Career Advising and Professional Development

Undergraduate Career Counseling

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

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: carrie.mcknight@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
• 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.