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, and career events. In addition, you may receive assistance with career assessment, your job search plan, and 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 and careers that are a good fit with 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 interests, to explore short-term training options 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 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 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 at assisting students in exploring careers that are suitable for their situation, interpreting ADA guidelines, and teaching how to handle illegal interview questions, discuss your disability with an employer, and how to request job accommodations once hired. We also make referrals to CSM's DSP & S program, the Dept. of Rehabilitation and County of San Mateo's Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
As an employer, how can I post 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 onto CSM JobLinks, set up an account and post your job. Your listing will be available to hundreds of students registered with CSM JobLinks. As a CSM JobLinks employer, you'll also be notified of upcoming 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: writing resumes and cover letters, finding internship/job leads, contacting employers, and interviewing techniques. These packets can be found on the display racks outside of the Career Services Center (B1-213) and on this web site under Career Tips/Resources.
