The Lam Family College of Business Career Services & Professional Development Center (CSPD) is a dynamic space supporting students' career development. Our mission is to demystify the career planning process and help students and alumni strategize their career pathways toward the places and spaces they will occupy while students and beyond. We offer:
- One-on-one advising (on resumes, LinkedIn, job-hunting strategy, interview preparation, and more) for current students and alumni
- Panel Talks with industry professionals
- Workshops that develop tangible and in-demand skills
- Job/internship opportunities
- Commercial Real Estate Fellows Program (see the Student Fellowship Programs section on this page)
Career Advising
To Sign Up For Advising:
1. Log in to your Navigator account (or select the advising button below)
2. There should be a blue button to "Schedule an Appointment"
3. For your type of appointment select "career services"
4. You will now be given a variety of options for your appointment (resume, LinkedIn, etc.); be sure to select the options with "LFCoB" in parenthesis to use the Lam Family College of Business's career services!
For any issues, please email Paul Glanting at pbg@sfsu.edu
Events, Workshops, Panels for Career Services & Professional Development
Each semester we offer an abundance of panels and workshops! Learn from alumni and sharpen your job-readiness skills!
Fall 2024 Workshop & Event Calendar
| Event | Date | Location | Time | RSVP Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch w/ PWC | 09/04/2024 | LIB 286 | 12-2 PM | RSVP Here |
| Making the Most of Meet the Firms for Non-Accounting Studrnts | 09/05/2024 | BUS 216 | 4-5 PM | RSVP Here |
| Moss Adams Info Session | 09/17/2024 | Via Zoom | 6-7 PM | RSVP here |
| California Dept. of Transportation/Caltrans Internship Fair | 09/24/2024 | LIB 121 | 11:30 am-2 PM | RSVP Here |
| Personal Branding Workshop w/ Bloomberg | 09/24/2024 | LIB 121 | 4-5:30 pm | RSVP Here |
| Salesforce Internship Info Session | 09/25/2024 | HUM 133 | 12:30-2 pm | RSVP Here |
| City & County of San Francisco Internship Info Session | 12-1:30 pm | RSVP Here | ||
| KPMG Pop-Up! | 10/09/2024 | BUS 202 | 2-3:30 | RSVP Here |
| Get Your LinkedIn Recruiter Ready w/ COOP Careers | 10/05/2024 | Via Zoom | 6-7 pm | RSVP here |
| Careers in Brand Management w/ Anthony Acencio of Complex Networks | 10/15/2024 | BUS 202 | 3-4:30 pm | RSVP Here |
| Marriott Internship Info Session | 10/21/2024 | LIB 286 | 3:30-5:00 | RSVP Here |
| Comerica: Resumes, Interviews, Professional Development | 11/05/24 | Via Zoom | 12-1 pm | RSVP Here |
| Careers in Import/Export/Logistics | 11/06/24 | via Zoom | 3-4:30 | Coming Soon |
Student Fellowship Programs
Advising Resources
Visit CSPD Jobs & Internships for internship opportunities.
Tap into our career resources for advice on:
- building a professional portfolio
- writing your résumé and cover letter
- how to prepare for interviews
- job and internship search strategies
Book an Appointment
As a Lam Family College of Business Student, you can access our advising services. We can help you polish your resume or build your LinkedIn profile. We offer advising both via Zoom and in person.
The San Francisco State University IncuGator (SFSU Gator + Incubator) is a startup incubator designed to develop and accelerate the innovative ideas and entrepreneurial visions of SF State students of all majors and levels. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the annual cohort is full. Visit the Incugator webpage to learn more and apply.
A new financial system is being built on the Internet and many of the companies leading the way are located in San Francisco. The FinTech industry is at an early stage of development and needs professionals who understand FinTech in order to help accelerate and expand adoption of these innovations. Visit the Fintech Fellows Program.
The President’s Leadership Fellows Program provides students with tools and resources to assist them in their preparation and transition to job-readiness.
Designed for first- and second-year students at SF State, the Gator Leadership Circle (GLC) aims to support your academic, career and leadership development through a series of workshops and other activities.
This is your opportunity to enter the field of commercial real estate, an industry that is rapidly changing due to factors such as shifts in demographics and advances in technology. Learn more and apply for the Commercial Real Estate Fellows Program.
Other Career Preparation Opportunities
Student organizations play a critical role in preparing students for the world of work. The LFCoB is home to more than 15 registered business student organizations, all created and led by students. Find a student organization that interests you and get involved today!
The Leadership EDGE Program is a co-curricular engagement program designed to help you find and participate in college activities and experiences to help you grow to your full potential. By downloading the Suitable app, you earn points for activities, event attendance, and accomplishments at varying levels, and are prepared to become a contributor or leader in your future work environment.
The Mentorship Program helps you realize your potential and prepares you for career success through one-on-one mentoring from successful professionals who are SF State alumni. The program also provides opportunities to expand your professional network.
SF State's Career Services & Leadership Development is a valuable resource open to all SF State students.
Of Related Interest
The Tutoring and Academic Support Center is a great resource for support on writing résumés and cover letters.
The value of an SF State education when combined with strong engagement in Lam Family College of Business programs and offerings has helped these alumni in their career paths. We proudly share their stories of career success.
Partnering with the Lam Family College of Business gives you access to some of the best and brightest talent, so we look forward to helping you successfully fill your available positions and internships. We work with you to ensure success, and our students count on us to facilitate their success.
Posting Paid Opportunities
If you are posting a paid role, we invite you to review SF State's Policy and Guidelines regarding professional recruiting announcements and activities.
Posting Unpaid Opportunities
While the university and the CSPD Center strongly feel it is critical to compensate students for internships, IF you are posting an unpaid professional opportunity, we invite you to read the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Position Statement on U.S. Internships. This position statement is an accurate source you can use to help determine if your opportunity is appropriate for posting with us.
The Jobs and Internships Request Form
After reading our guidelines and policies, complete the Jobs and Internship Announcement Form. We will review your request and get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.
Finally, If you feel your job is not within the scope of programs and majors offered within the Lam Family College of Business, we encourage you to post your announcement using San Francisco State University's Handshake platform.
Contact Us
Book an Appointment
Book your appointment using Navigate
Phone
(415) 338-2509
Location
BUS 137
Lam Family College of Business
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
Advising Hours (Summer 2024)
By Appointment:
Monday & Tuesday 2 – 4 p.m. (online & in-person)
Wednesday and Thursday, 10-12 p.m. (online)
Friday 10-11 a.m. (online)
CSPD Staff
Email is the quickest and preferred method of communication.*
Paul Glanting
Director of Career Services and Professional Development
pbg@sfsu.edu
(415) 338-1272
Rachel Chen
Commercial Real Estate Program Coordinator
rchen7@sfsu.edu
(415) 338-2509
Sophia Lin
Career Advisor
slin24@sfsu.edu
(415) 338-2509
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