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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 begin.

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
  • Review the 21st Century Skills training:
    • Self-awareness & Digital Fluency
  • 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

Step 2: Discover Your Passion

Action Steps:

  • Visit the Career Center: Final Career Exploration
  • Review 21st Century Skills training:
    • Communication & Entrepreneurial Mindset
    • Resilience & Adaptability
  • 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: Final Career Exploration
  • Visit the Career Center: Update Resume & Cover Letter
  • Find a Career Mentor in Your Field on Sac State Career Network
  • Review 21st Century Skills Training:
    • Analysis/Solution Mindset & Collaboration
  • Attend Career Center Here to Career Workshops
  • Apply for Internships on Handshake
  • Attend the Career Center’s Job & Internship Fair
  • Create LinkedIn Profile

Tips:

  • Meet with your Major Advisor to plan courses
  • Listen to The HirED Podcast to debunk career myths
  • Volunteer/Participate in CEC Community Events
  • Attend the Financial Wellness How to Win at Life Event
  • Get Resume and other Documents Reviewed via SmartThinking (accessed through Canvas)

Step 4: Pursue Your Career Goal

Action Steps:

  • Visit the Career Center: Graduate School Exploration
  • Review the 21st Century Skills Training:
    • Social and Diversity Awareness & Empathy
  • 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 in Financial Wellness CashCourse
  • Record and Practice Interviews in Big Interview

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