Career Development Office

We support all 12,000+ students – prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students, including First-Gen, international, and undocumented – and our alumni. We highly encourage our jobseekers to use Handshake, the online platform connecting job seekers to thousands of employers, including Central. Scroll below to find Handshake and many other helpful resources.

Through 1:1 appointments and class/club presentations, the Career Development Office offers a wide range of services.

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Schedule a session with a career development specialist today!

Schedule an appointment

Faculty & Clubs: If you'd like to schedule a presentation or workshop, please email rossittop@ccsu.edu and in your message include subject matter/presentation type (i.e., resume reviews, choosing a major or career path etc.), preferred date and time, location, and number of students attending the presentation.

Job Search Resources

Handshake

Handshake connects students on college campuses with open positions, mainly internships and entry level jobs. The app is connected to the school career centers, streamlining the process for employers, counselors, and student candidates.
Join Handshake

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An employment platform technology that drives authentic inclusion in the workplace for people with disabilities.
Join Inclusively

Hands-On Interview Preparation

Robust courses covering every step of the job search and interview process with both video and written lessons for every type of learner. Limitless opportunities to practice answering all types of interview questions in a low-pressure environment.
Join Big Interview

Career & Major Exploration

Candid Careers

Explore CandidCareer.com for hundreds of videos to discover employment opportunities based on your choice of major or industry.
Access Candid Career

Discover your skills, interests, preferences, and values to explore potential majors and occupations. Register for free using your Central email and the password: BlueDevil
Take the Assessment

What Can I Do With This Major?

What Can I Do With This Major?

Review 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.
Explore Career Paths

Explore Job Titles

Micro Internships & Virtual Gigs

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With Parker Dewey, students from all majors can complete professional assignments to build and demonstrate skills while exploring a variety of career paths.
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Forage's creative Virtual Experience Programs help students build real-world skills directly from leading organizations.

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