Whether you are finishing your bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA Downtown, continuing on for a master’s degree or changing careers, Cal State LA Downtown Career Services is excited to support your career and professional development goals and needs.
These three tabs on the gold menu bar above contain information geared toward undergrads.
Career Communities: Explore advice and resources tailored to different career affiliations such as business, education, health/medical services and computer science, among others. In addition, our Next Steps section assists all students with interview and resume preparation, creating portfolios and more.
Featured Jobs & Employers: Read about job openings and peruse company profiles.
Resources: View information on all of the services we offer students including tips on interviewing, letter and resume writing, and featured Cal State LA degree programs and non-credit classes.
Events: Learn about upcoming webinars, in-person events and open houses on campus, and in the wider community, as well as opportunities to connect with employers and alumni.
Find Jobs/Internships: Here you will find information about the Handshake platform, internships, on-campus jobs and job search tips.
Additionally, many undergraduates find the following websites helpful:
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Healthcare is evolving rapidly as medical advances lead to longer lifespans and increased disease management for those previously seen as incurable. Every day there are new and promising treatment options being tested and rolled out, giving hope to those who …
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
If there’s anything that dampens the excitement of graduation, it’s applying for your first job. You already have an excellent education and various skills, but how do you translate them into a professional resume and that critical first job?
When you’re applying for jobs, you might encounter hiring managers and recruiters who may seem to be doing the same thing — trying to hire for a specific position. So, what’s the difference between a hiring manager vs recruiter? Knowing what …
Historically, most physicians have wanted to avoid rural practice and live in urban areas. Rural is defined as a population less than 2,500 people, though the US Census takes a broader view, defining rural as “all population, housing, and territory …
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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