Career Counseling and Professional Development
Career counselors support students with a variety of topics, including:
- Major and Career exploration
- Self-Assessments and goal setting
- Resume, cover letters, and online profiles
- Internship and job search strategies
- Interview preparation and mock interviews
- Mentorship and professional networking
- Evaluating offers and salary negotiation
- Graduate school and post-grad options
Upcoming Events
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Job Fair Success Workshop at CV2 MPR — Tue, Jan 27, 3–4 PM | CV2 MPR
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Business Financial Services & Logistics Job/Internship Fair — Wed, Feb 11, 11–3 PM | SU Ballroom. Open to undergraduate students in non‑STEM majors
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Enhance Your Resume & Job Search with GenAI Workshop— Fri, Mar 6, 12–1 PM | Virtual
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Applying to Graduate School Workshop — Tue, Mar 10, 2026 | CVB RAC
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Health, Wellness & Public Service Job/Internship Fair — Wed, Mar 11, 3–6 PM | SU Ballroom. Open to all students.
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Explore Careers at the City of San Jose— Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | SU Ballroom
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Careers in Tech for Non-Tech— Thu, Mar 19 | Virtual
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Ace your Next Interview — Thu, Apr 16 | Virtual
Career Counselors by Student Group:
Undergraduate Students
Christine Bautista, MA, MFT
Career Counselor, Education and Public & Human Services
- Schedule a 1:1 appointment via Spartan Connect (select Career as the service category)
- Email: christine.bautista@sjsu.edu
Graduate Students & Alumni
Carrie McKnight, MA
Career Counselor, Graduate Students & Alumni
- Schedule a 1:1 appointment via Spartan Connect (select Career as the service category)
- Email: carrie.mcknight@sjsu.edu
Career Center Resources & Events
In addition to one-on-one advising, the Career Center provides access to helpful tools and opportunities, including:
- Career readiness tools
- Career Guides
- Workshops and info sessions
- Career fairs & networking events
- Targeted resources for:
- Undergraduate Students
- Graduate Students
- Alumni
Visit the Career Center website for updated links, tools, and event schedules to support your future goals.
