Career Services and Networking

Your Next Chapter  

The Alumni Association and SFSU’s office of Career and Leadership Development (CLD) are here to help you navigate the next phase of your life, whether it’s launching a new career, applying for an advanced degree or connecting with other alums in your desired field.  

CLD has several resources available assist with career development and job searches: 

  • Handshake: Handshake is CLD’s online career management platform for students, alumni and employers. Thousands of employers, jobs and event listings and growing. 
  • Big Interview: Big Interview provides lessons and virtual interview practice. Review your progress and get feedback from career professionals, mentors, and friends.  
  • Hiration: Hiration provides job search resources such help building resumes, cover letters and interviewing. 
  • Career fairs  
  • College to career bootcamp workshopseries for recent grads 
  • The Alumni Association offers access to the CSU Alumni Career Services Program, a career development resource designed specifically for CSU alumni navigating career transitions. 

Networking

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The SFSU Alumni Association partners with departments and colleges to host alumni gatherings and mixers — wonderful opportunities for networking and creating personal connections with fellow Gators.  

Our Alumni Events page has a full list of our alumni gatherings. 

Our alumni groups provide wonderful ways to connect with other professionals who share similar interests, whether that’s sharing the same career path or something personal. Becoming active in one of our alumni groups can expand your network, build leadership skills and so much more.  

Visit our Shared Interest and Identity Groups page to learn more or start your own group.