Students

The Career Center is dedicated to providing all Spartans with the resources, guidance, and opportunities you need to successfully prepare for your future. We offer a wide variety of services for students, including 1:1 career coaching, career experiences, employer connection events, and career education to design a meaningful life and career.

First Destination Survey

Graduating students, please fill out the 23-24 Spartan First Destination Survey for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

Career Counseling & Appointments

Please visit the Career Counseling & Appointments page to learn more about scheduling an appointment with one of our professional career counselors.

10 of the most popular questions (with answers) asked by job seekers early in their careers

We all have questions. Asking questions is one of the best ways for us to learn. And some questions just never seem to go away as much as they shift from being asked by one person to another. For example, …

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Networking Strategies for Introverts

Networking as an introvert can be challenging. Introverts typically get their energy from within and need time to recalibrate after hanging out with people, whether socially or professionally. The good news is there are several strategies that introverts can use …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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5 Technical Interview Questions for All Careers

Technical interview questions are, unsurprisingly, the main part of a technical interview. They’re the questions that dig deep into your skills and abilities and give you a chance to show in real time what you’re capable of.

While one of …

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The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service

When I was 13 years old, I went to science camp. One day, I sat and listened as a scientist described what global warming was going to do to the planet—rising ocean levels, mass extinctions, devastation of populations around the …

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Some Helpful Advice About Embracing the Give-and-Take Nature of an Interview

Though a job interview represents a discussion between an interviewer and a job seeker, the prospect of controlling the direction of the conversation can represent an intimidating prospect, especially for first-time interviewees. Confidence is good; you want to be sure …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Email: careerhelp@sjsu.edu

Phone: 408-924-6031

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Career Coaching Appointments: Spartan Connect

Hours: See our CONTACT US web page for Career Center hours

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2nd Floor, Room 255 (Main/Accessible Entrance)

Corner of 7th and East San Fernando Streets

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