Supporting your Sun Devil's Career

Where can my student locate on-campus employment?;

Students can find on-campus employment on the Student Employment page by going to their MyASU page and looking at the jobs and careers under the campus services tab.

Are there internships or full-time opportunities after graduation?

Handshake is the one-stop shop to find employment opportunities for graduating Sun Devils.

What is Handshake?

Handshake is the main resource for finding jobs, and events and scheduling advising appointments with CPDS.

Does ASU host career fairs?

Yes, check out our upcoming fairs.

How can students be notified when companies come to campus?

ASU Careers fairs are listed on the CPDS website and will give a glimpse into who will be on campus and when.

How do students sign up for interviews with companies that come to campus?

At ASU career fairs students can network with companies and learn how to schedule interviews or stay connected.

When should a student begin working with the Career and Professional Development Services office?

Students should begin to contact CPDS in their 1st year at ASU in order to start exploring their options and get familiarized with resumes, cover letters, and more.

What services do Career and Professional Development Services offer?

The biggest service that families and students need to know about is that the Career and Professional Development Services offer one on one advising appointments with career advisors for anything career related.

What should my student put on their resume?

Along with any awards, clubs, volunteering, part-time jobs, internships, or any other relevant experience is good to add to a resume. These show a better version of the student, their interests, and what roles they have taken on in the past.

Is there a Career & Development office to speak with someone about Career & Development?

Yes, students can make appointments to meet with someone through Handshake. There is a portal that gives options for meetings and meeting time options.

Does Career and Professional Development help to create resumes?

Yes, through Handshake students can meet with a career advisor to help them create or edit their resumes.

Do you have “interest tools” to help identify what type of career would be good for my child?

Career and Professional Development Services does have career interesting and planning resources

How can someone learn about what type of job/career will be good for them?

Along with discussing potential degrees with advisors and ASU career advisors, mind mapping, discussing where passion, education, and the job market intersect, is recommended. Check out more here.

How can students learn what skills are necessary for different jobs/careers?

Through networking, employment, and student leadership positions, more students can learn about what skills and experience companies are looking for. All of these can help students develop skills needed for different jobs and learn more about what working environment works best for them.

How else can my student get experience at ASU?

ASU offers a variety of clubs, coalitions, and other experiences. These will expand your students as they are able to connect with other Sun Devils, learn new skills, and grow outside of the classroom.

Does ASU do mock interviews?

At ASU you can do a mock interview with a staff member in the Career and Professional Development Services through Handshake and pick the appointment type.

Should my student work while pursuing their degree?

This depends on the student and family situation. However, students who have on-campus jobs have a higher retention rate, their classes directly correlate with classes, and it helps networking early in their academic and professional careers.

How can I support students’ career preparation and advancement?

Encourage your student to make an appointment with a Career and Professional Development advisor and make sure to look at our tips above and on our ASU Careers website.

My student is registered with SAILS. What resources are available to support them?

Help your student understand their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anticipate accommodation questions and help your student prepare answers, encourage your student to do mock interviews and check out different programs offered by SAILS such as the Workforce Recruitment Program

How can I share job and internship opportunities at my company?

If you are interested in sharing job and/or internship opportunities ASU Employers and through ASU’s Handshake portal are the best way. Get connected here to share your resources.

What resources are available to support my international student in their employment/internship search?

Handshake: After you activate your profile, start exploring job/internship openings. Handshake includes useful work authorization filters. Look for “Will sponsor or doesn’t require the US to work visa” and “Accepts OPT/CPT” to tailor your search!

Interstride: Take your career search to the next level with Interstride! This career development platform was created by and for international students! You can activate your account by utilizing your asurite@asu.edu email (the same way you do with Handshake!). After activating your account, you can explore the top H1-B sponsoring employers, take advantage of the resources and webinars under the Learn tab, and look at industry/country profiles from around the globe!

For internships, connect with International Students and Scholars Center for work authorization, etc.