I am not a current College of San Mateo student but a member of the community. Can I use the Career Services Center? Although our services are primarily for CSM students and alumni, we invite community members to become acquainted with our services and to participate in an initial counseling session. Community members may participate in our job fairs, short career courses, career assessment, job search assistance, career events, and our Career Services Center resource materials. Some of these services may require enrollment in our programs/courses.
I'm undecided about finding a major and future career. Can the Career Services Center help me?Yes. In addition to providing career assessment courses, we also have career counselors who can assist you in exploring your career options and researching majors that are a good fit for you.
I was recently laid off from my job and want to make a career change. How can the Career Services Center help me?
We have seasoned career counselors who can assist you in exploring your career directions. Besides offering our comprehensive CRER 126 career assessment course, our counselors will work with you to assess your transferable skills and your interests and to develop a plan of action.
How can the Career Services Center help me find a job?
One of the best ways to find a job, internship or volunteer work is to register on CSM JobLinks and search our vast database of on- and off-campus positions posted by local employers seeking CSM student workers. You can also register for CRER 127, our comprehensive job search class which assists you in developing a resume and cover letter, finding job leads, and interviewing effectively. Our skilled career counselors can provide you with tips for finding the hidden job market and how to land a job even in a down market.
I have a disability and need to find a job. Can the Career Services Center help me?
We offer a special section of CRER 127, our job search class for people with employment barriers. In addition, our counselors are skilled in assisting students in the exploration of career options that are suitable for each person's situation, ADA guidelines, handling illegal interview questions, assessing whether to reveal your disability to an employer, and requesting job accommodations once hired.
As an employer, how can I post a job or internship position(s)?
The best way to reach the greatest number of students is through our free online job posting program, CSM JobLinks. Log on to CSM JobLinks, register as a new employer and post your job. Your listing will be available to hundreds of students registered with CSM JobLinks. As a CSM JobLinks employer, you'll be notified of job fairs and other campus events that you might want to participate in.
I'm in a hurry and don't have time to meet with a career counselor. Do you have information that I can pick up?
Yes, we have several short instructional pieces you can refer to for help until you can meet with a counselor. Topics include: interviewing strategies, writing resumes and cover letters, finding internships, and contacting employers. These packets can be found in the Career Services Center (B1-213). Look for tips on each of these topics to be posted on the Career Services website in the near future.
