Students are encouraged to make use of the career services available to them. The San José State University Career Center offers career counseling, interviewing guides, job search tips, and several apps focused on career development.

Career Counseling

Carrie McKnight, M.A.
Career Counselor, Graduate Students
San Jose State University Career Center
Administration Building 255
408-924-6046
carrie.mcknight@sjsu.edu
sjsu.edu/careercenter/

SJSU Career Center is Open for Virtual Appointments

Career counseling appointments are currently available via Zoom and phone meetings. Please contact Carrie McKnight to schedule an appointment at carrie.mcknight@sjsu.edu. For more information visit https://www.sjsu.edu/careercenter/students/grad-students.php

Meeting Options and Hours of Availability

• Zoom/Phone/E-mail
• 1:1 Appointments
• By appointment, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Online Career Support

• Career Assessments: http://newdev.sjsu.edu/careercenter/students/undergrads/explore-your-options.php
• Job Search, Resume, & Interviewing Guides, including links to VMock & Big Interview: http://newdev.sjsu.edu/careercenter/students/undergrads/launch-your-career.php
  • Includes a guide specifically for graduate students: http://newdev.sjsu.edu/careercenter/docs/career-guides/Guide_Graduate%20Student.pdf
• Career Center Apps: http://newdev.sjsu.edu/careercenter/resources/index.php
  • LinkedIn Learning – Online non-credit video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills.
  • GoinGlobal – Global job postings and career support
  • Biginterview – Interview practice
  • Vmock – Resume feedback
  • SJSU²  - Mentoring and meetups  
  • Focus 2 - Assess your career planning readiness, work interests and personality type.
  • SJSU Handshake – Jobs targeted to SJSU students