The Career Center is dedicated to providing assistance to our students through a variety of virtual and online amenities. On this page you will find information, services, and tools to help you continue along your career development path.

 

 

 

Titan Connection

Are you a CSUF student looking for a part-time on-campus job, internship, full time career or volunteer opportunity? Titan Connection is your access to hundreds of these opportunities just for Titans and much more. To access Titan Connection click on "Find a Job".

 Find a Job

Appointments

Scheduled Appointments:

You can schedule an In-Person or Virtual Career Counseling appointment online through Titan Net!

Virtually meet with a College Career Specialist or Career Coach on various topics including: graduate school, interview preparation, major/career exploration and many more. 

Schedule your appointment now using Titan Net


Drive-Thru Appointments:

No time for an appointment? No Problem, Please stop by for a quick 10 to 15 minute Resume/Cover Letter Review or Job Search.

Instructions:

  • Select the "Schedule Appointment" button below to login to Titan Connection
  • On the Home Page, select Counseling from the top level menu
  • Select the Drive-Thru Button and "Virtual Drive-Thru" from the drop-down menu where it states: Which team do you need to meet with
  • You will be placed in a Queue (Waiting Room)
  • When a Counselor is available, a Zoom Link will be provided for you to join a meeting (Zoom Link will appear on your screen within Titan Connection

*NOTE: Drive-Thru Appointments are not intended for Academic Advising. Drive-Thru is on a first come, first serve basis. Please be patient as you wait in the Waiting Room for a Counselor to attend to you.

 

Schedule Appointment

 

VMOCK

  

VMock: Your New Virtual Resume Assistant

Resumes are a vital part of you landing your dream job. To get that standout resume, you now have access to a powerful and easy-to-use automated online resume review platform from VMock, your Virtual Resume Assistant.

Get instant feedback from VMock right after submitting your resume. Analyze your resume anytime, anywhere, 24/7. So no need to wait for someone to have your resume reviewed.

Using VMock is as simple as:

  1. Log in
  2. Upload your resume
  3. Get real-time analysis
  4. Review the results
  5. Make changes based on the analysis

 

Play the Video below to see how VMock Works:

Utilizing powerful machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence, your resume gets benchmarked against thousands of resumes from top institutions from around the world. The software automatically analyzes your resume based on presentation, impact and skills and lets you know what areas you need to improve and how to do so.

 

So don't let your dream job or internship pass you up. VMock is completely free for all Titans to use. So let VMock help you get that perfect resume!

Click here to get started!

  

Resume and Cover Letter Videos

   

 

 

Pain Free Cover Letter PDF File

 

Interviews

 

The art of interviewing is a skill acquired through much practice. A strong interview demonstrates a candidate's ability to concisely verbalize how their education and professional background meet the position qualifications. 

 Practce taking Interviews through Interview Prep

Career and Major Exploration  

Career and major exploration translates into doing research about yourself and relating that information to careers, majors, and industries. Starting your first semester, you can take steps to help you through the process. If you need help along the way, the Career Center is here!

 

     Self Discovery Exploration Skill Development Job Search

 

 

 

Career Exploration Resources

Career Assessment 

 Assessments are tools that identify various areas including interests, values, skills and personality. Through this process students can begin to explore majors, jobs and career choices that are most appropriate for them.

 

Strong Interest Inventory

The Strong Interest Inventory is an assessment that will help students match their interests with potential majors and careers. 

    • Assesses interests, revealing patterns
    • Shows how interest patterns relate to occupations

To Take the Strong Interest Inventory

    1. Schedule your Major/Career Exploration Phase IOpens in new window with a Career Specialist.
    2. Take the Online Assessment(s).
    3. The Career Center will provide you with a link to the Assessment via email after you have completed your pre-assessment appointment.
    4. Schedule your Assessment Results ReviewOpens in new window with a Career Specialist.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

The MBTI is an assessment that can provide insight into how your personality compares to others and your work preferences. Research shows that personality traits play a major role in job satisfaction and success. 

    • Assesses personality
    • Helps to better understand the relationship between preferences and an ideal work environment

 To Take the MBTI

    1. Schedule your Major/Career Exploration Phase I with a Career Development Specialist.
    2. Take the Online Assessment(s).
    3. The Career Center will provide you with a link to the Assessment via email after you have completed your pre-assessment appointment.
    4. Schedule your Assessment Results Review with the Career Development Specialist. 

Free Assessments

Free assessments can help you discover more about yourself for career and major exploration.

Please note: You will be leaving the Career Center website. The Career Center cannot verify the accuracy of these assessments.

Graduate and Professional School 

      As a CSUF student, the Career Center offers various resources and strategies to help you navigate the graduate and professional school process.

 

                            Tests Transcripts Personal Statements Letters of Recommendation Interviews

 

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 Video & Webinar Tutorials

 

                                       Jobfair Preparation Webinar       Salary Negotiation Webinar        Career and Major Exploration Phase 1 Opens in new window

                                Phase II Appointments Opens in new window Statement of Purpose Opens in new window   Strong Interest Iventory Opens in new window