Current Students
Part-time Jobs
Looking for a part-time job while attending school? Students may work on-campus up to 20 hours per week. However, due to the limited number of on-campus jobs or availability students often look for off-campus jobs in the local community.
Working on or off-campus
On and off-campus jobs are listed on Menlo’s CareerLink while off-campus jobs can be found on resources such as Snag-a-job.
Transition and Explore
First year students are encouraged to take time to transition into college life by being active in and outside the classroom. Students should also explore career options and confirm their major.
Career Counseling
Career Services provides individual counseling including career assessments for students who want to explore their academic and career options. To make an appointment contact Career Services.
Career Assessments
Career Services offers a variety of career self-assessments helping you clarify your personality, interests, skills, values, and strengths. To make an appointment contact Career Services.
Learn about majors and careers
Not sure about your major? Meet with the Director of Career Services to discuss your academic options and see where those options might lead. Career information for each of Menlo’s majors can be seen on “What Can I Do With This Major?”
Research & Prepare
Students should begin conducting research on careers and organizations in their sophomore year so they will be prepared to apply for internships in the fall of their junior year.
Career, Organization, and Industry Research
Information is available through many sources on careers in general, specific organizations and industries.
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- O*Net
- Bowman Library – Class Resources for MGT 120 Career Management in the Workplace
Networking
Students are encouraged to attend events throughout the year and join the Menlo College Alumni LinkedIn Group in their sophomore year.
Resume, Cover Letters, and Thank You Notes
Students are encouraged to prepare a resume prior to networking and internship or job search. Make an appointment in Career Services to have your resume reviewed.
- Preparation - How to Write A Resume
- Chronological Resume Example
- Functional/Skills-based Resume Example
- Cover Letter Example
- How to Write an Accomplishment Statement
- Action Verbs
- "Cool Jobs" Exercise - Discovering what you want to do and who the Employer is looking for
Internship
All Business students must complete 6 units of internship credit as a graduation requirement. It is strongly recommended that Psychology students also complete an internship. Internships are usually completed during the summer of the junior year. All students should be prepared to apply for internships beginning Fall semester junior year. Preparation includes research, approved resume, and cover letter.
Students
- Internship Program Checklist
- Internship Proposal & Registration Add Slip
- Internship Course Syllabus (Spring 2013)
Employers
- Menlo College Internship Program Guidelines
- Menlo College Internship Agreement/Learning Agreement
- Menlo College Intern Evaluation (also on SurveyMonkey)
Internship Job Search
Students should begin their Internship job search in the Fall of their junior year. Many organizations post their openings and interview for Summer positions early during Fall semester.
Exit Strategy & Launch Your Career
Whether a student is planning on full-time employment or going to graduate school, preparation and job search should begin in Fall semester of the senior year.
Job Search
Resume Writing & Cover Letters
Before beginning a job search, students should prepare their resume. Students are welcome to drop by Career Services for a resume review and approval.
- Preparation - How to Write A Resume
- Chronological Resume Example
- Functional/Skills-based Resume Example
- Cover letter Example
- How to Write an Accomplishment Statement
- Action Verbs
- "Cool Jobs" Exercise - Discovering what you want to do and who the Employer is looking for.
Preparation – Mock Interview
Students may practice their interview skills online 24/7 from any computer and then make an appointment with Career Services for an in-person mock interview. Students come to the mock interview dressed in an appropriate interview outfit. Mock interview includes a series of questions and feedback.
- Job Interview Questions provides general information about the interview process and specific questions that are typically asked.
- Big Interview - a web-based interview program to record, video, save and ask for feedback for Menlo College students.
Graduate School Resources
Students pursuing graduate degrees should visit their targeted schools to understand the deadlines and application process. The majority of graduate schools require a graduate school exam as part of the admission process.
- GMAT – Business Graduate School exam
- GRE – Psychology Graduate School exam
- LSAT - Law School Admissions Test
- CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test (California Teaching credential)
About Us
Mary Robins
Director
Gaby Velazquez
Senior Student Peer Advisor
Samantha Tongo
Student Peer Advisor
Mikayela Viramontes
Student Peer Advisor
Career Services – Student Affairs, Administration Building
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm