FAQs

Career Centers invites you to join our online platform, CSUSB Handshake. Students have access to schedule appointments directly with career counselors. No appointment necessary for drop-in hours (first-come-first-serve basis and approximately 15 minute session). Students can make an appointment online via Handshake, by clicking “Career Center” and then “Appointments”. Students may also utilize Career Center Drop-In hours. Please note that drop-in hours are 15 minutes sessions and are first come, first serve, no appointment needed.

The Career Center provides resources and programs to empower students to build a lifelong skillset for current and future employment and/or internship opportunities. We offer career counseling and professional development workshops to assist with preparation of your resume, interview skills, and internship opportunities. We also offer many resources, program, recruitment and event information, as well as a job board through our website, Handshake.

Students can bring a resume in for review during drop-in hours, or make an appointment online through CSUSB Handshake. Prior to all appointments, the Career Center requires that all students print their resumes and upload it to CSUSB Handshake.

If you are requesting a resume review/job search appointment, upload and email your resume and a job description for a job you are interested in applying for. Send your materials to the counselor you have scheduled to meet with no later than 24 hours prior to your appointment.

Career Counseling is an individualized 30/45 minute appointment with a Career Counselor.  This session is designed to help students uniquely identify personal and professional goals based on their academic and professional interest. Counselors are here to assist students among the individual colleges in all aspects of their journey as they enter the workforce.

Appointment types include: resume development, professional writing, networking, job/internship strategies, mock interviews, LinkedIn profile development and so much more!

Our office allows current students and alumni to print resumes at no charge. Students may visit during normal business hours, no appointment necessary. Printing service is subject to availability. If you are looking to print elsewhere on campus, you can also visit the Learning Center on the third floor of University Hall (UH) and the library. Please note fees may be applied at other locations.

Please contact Student Employment by calling (909) 537-5225 or by visiting their office in Sierra Hall, Room 112 for more information on Federal Work Study (FWS) positions on campus.

To find the current postings, login to CSUSB Handshake and click the “Jobs” tab at the top of the screen. Then filter the results by clicking “On Campus Student Employment” under “Job Type”. For additional student employment questions, please call Student Employment at (909) 537-5225 or visit their office in Sierra Hall, Room 112.

CSUSB Handshake is a 24/7 online platform that empowers students to navigate their unique path to success. CSUSB Handshake offers tools for personal exploration and growth such as assessments, internships, interview and professional communication skills, networking, a job board, and so much more. It also houses information and registration for premiere programing and special events hosted by the Career Center for current students and alumni to meet top industry partners and to grow their professional network. In addition, CSUSB Handshake offers innovative online resources such as Interview Stream and HETS Virtual Plaza which provide students and alumni with round the clock access to prepare for an interview, prep for an entrance exam, and more.