Career Services and Professional Development Center
The Lam Family College of Business Career Services and Professional Development Center (CSPD) is a dynamic space supporting students' career development. Our mission is to demystify the career planning process and help students and alumni strategize their career pathways toward the places and spaces they will occupy while students and beyond. We offer:
- One-on-one advising (on resumes, LinkedIn, job-hunting strategy, interview preparation, and more) for current students and alumni
- Panel Talks with industry professionals
- Workshops that develop tangible and in-demand skills
- Job/internship opportunities
- Commercial Real Estate Fellows Program (see the Student Fellowship Programs section on this page)
Career Advising
For current students, we offer career advising and assistance with resumes, LinkedIn, job search strategy, interview skills, and more.
Advising Hours for Spring 2026
By Appointment:
Monday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
To Sign Up For Advising
- Log in to your Navigator account (or select the "Advising" button below)
- There should be a blue button to "Schedule an Appointment"
- For your type of appointment select "career services"
- You will now be given a variety of options for your appointment (resume, LinkedIn, etc.); be sure to select the options with "LFCoB" in parenthesis to use the Lam Family College of Business's Career Services!
Book an Appointment
As an LFCoB student, you can access our advising services. We offer advising on Zoom and in person.
Book your appointment using EAB Navigator
Other Offered Services and Resources
Other Career Preparation Opportunities
The Leadership EDGE Program is a co-curricular engagement program designed to help you find and participate in college activities and experiences to help you grow to your full potential. By downloading the Suitable app, you earn points for activities, event attendance, and accomplishments at varying levels, and are prepared to become a contributor or leader in your future work environment.
Student organizations play a critical role in preparing students for the world of work. The LFCoB is home to more than 15 registered business student organizations, all created and led by students. Find a student organization that interests you and get involved today!
The Mentorship Program helps you realize your potential and prepares you for career success through one-on-one mentoring from successful professionals who are SF State alumni. The program also provides opportunities to expand your professional network.
The San Francisco State University Career & Leadership Development (CLD) office is a valuable resource open to all SF State students.
Student Fellowship Programs
Commercial Real Estate Fellows Program
This is your opportunity to enter the field of commercial real estate, an industry that is rapidly changing due to factors such as shifts in demographics and advances in technology. Learn more and apply for the Commercial Real Estate Fellows Program.
FinTech Fellows Program
A new financial system is being built on the Internet and many of the companies leading the way are located in San Francisco. The FinTech industry is at an early stage of development and needs professionals who understand FinTech in order to help accelerate and expand adoption of these innovations. Visit the Fintech Fellows Program.
Gator Leadership Circle (GLC)
Designed for first- and second-year students at SF State, the Gator Leadership Circle (GLC) aims to support your academic, career and leadership development through a series of workshops and other activities.
Incugator (a startup incubator for SF State students)
The San Francisco State University IncuGator (SFSU Gator + Incubator) is a startup incubator designed to develop and accelerate the innovative ideas and entrepreneurial visions of SF State students of all majors and levels. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the annual cohort is full. Visit the Incugator webpage to learn more and apply.
President's Leadership Fellows Program
The President’s Leadership Fellows Program provides students with tools and resources to assist them in their preparation and transition to job-readiness.
Of Related Interest
The Tutoring and Academic Support Center is a great resource for support on writing résumés and cover letters.
The value of an SF State education when combined with strong engagement in Lam Family College of Business programs and offerings has helped these alumni in their career paths. We proudly share their stories of career success.
Partnering with the Lam Family College of Business gives you access to some of the best and brightest talent, so we look forward to helping you successfully fill your available positions and internships. We work with you to ensure success, and our students count on us to facilitate their success.
Posting Paid Opportunities
If you are posting a paid role, we invite you to review SF State's Policy and Guidelines regarding professional recruiting announcements and activities.
Posting Unpaid Opportunities
While the university and the CSPD Center strongly feel it is critical to compensate students for internships, IF you are posting an unpaid professional opportunity, we invite you to read the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Position Statement on U.S. Internships. This position statement is an accurate source you can use to help determine if your opportunity is appropriate for posting with us.
Posting Jobs and Internships
After reading our guidelines and policies, we encourage you to post your job or internship position using San Francisco State University's Handshake platform.
Contact Us
Please note that email is the quickest and preferred method of communication.
Center
Location: BUS 137
Paul Glanting
- Director of Career Services & Professional Development
Rachel Chen
Commercial Real Estate Fellows Program Coordinator