The Career Services Center is here to help you on your path to success. Whether you are undecided about your major/career or know exactly where you want to end up, the Career Services Center is a great place to start. We offer a variety of resources and programs to help you explore options and gain real-world experience.
Discovering Your Career Path
Research our Career and Major Resources (opens in new window) if you want to know what you can do with a major or career.
Contact the Career Services Center (opens in new window) to see when we are open and to schedule an appointment with us.
Explore Career Areas of Interests (opens in new window) to learn about SMC majors and degrees, careers, and ways to gain experience.
Enroll in Counseling 12 - Career Planning (opens in new window) and we can help you explore majors and careers, show you how to develop your skills and abilities, teach you how to look for opportunities, and much more.
Try me3®, an online interactive major and career quiz that helps you explore a major, identify a degree program offered at SMC and connect you to careers that fit your interests and passions.
View Tailored Resources (opens in new window) for Dreamers, F-1 international students, veterans, students with disabilities as well as re-entry students.
Gaining Experience
Get involved in the community and gain real-life experience while earning course credit through the Applied and Service Learning Program (opens in new window) .
Visit the Internship Program (opens in new window) to learn where to begin the internship process, how to find an internship, and how to receive credit.
Learn different ways to develop your skills and experiences at SMC through On-Campus Involvement (opens in new window) .
View on-campus student job (opens in new window) requirements and see what campus departments are hiring SMC students.
Visit Part-time and Full-time Employment (opens in new window) for more information on how to find a paid job.
Explore getting involved in your community through Volunteering/Community Involvement (opens in new window) .
Getting Hired
Finding a job takes time and preparation. Prepare yourself for the job search process.
Network your way into a job (opens in new window) , by creating a solid network with these strategies.
Not all postings are legit.
Compose your resume and other documents (opens in new window) like a cover letter or list of references with our suggestions.
Get ready for your interview (opens in new window) by reviewing what you need to do before, during and after your interview..
Learn how to respond to job offers (opens in new window) , whether you are accepting or declining a job or need to know how to ask for more time.
Make a positive impression, by taking ownership of your work experience (opens in new window) .
Follow these workplace etiquette guidelines (opens in new window) for greater success.
Take advantage of these opportunities, follow up on your work experience (opens in new window) .
View our Career Events and Workshops (opens in new window) calendar to know when we are hosting a workshop, fair, employer info session, etc.
Visit HireSMC (opens in new window) , our exclusive online platform for on and off-campus jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities.
Follow us on Social Media (opens in new window) and stay up to date with upcoming career events and opportunities.