Alumni

Career Resources for CSUN Alumni

At the CSUN Career Center, we believe that career support doesn’t end at graduation. Whether you’re a recent graduate or seasoned alum, we offer valuable resources to help you rise in your career and stay competitive in the job market. Explore our career services, professional development opportunities, and exclusive tools designed to support you at every stage of your journey.

Career Services for Recent CSUN Alumni

Graduating is just the beginning of your professional journey. Recent CSUN graduates have access to Career Services within one full year from graduation to in-person and virtual services. During this time, alumni can take advantage of:

  • Career Counseling - up to 3 sessions, 50-minute career counseling sessions with a Career Counselor to discuss career planning, job search coaching and resources.
  • Drop-in Career Advising - up to 5 sessions, 15-minute drop-in sessions with a Career Peer Educator for resume reviews and brief career questions.
  • On-Campus Interviews are offered at the company's discretion, and priority will be awarded to currently enrolled CSUN students.

To access these services, register on CareerLink and complete your Handshake profile.

 

Job Search Academy

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CAREER SERVICES FOR ALUMNI BEYOND 1 YEAR POST-DEGREE

CSUN alumni can continue to expand their career growth beyond the first year of graduation. The following career services are available to ALL alumni to in-person and virtual services including: 

  • Handshake – complete your alumni profile to access job postings and virtual career resources.
  • CareerLink – complete your alumni profile to gain access to the virtual career planning platform
  • Alumni Specific Programming & Events – Stay connected with industry professionals through networking events, career panels as events become available.

For more information about alumni resources and opportunities, visit Alumni Relations.

 

FAQs: Get the Answers You Need

Below are common questions about alumni career services:

 

  • One year of access to services during the first year after receiving your degree.  

  • The year begins when you receive your degree and ends the same month the following year.

 

  • Graduates can receive career counseling and advice by email, phone, and Zoom. 

  • On Handshake, you can see job postings and attend virtual employer events.  

To receive any service, you will need a Handshake profile.  

  1. Go to csun.edu/careerlink

  1. Enter your CSUN portal ID and Password 

Handshake is a valuable resource for CSUN alumni. Whether you are job hunting, exploring career paths, or networking with employers, follow the steps below based on your Handshake account status:

  1. Current CSUN students access the Handshake platform using their CSUN portal login credentials. Graduating students do not lose access to their portal login following their official graduation date. Students will lose access to their CSUN Email. Please follow these steps to avoid losing access to Handshake, CSUN’s premier job and career services platform.

    Visit https://csun.joinhandshake.com and use your CSUN login credentials.
    • Update your existing CSUN Email in Handshake to a non-CSUN Email to receive Handshake notifications and stay connected. Update Instructions
  2. Need to Reset Your CSUN Portal Password?
    Go to CSUN IT's Forgot Your Password page to reset your login information.

If You Do NOT Have a Handshake Account:

1. No Handshake account?

Fill out this form to request a Handshake account

2. Wait for Account Creation
The Career Center will verify your alumni status and create a Handshake account for you using the email address you provided. You'll receive login instructions once it's set up.

Questions?

Reach out to the CSUN Career Center at ccer@csun.edu for more support.

Your PaCE to Success: Free Google Career Credentials for CSU Alumni

California State University alumni now have exclusive access to high-quality, no-cost Google Career Credentials through CSU Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE), in partnership with Google and Coursera. These online programs help you build skills in artificial intelligence, digital tools, and today’s most in-demand career fields.

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Learn More 

Enrollment is easy:
https://pacetosuccess.calstate.edu/

Use your full name and graduation year to ensure successful alumni verification. Once confirmed, you’ll receive access instructions within 3–5 business days.

Discover additional CSU PaCE learning opportunities:
www.calstate.edu/pace

This program is managed by CSU Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE). Email: PaCEwithGoogle@calstate.edu

Empowering your journey, one credential at a time — this is Your PaCE to Success.