Santa Clara University

Career Counseling and Coaching

One-On-One Counseling

A dedicated career counselor is available for many career management issues. Please call (408) 554-4421 to schedule an in-person or telephone appointment with Anne Oja, Assistant Director for Alumni. This service is free for the first six months after graduation. A $50 an hour fee is charged thereafter. The fee may be waived for those returning from Year-of-Service or other equivalent volunteer work.

Some of the topics you may wish to explore:

• Self-assessment to help you evaluate new career directions. Common assessments include the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI) ©, the Strong Interest Inventory ©, and Values Driven Work ™.
• Job search strategies and tactics to facilitate a transition.
• Creating a powerful and focused resume.
• Interviewing and negotiating effectively.
• Resolving issues at your current workplace to help you advance.

Ten Minute Tips

Do you have a quick question about your career or job search?  Anne Oja, Assistant Director for Alumni, has reserved some time each Wednesday to answer your questions.   Just fill in the form on the next page and it will be reviewed during the next Ten Minute Tips window. A reply will be sent to your e-mail address.

Group Workshops

Several times a year, the Career Center offers career management workshops created specifically for alumni. These are announced in alumni broadcast e-mails, posted on the Career Corner group on inCircle, and listed on both the Career Center and Alumni Association calendars.