in Publishing

Everyone has at least one amazing, heartbreaking bestseller in them. But how do you get your first masterpiece on the page? This is Debra Finerman's story. Maybe one day it will be yours.
Oct 1, 2007

Calm, Inc.

Exercise, yoga and biofeedback are terrific for dealing with stress. We can embrace serenity in yoga class, at the gym or in a peaceful park. But what about at the office? Here are some relaxing and easy-to-do tips for de-stressing on the job, courtesy of Diana Winston, director of mindfulness education at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior's new Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC).
Jul 1, 2007

Systems Career Check

He's got 115 patents - and counting. Few Bruins are as qualified to offer advice as Marc Tremblay, vice president, fellow and chief architect at Sun Microsystems. He shares his insights on making it as an engineer and discusses the challenges for the next generation of UCLA engineering grads.
Apr 1, 2007

Those Who Can, Teach

A young Bruin educator is on a mission to recruit more math and science teachers.
Jan 1, 2007

Back to the Basics 101

This young alum parlayed a communications degree, UCLA Extension and the Bruin network into a great starting job in public relations. The old tried-and-true tips she learned in the process can work for anybody starting out in any field.
Oct 1, 2006

Working the Web

Click here to opportunity as a young Bruin reveals the secrets of job-hunting online.
Jul 1, 2006

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