Career Resources
The Jack Holland Student Success Center provides resources, tools and insights to assist and prepare students for lifelong success. Check out our Blueprint for Career Success [pdf] for information about academic and personal growth, career exploration & preparation, exposure to industries and professionalism.
Meet Our Counselor
Larissa Bates, M.A.
Career Counselor
Business, Financial Services & Logistics
larissa.bates@sjsu.edu
Undergraduate students can receive virtual & in-person assistance with their resume, interviewing skills, exploring careers, job search strategies, and more in a 30 min appointment.
During SPRING '23, students may connect with Larissa between January 31, 2023 - May 12, 2022 by requesting an in-person or virtual appointment for career counseling via Spartan Connect.
In-Person Appointments via Jack Holland Student Success Center (JHSSC) College of Business Students Only**
Tuesdays 1:30 –3:30pm
In-Person or Virtual Zoom Appointments via Career Center* (All Students)
Wednesdays 1:30 –3:30pm
Virtual Zoom Appointments (All Students)
Thursdays 1:30 –3:30pm
Please make sure to review if your appointment is virtual or in-person and follow instructions accordingly. Appointment format (virtual) cannot be swapped or changed after booking.
Walk-in and Drop-in appointments are not available at this time.
If Larissa’s availability on Spartan Connect does not work for your schedule, additional appointments are available via direct email upon request to larissa.bates@sjsu.edu
In addition to appointments, the SJSU Career Center offers virtual career readiness tools (Handshake, Vmock, SJSU² Mentoring & Meetups and many more [pdf]) and a full suite of PDF guides to help you Launch Your Career.
The SJSU Career Center also offers a FREE Professional Clothing Closet for work attire - by appointment only. Please email trisha.gilges@sjsu.edu for clothing closet appointments.
Workshop Series:
SPRING '23 Workshops:
Exploring Careers in Business Technology (Virtual Panel) - 3/15 @ 4pm - Registration Coming Soon!
Prior Workshop Recordings:
All other past Exploring Careers in Business Workshops can be found on the SJSU Career Center YouTube Channel Here
Visit the SJSU Handshake site to:
Apply for jobs & internships targeted to SJSU students. Thousands of new opportunities are posted each month!
Join events to gain strategies for building your career.
Attend job fairs & info sessions to network with employers.
Stay updated with opportunities in our weekly newsletters.
