Career Center

These appointments are conducted entirely online, from wherever you are. They do not involve an office visit.

Requirements:

• A desktop or laptop computer works best. Smart phones and tablets may work, but are limited in what they can do.
• A working webcam.
• A working microphone.
• Google Chrome or Firefox web browser required, or a smartphone with the Zoom or ConexED app downloaded. Safari and Internet Explorer web browsers are not compatible.

Learn about major pathways, what courses may be required for your major, and how they may lead to career opportunities. Visit Programs and Majors or Career and Academic Communities pages to learn about majors at CRC. Visit O*net Online to learn more specific information about careers in general.

Talk to people who are specialists in the field that you want to learn more about. Learn more about informational interviews and find ways to meet new people.

Use JumpStart to search and apply for internships and jobs, prepare for interviews, and exchange career advice with your peers. Replacing LINCS, JumpStart gives you access to insider tips, hundreds of career prep videos, and live career chats. Log into JumpStart using your student identification number (‘W’+ ID) and password. 

We can guide you toward the top search engines for public and private jobs on a local, state and national level.

Review our Resume Writing Handbook (Google doc) for tips on improving your resume. Check out the Cover Letter Handbook (PDF) for help writing cover letters. Or make an appointment for one-on-one help with your resume and cover letter.

Read through our Interview Preparation Guide (PDF) to learn about the basics of a job interview.  Make an appointment with a career counselor to do a mock interview and receive helpful advice on how to nail your interview.

University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) is a non-profit auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento. UEI is the largest provider of student assistant employment opportunities in California. Both state agencies and private employers use  UEI's California Intern Network as their primary source for student assistants.

Find UEI Jobs

Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) in partnership with Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD) is offering services to you at no cost! Services include:

• Connecting you to career opportunities in your field of study
• Coordinating and scheduling interviews with local employers that align with your career goals
• Preparing you for a professional interview
• Providing advice on evaluating and accepting job offers

For more information contact:
Ira Ayers
ira.ayers@seta.net
Cosumnes River College, Library building 
Mondays and Tuesdays
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
(916) 926-2529

The CalCareers Jobs Center provides:

• Informational materials on state civil service employment
• Computer access to visit the state jobs website
• Search assistance for state exams and state jobs
• Help completing your online state profile and filling out a Standard State Application online

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
1810 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Questions? Visit the CalCareers website, call (866) 844-8671 or email calcareer@calhr.ca.gov.

Sacramento WORKS provides job announcements, employer recruitment events, workshops, computers with internet & wifi access, telephones, fax machines, career assessment, coaching and career planning, apprenticeship opportunities, on-the-job training programs, youth employment services, scholarships, and typing tests (by appointment only). Make an appointment at an office below, or visit Sacramento WORKS online for more information.

Franklin
7000 Franklin Blvd., Suite 540
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 563-5151

Galt
1000 C Street, Suite 100
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-7702

Hillsdale
5655 Hillsdale Blvd., Suite 8
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 263-4100