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
- Resume Workshop at Spartan Study Hub (CV B)
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | CV B
Learn how to craft a strong resume that highlights your skills. - SJSU Fall ’25 Part-Time Job Fair
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | SU Ballroom
Meet Bay Area employers offering part-time opportunities. Open to students and registered alumni. - SJSU Fall ’25 Business, Financial Services & Logistics Job/Internship Fair
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | SU Ballroom
Explore entry-level career and internship opportunities (all majors except STEM). A separate STEM fair will follow. - Interview Success Workshop at CV2 MPR
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | CV2 MPR
Learn strategies to present yourself professionally and confidently in interviews. - Connection Catalyst
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM | SH 331
A casual networking event for students in Education, Health & Human Sciences, and Arts & Humanities to connect with alumni and explore community-driven careers.
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.
