Undergraduate Students
Your Career Journey Starts Here
Whether you are exploring majors, searching for internships, building skills, or preparing for graduation, Career and Leadership Development (CLD) can help you move forward with confidence.
Use the SFSU Career Roadmap
Career development happens throughout your time at SF State, not just during your senior year. The roadmap highlights five connected areas that you can revisit as your goals and experiences develop.
Discover > Explore > Build > Connect > Plan
Where Are You Right Now?
Choose the area that feels most useful right now. You can return to the others as your goals and experiences develop.
Learn more about yourself and what motivates you.
Questions you may be asking:
- What are my strengths?
- What are my interests?
- What major is right for me?
- What kind of work would I enjoy?
Resources:
Explore career options connected to your interests, skills, and academic experiences.
Questions you may be asking:
- What jobs can I get with my major?
- What industries hire SF State graduates?
- What careers fit my interests?
- Should I consider graduate school?
Resources:
Develop skills employers value through experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Gain experience through:
- Student employment
- Internships
- Leadership programs
- Research
- Community engagement
- Student organizations
- Volunteer opportunities
SFSU programs and organizations that help you build experience:
- Gator Leadership Circle
- President's Leadership Fellows Program
- On-Campus Jobs
- SFSU Student Organizations
- Academic Internships
- Service Learning
- Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE)
- Lam Family College of Business Career Services & Professional Development
- Commercial Real Estate Program
- AI for Students
Resources:
Prepare for your next step with confidence.
Whether you are pursuing:
- Full-time employment
- Graduate school
- Professional programs
- Fellowships
- Service opportunities
CLD can help you develop a strategy and action plan.
Explore the How Do I... guides:
Meet With a Career Counselor
Not sure where to begin or what to do next? A Career Counselor can help you explore your options, identify next steps, and create a plan that fits your goals.