As a recent graduate, this page helps you focus your job search, strengthen your applications, and get feedback along the way.
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Know What to Apply For
Narrow your focus so you’re applying intentionally—not to everything.
Use these tools to identify roles that fit you:
- What Can I Do With This Major
- Career Assessments
Find Opportunities
Use Handshake to identify jobs and hiring events.
- Returning users: Log in to Handshake (external page) and update your email.
- New users: Create a Handshake Account (external page) using your personal email (verified in 1–2 business days).
Use our Job Application Tracker to you organize your employment search.
Strengthen Your Résumé
Use these tools to write your résumé and cover letter.
- Create or upload your résumé in the Résumé & Letter Builder.
- Use our College Résumé Sample (document) to update your document.
- Use our Cover Letter Samples (document) if a letter is requested.
In the builder, enhance with AI using the Cal State LA rubric.
Practice Interviewing
Use these tools to improve how you communicate your experience.
- Complete practice interviews in the Interview Practice System.
- Review tips and examples on how to answer each question.
- Complete Fast Track or Mastery Track lessons to improve.
Review the AI feedback provided in the system.
Get Support
Career Guides
For more detail and examples, career guides offer step-by-step support for:
Additional Support
Use the tools first. If you still have questions, book a 20-minute coaching appointment for targeted feedback.