Digital Career Tools
Whether you’re exploring career options, searching for internships, preparing application materials, or developing professional skills, SJSU offers a collection of free online tools to support your career journey. These self-guided tools are available whenever you need them, allowing you to build confidence and prepare for your next opportunity at your own pace.
Need assistance with a resume, networking, or interview preparation? Check these out for tips and best practices:
- SJSU Resume Guide and Sample Resumes
- Utilizing LinkedIn Guide
- SJSU Interviewing Guide with sample questions and answers
Want to meet with a career counselor for personalized advice? Schedule an appointment on Spartan Connect.
Find Jobs, Internships, and Events
SJSU’s official career platform for finding internships, part-time jobs, and full-time opportunities. Connect with employers, and register for events in one place.
Explore Majors and Careers
Discover majors and career paths that match your interests and personality. Use personalized assessments to explore your options.
Strengthen Your Resume and Interviewing Skills
Build stronger resumes, cover letters, and interview skills with AI-powered feedback, templates, and personalized recommendations to help you prepare for internships and jobs.
Launching August 18th. Check back for more details!
Gain Real-World Experience
Complete free virtual job simulations designed by leading employers to explore careers and develop practical workplace skills. Gain hands-on experience you can showcase on your resume.
Research Job Market Insights
Explore real-time salary data, hiring trends, and in-demand skills to make informed career decisions. Research occupations and discover opportunities in your field of interest.
Build Career Skills
LinkedIn Learning
Access thousands of on-demand courses to build technical, creative, and professional skills. Learn at your own pace with free access through SJSU.
Google Career Certificates
Earn industry-recognized credentials and build job-ready skills through flexible, self-paced online programs that prepare you for today’s workforce.
Job Search Academy by Indeed
Learn practical job search strategies through free, self-paced courses covering career exploration, networking, personal branding, and workplace success.
Coming soon…
Not sure where to start?
| If you want to… | Start with… |
|---|---|
| Find internships or jobs | Handshake |
| Register for career fairs and employer events | Handshake |
| Explore majors and career options | Focus2 |
| Build or improve your resume, cover letter, and practice interviewing | Hiration (Coming soon) |
| Gain practical experience from leading employers | Forage |
| Research salaries and hiring trends | Labor Market Insights |
| Learn professional or technical skills | LinkedIn Learning |
| Improve your overall job search strategy | Indeed Job Search Academy (Coming soon) |
Need Personalized Support?
Digital resources are a great place to start, but you don’t have to navigate your career journey alone. Career Counselors are available to help you explore career options, review resumes and cover letters, prepare for interviews, develop job search strategies, and answer your career-related questions.