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Whether you’re looking for a job or interested in hiring a San José State alum, you have access to various resources and services from the SJSU Alumni Association. As a graduate, you can build your professional network, search for a job, post a listing, or access materials to help you sharpen your skills.
CareerBeam
Serious about your career? So are we. That's why we provide CareerBeam, a comprehensive virtual career center to our members! Learn more about CareerBeam.
Alumni Association members receive free membership to the SJSU Career Center resources. The Career Center promotes the development of SJSU students as professionals by providing the tools to guide them in making career-planning decisions and marketing their skills to employers. Services include referrals to career counselors, resume help and more! Learn about the award -winning SJSU Career Center.
SJSU Alumni Association members enjoy a discount (up to $150 off) on most courses, live and online, from Kaplan.
SJSU Alumni Network
InCircle is the social and professional network that's just for San Jose State alumni. With one click, you're connected to the community you trust. Isn't it time you joined in? Connect with SJSU alumni to:
* Build your professional network
* Expand your social circle
* Plan and promote your events
* Join groups that share your interests
Learn more about the SJSU Alumni Network
LinkedIn is a vast professional networking tool. The San José State University group has more than 6,500 people who can serve as resources and contacts. If you’ve already created a profile on LinkedIn, request to join the group!
If you’re new to LinkedIn, create your profile here and then request to join the group!
Advice from our Career Expert: Career Bumps and Jumps
Our career expert, Jean Hollands, offers advice on searching for a job in these tough times if you're doing it because you would love something else or because you have to have something. Read more.
Advice & Online Self-Assessment Tools:
JobHuntersBible.com—Counseling, Testing & Advice Online personality & traits tests, online careers tests, and transferable skills. LifeworkTransitions.com—Career Change Exercises A thoughtful and thought-provoking set of exercises.
Quintessential Careers: I Am a Career Changer —A good starting point for all things career-change related. Includes resources and advice for job seekers considering career change.
Yahoo! Hotjobs—Career Change Practical articles by reputable career management professionals.
Career/Industry Exploration:
Career Voyages —This resource is designed to provide information on high-growth, in-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs.
The Riley Guide—Career & Occupational Guides An excellent list that includes government-sponsored resources in print and on the web.
San José Business Journal Subscriptions
Get 52 issues of the San José Business Journal ($84.95 value) for only $60 - a 30% savings. Call 1-877-4-BIZNEWS (1-877-424-9639) and ask for the special SJSU Alumni rate. Alumni Association ID card number required. Visit the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal online too.