Student Resources - Useful Links

Not sure what career path to pursue? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and the good news is that you don’t need to decide your entire life path right now! Most college students today can expect to have 5-7 jobs, and 2-3 different careers, throughout their lifetimes. To help you get started on your next step, we advise you to be curious!

1. Take our quick, fun assessment, “Join the Party!” to explore career paths best aligned with your career personality
2. Talk to people! Start with family, friends, colleagues, professors, and other people you know. Ask them about what they do, and what they like/don’t like about it. Then, ask them to recommend 2-3 other people for you to talk to.
3. Research, read and watch. A few free online resources in this area include:
   • Careers In Business
   • Career TV
   • Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center

A successful interview requires preparation and practice. Please download the The Ultimate Interviewing Guide for key strategies and a sampling of interview questions – both common and tricky ones!

Ready to practice? The Career Center offers Interview Stream, a virtual mock interview system that allows you to record and view your responses to common interview questions.

We also offer appointments to help you prepare for upcoming interviews. Please make an appointment and provide us with the job description you will be interviewing for.

Your professional image helps to make a critical first impression with employers. Check out our Professional Attire Guidelines to help you sort through business professional, business casual, and what’s just not at all appropriate for business settings.

The CSUF Career Center has a wealth of virtual resources as well as a calendar for in-person workshops and events. You can also connect with the Business Industry Liaison, Maria Valdivia-Pellkofer. Be sure to check out these additional resources available to you!

International students seeking internship and full-time job opportunities in the United States will benefit from the resources and advising provided by the Office of International Education & Exchange. If you are planning on completing an internship while enrolled in classes, or pursuing full-time employment post-graduation, be sure to visit the IEE in UH 244 to understand the steps and documentation required.

Mihaylo College students participate in more than 20 clubs and organizations on campus. Joining a business club is a terrific way to get involved, learn more about an industry or field, network with professionals, and participate in specialized career development activities.

Mihaylo College Centers of Excellence are communities of practice that bridge academics and external business partners. Many offer outstanding networking and career development opportunities.