Career Events

Our Events Calendar will list the days, dates and times for many of these events, as well as participating organizations.

Fairs

These recruiting events attract top Bay Area employers, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and graduate schools.

Part-time Job Fair

On-campus and off-campus employers offer part-time positions (work study and non-work study) during this outdoor event held during the first week of classes in late August. Resumes are recommended, but not necessary.

Graduate School Fair

Recruiters from a variety of universities are available to speak with interested students about their graduate school programs. This fair is typically held on the first Tuesday of October.

Career Expo

Held in the fall and spring semesters, the Career Expo provides a great opportunity for students to obtain career information from employers offering entry-level positions and internship/co-op programs. The Career Expo is open to SF State students and alumni ONLY.

Education Career Fair

Representatives from more than 60 school districts recruit teachers and administrators at the Education Career Fair every spring semester. Students and alumni should bring resumes and wear professional business attire. Recruiters will be conducting interviews during the event. Free to teacher candidates and alumni from SF State, University of San Francisco, and other CSU Universities. $10 registration for others.

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Symposiums

A Career Symposium is an educational program, in collaboration with academic departments at SF State, where alumni and employers speak and/or serve on panels. Alumni panelists often answer questions such as, "How did you find your job?" or "What is it like during the first year on the job?" Employer panelists typically discuss the transition from "backpack to briefcase," job search strategies, and opportunities in the current job market.

Students can chat with employers and alumni about specific employment opportunities and internship/co-op programs during the networking sessions that follow.

Media Career Symposium

The Media Career Symposium is an alumni panel that discusses careers in broadcasting and electronic communication media. Co-sponsored by the Broadcasting and Electronic Communications Arts (BECA) department.

Nursing Career Symposium

This event is for students and alumni interested in nursing careers. The alumni panel discusses the first year of professional nursing, career options and job-search strategies. Co-sponsored by the School of Nursing.

Hospitality Managment Career Symposium

Keynote speakers and an alumni panel discuss current trends in the hospitality industry. This event is attended by students interested in the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. A hospitality job fair is held following the panel. Co-sponsored by the Hospitality Management Department and College of Business.

Technology Career Symposium

Co-sponsored by the College of Science & Engineering, this event is held in the spring semester during National Engineering Week. Employers and alumni from engineering, computer science and information systems discuss their company culture, career options, tips on job search and their secrets for succeeding in the word of work.

Teacher Career Symposium

Co-sponsored by the College of Education, the Teacher Career Symposium brings together recruiters and alumni to discuss job search and interviewing tips for teacher candidates who will be attending the SF State Education Fair later in the spring.

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Workshops

Attend a Career Workshop and receive an Early Access Pass for the SF State Career Expo held each semester.

Rev Up Your Resume

This workshop discusses how various resume styles can be used to tailor your resume to your specific job objective. Resumes styles include functional, relevant coursework and scannable. Bring your resume and get your specific questions answered at the end of the workshop. Attend this workshop to earn an Early Access Pass to the semester Career Fair.

Make the Interview Count

Make the Interview Count provides the opportunity to improve your interviewing skills utilizing interactive exercises and a video presentation.(Can't come to a workshop? Visit Perfect Interview to practice your interviewing skills online). Attend this workshop to earn an Early Access Pass to the semester Career Fair.

Maximize Your Job Search Strategies

Learn valuable hiring information and successful job search tips to give you an edge in a competitive job market. Attend this workshop to earn an Early Access Pass to the semester Career Fair.

Finding the Perfect Internship

Discover the steps for finding an internship or co-op program that can provide valuable career-related experience before you graduate. Juniors are encouraged to attend. Attend this workshop to earn an Early Access Pass to the semester Career Fair.

Make a Job Fair Work for You

Ever wonder what really goes on at a job fair? How do you introduce yourself? What do you talk about? What questions do you ask? Learn how to network with employers and make a great first impression. Attend this workshop to earn an Early Access Pass to the semester Career Fair.

So You Want to Work in the US?

As an international student, you will learn effective strategies for conducting a job search in the U.S. Attend this workshop to earn an Early Access Pass to the semester Career Fair.

Get Hired! Workshop Symposium

Get Hired! provides an opportunity for students to attend up to three different job search workshops in one day. Workshop topics include resume writing, interviewing, finding an internship, and job-search strategies. Employers are also on hand to critique resumes. Attend any of these workshops to earn an Early Access Pass to the semester Career Fair.

Practice Interview Day

This one-day event provides students the opportunity to participate in a practice interview with a local employer and receive constructive feedback about their interviewing skills. Attend a Make the Interview Count workshop and receive priority registration for a practice interview.

OCI Program Orientation

This orientation provides information about the On-Campus interviewing Program and is recommended for all interested students. Attend this workshop to earn an Early Access Pass to the semester Career Fair - be one of the first to meet employers!

See the Events Calendar for upcoming workshops.

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