Career Services for Recent Graduates and Alumni

Whether you are looking for job search strategies or pivoting from your current job, here are the services available to you.

The Career Center provides four free career coaching sessions per calendar year to help meet your career management needs.

• Appointments that include: 
  • Self-assessments to help you evaluate new career directions
    • E.g., Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) © and the Strong Interest Inventory 
  • Strategies for navigating the job search and career transition process
  • Creation of a powerful and focused resume

How to schedule:  You must have a Handshake account to schedule an appointment. To sign up for a free Handshake account send an email to the Career Center at careercenter@scu.edu. Once your account is set up, follow these steps: 

1. Click the button below. You should be automatically directed to the Appointments page when you login. If you are not, select “Appointments” in the left navigation menu.
2. Follow the prompts to indicate your status, select the type of appointment you need, and select a time slot.
3. If you’re unable to find a time that works with your schedule, please call (408) 554-4421 for assistance. 

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• NEW: Recent Grad Job Search Strategy Program
  • A five-week program offered once a quarter which has been designed to support recent graduates during the first six months post-graduation.

If you graduated more than five years ago here is a list of Independent Career Coaches who have worked with SCU alumni that you can employ to assist you in your career journey. You can also explore the Alumni Association's Bronco Business Registry (under the Health & Wellness section) if you are looking for services in mental health or life coaching.

• Career Center Events
  Alumni are welcome to join the many Career Center events including virtual career fairs and employer sessions that take place every quarter.  Register for events via Handshake.

• Platforms for Connecting with Broncos

  • Join Bronco Exchange, an exclusive and easy-to-use platform that connects Santa Clara University alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends in a virtual community, providing you unprecedented access  to the SCU network.

  • The LinkedIn Alumni Tool puts information at your fingertips so you can find and connect with Broncos in any industry and every geographic region allowing you to discover who's doing what and where.

• Job Prep Toolkit
  Alumni have access to the Job Prep Toolkit and career preparation content including help with resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, networking, and salary information.

• Alumni Association
  The Alumni Association also provides career support in the form of career related webinars, industry groups, and alumni events that offer opportunities to network throughout the year.