Career Readiness & Job Placement

Get Work Now is a great opportunity for students to meet with local employers who are actively looking to hire! Join now and land your dream job! Get Work Now is open to students and community members.

The Career Readiness and Job Placement team at Skyline College is excited to offer amazing career conversation sessions to share insight on some common career topics while also providing a safe space to ask questions and to discuss a variety of topics.

How may we assist you in landing your dream job? Whether you’re interested in short- or long-term career planning, the Career Readiness & Job Placement team offers a variety of services and career readiness experiences to assist you with your specific career needs.

Find our latest job and internship opportunities on Skyline Shines.

Skyline College is excited to share that we have made it possible for students to access LinkedIn Learning licenses at no cost to them (a savings of almost $300 per year) through the support of our Strong Workforce Funds.

LinkedIn Learning is a great tool to gain additional skills and to explore a variety of competencies needed in the workplace. If you have a LinkedIn Profile complete this form to get an activation link to begin using LinkedIn Learning now!

Don’t have a LinkedIn Learning subscription? Please fill out this form to get support activating a LinkedIn Learning license.

Don't have a LinkedIn account? Please fill out this form to get assistance from one of our Program Services Coordinators to build your professional profile!

The creation of this division is designed to increase connectivity across activities and engagement on campus that more effectively support students landing their dream job and developing the talent pipeline Bay Area companies are looking for.

With the help of Industry Leadership Council members, we will be able to discover opportunities faster and support individuals in our communities in their efforts to gain meaningful employment.

Are you ready to begin filling your positions with the amazing and innovative students of Skyline College? We share job and paid internship opportunities to all within the Skyline College campus community. So look no further, just fill out this form to begin this process and a Job Placement Coordinator will contact you soon.

Whether you’re interested in short- or long-term career planning, the Career Readiness & Job Placement Hub offers a variety of services and activities to assist you with your specific career needs. Our Job Placement Coordinators, staff, and collaborative work with Career Counselors can help you develop a personalized plan that addresses your specific goals.

Dig deeper and gain career readiness skills as you search for your Dream Job! Check out our Just In Time career guides:

The Job Search

• The Job Search guide booklet  
• Build Your Plan worksheet  

The Resume

• Resume guide booklet  
• Build Your Resume worksheet  

The Interview

• Interview guide booklet  
• Build Your Conversation worksheet  

Networking

• Networking guide booklet  
• Build Your Brand worksheet  
• Build Your LinkedIn Profile worksheet  

One Monday per month between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. a local community based organizations and employers will join us in a virtual space to share volunteer opportunities for students and community members. Make a Difference Monday is an excellent way for you to find ways to give back to your community and empower others!

In your volunteer efforts you are also able to earn college credit through our Cooperative Education / Work Experience Program. Please contact us for more information.

Check out our calendar for specific dates.

The Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development Division is excited to announce that we have launched our Career Closet located in Bldg. 1, Rm. 1-311 for Skyline College students and the surrounding community! The Career Closet will function as an additional layer of student support resources for students and our community in need. Below is a list of complimentary services:

• Professional image consultation
• Professional clothing for interviews
• Interview preparation support
• Emergency grooming kit (includes: mints, comb, mirror, hand sanitizer, hair spray, hair gel, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair bands, deodarant, sewing kit, disposable razor, shaving cream, hand lotion, Kleenex, floss, Q-tips, safety pin, facial blotting sheets, clear nail polish, and small wipes)
• Makeup consultation
• Professional photoshoot for LinkedIn profile

For more information, please email skycareers@smccd.edu.

The Career Services Center offers both the SII (Strong Interest Inventory) and the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Career Assessments. These assessments can help you determine your personality, interests, and skills which can be helpful when determining a career pathway.

You can make an appointment with a career counselor by calling (650) 738-4337 or visiting the Career Readiness and Job Placement Hub in Building 1, Room 1-311.

Once you complete the assessment, you should schedule an appointment to meet with your career counselor to interpret the results of your assessments.

CRER 137: Life and Career Planning is a course designed for students who are undecided about a major or career direction.

The course provides a comprehensive approach to life and career planning. Interest assessments provide insights into a student's abilities, interests, and personality. Students will also explore occupational trends and ways of learning more about specific careers. Individual conferences are available to students as well as use of the Career Services Center. Transfer credit: CSU (E1). Note: This course covers material similar to that of CRER 132, 135 and 136 combined.