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College to Career Readiness

Your Road Map to Career Readiness

The Career Center’s career resources in Handshake will help you on your path to success in today’s competitive job market. Link your academic preparation to a great career by completing the Roadmap to Career Readiness activities. The Roadmap to Career Readiness includes strategies for self-exploration, researching your career passion, engaging in internships and experiential learning, gaining valuable experience and pursuing your career goals. Login to Handshake with your Saclink credentials and choose “Career Center” and “Resources” to explore other resources.

Step 1: Explore Who You Are

Action Steps:

  • Take Focus 2 Career Assessments
  • Research majors and careers
  • Visit the Career Center: Meet with a Career Counselor to start self-exploration & career-exploration
  • Identify Career Skills
  • Log in to Handshake and update your profile and attend career exploration events
  • Consider a part-time job to build skills
  • Participate in a First-Year Seminar

Tips:

  • Meet with an Academic Advisor to plan out semester courses and GE courses of interest
  • Explore Labor Market Insights for employment trends

Step 2: Discover Your Passion

Action Steps:

  • Explore Internships and Experiential Learning
  • Visit the Career Center: Craft Resume & Cover Letter Drafts
  • Use Big Interview Resume Builder
  • Attend the Career Center Job & Internship Fair
  • Apply for Internships on Handshake & California Intern Network

Tips:

Step 3: Gain Valuable Experience

Action Steps:

  • Visit the Career Center: Update Resume & Cover Letter
  • Find a Career Mentor in Your Field on Sac State Career Network
  • Attend Career Center Here to Career Workshops
  • Apply for Internships on Handshake
  • Attend the Career Center’s Job & Internship Fair

Tips:

  • Meet with your Major Advisor to plan courses
  • Volunteer/Participate in CEC Community Events
  • Attend the Financial Wellness How to Win at Life Event
  • Get Resume and other Documents proofread (try ChatGPT)

Step 4: Pursue Your Career Goal

Action Steps:

  • Visit the Career Center: Graduate School Exploration
  • Attend the Career Center’s Career Fairs & Events
  • Search/Apply for Jobs on Handshake
  • Use the Career Center: Interview Prep
  • Get Commitments from References for jobs/grad school
  • Create a Job Search/Grad School Plan
  • Update Your Professional Online Profile on LinkedIn
  • Take First Destination Survey on Career Center Website

Tips:

  • Volunteer/Participate in Community Events
  • Get more information about the Sac State Alumni Association
  • Connect with Alumni/Recruiters on LinkedIn & Handshake
  • Research companies and industries via LibGuides
  • Set Financial Goals with help from Financial Wellness
  • Record and Practice Interviews in Big Interview

For more assistance and resources, schedule a Career Center appointment.