Career Resources

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS!

We know that looking for a job isn't easy. That's why we offer a suite of career resources to help refine your interests, tweak your resume and build your network.

Some of these resources are available to everyone while others are exclusive to alumni members. If you've just graduated, special membership rates are available. And if it's been a little longer, it's still an affordable investment in your future. Join the Alumni Association now. 

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LINKEDIN

More than 21,500 alumni are networking in the Official San José State LinkedIn group. Don't miss the opportunity to make valuable connections - join our group today! 

CAREERBEAM

Member exclusive career beam online career development center

CareerBeam is a full service career development portal designed to provide all the resources necessary to guide you through the strategic job search process and achieve your career goals.

Encompassed within CareerBeam are:

  • All the expert career development content you've come to depend on fromCareerBeam
  • All the best in class research information you've come to love from CareerSearch
  • All the job postings, networking and social media integration you enjoy from Internships.com and TweetMyJobs.com

Create your personalized career plan and conduct a results-oriented career search in an easy-to-use, interactive solution that delivers the most powerful and innovative career tools available today in one comprehensive system. Membership verification is required. Request your username now to get started today! 

SJSU CAREER CENTER 

Member exclusive Career Center Website careercenter.sjsu.edu

Access to the SJSU Career Center is free for Alumni Association members and includes SpartaJobs (job search database), career fairs, live workshops, employer events, on-line resources such as Big Interview, and more! To get started, subscribe online, or fill out the career center application [PDF] with proof of membership to get started.

Please note: To use the Career Center benefits, you must be a former SJSU student.

KAPLAN TEST PREP

Member exclusive kaplan test prep logo

Considering graduate school? Prepare for exams with a special 10% discount on all classes from Kaplan Test Prep, plus free practice tests. Discount code is located in your membership packet (benefits flyer). For questions, contact alumni@sjsu.edu or 408-924-6515.