The IDEA Engineering Student Center is excited to partner with Basta to bring you Discovery, your all-in-one career readiness resource. Whether you’re just beginning your journey at UC San Diego and exploring engineering pathways, or you already have a clear direction and want to get job-market ready, Discovery has you covered.
With a focus on self-exploration, social capital, career advising, and industry connections, Basta offers the tools and support you need to prepare with confidence and take your next step forward.
Choose “Jacobs School of Engineering (University of California, San Diego)” when asked, “Which program(s) or organization(s) are you part of?”
What is Discovery?
Discovery is an online career-preparation platform that provides students with personalized assessments, coaching, and support to help them secure internships and entry-level roles. Whether you’re a first-year student just beginning your career path or a soon-to-be graduate preparing for your first job, Discovery has resources designed for you. By participating in Discovery, you’ll gain access to…
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Self-Assessment: Seekr is a career navigation survey to help you start (or continue!) your career journey.
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Tailored Career Preparation: Career coaches provide live workshops and support on topics ranging from finding a job to tailoring your résumé and preparing for interviews.
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Job Portal & Industry Connection: Attend 1 workshop to gain access to Basta's job portal which hosts hundreds of paid internships and first jobs for participants. Attend 3+ sessions to gain exclusive access to industry events.
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Peer Support: By participating in Discovery, you’ll join a nationwide network of students who can share advice and lift you up along your own journey.
Your Gateway to Discovery Starts with Seekr
When you sign up for Discovery, your first step is completing Seekr, a personalized career navigation assessment. Once finished, you’ll unlock access to Discovery workshops and programs designed to support your growth.
Join Discovery and Take Seekr Today!
Choose “Jacobs School of Engineering (University of California, San Diego)” when asked, “Which program(s) or organization(s) are you part of?”
How Discovery Works
Discovery provides you with a curated list of workshops based where you are at in your career path.
Basta's Mission:
Basta is closing the employment gap by combining data-driven career preparation with the power of human connection. Their AI-enabled programs and partnerships with leading employers have accelerated thousands of first-gen journeys on 300+ campuses.
Today, Basta alumni are thriving at Bloomberg, Citi, DonorsChoose, and more than 100 other companies, changing the face of leadership.
