Map Your Plan

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Small steps now lead to big moves later.

For First-Year Freshmen • First-Year Transfer • First-Year Graduate Students

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Open each item to find links, tools, and support to help you take action.

Choose experiences that support your goals.

Start exploring events, jobs, and connections.

Create your professional introduction and style.

  • Use our Professional Brand Worksheet to develop your introduction.
    • Reflect on your interests, uniqueness, and how you want to contribute.
    • Use your brand to introduce yourself to professors and professionals.
  • Build your professional look for events; visit the Career Clothing Closet

Get Support

Career Guides

Student Appointments

Meet with a career success coach for a 45-minute appointment to explore options and plan next steps.

  • Choose Career Exploration & Planning in Navigate LA
  • Select Student Life & Wellness to find the Career Center
Cal State LA Career Center

 

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Call: 323.343.3237

Email: [email protected]

Visit: Between the Student Health Center and the University Gym

Hours: M-Th, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.