Career Services Resources

JobScan Premium, a resume optimization tool, is now available to all current GBP students. This tool compares your resume with a job description and provides personalized suggestions to help you tailor your resume and improve your chances of landing an interview.

Current students can create a new account using their @scu.edu email address.

If you already have a JobScan account and would like to upgrade to Premium at no charge, follow these steps:

• Make sure you are logged in using your @scu.edu email address
• Your account will automatically upgrade to Premium at no cost once verified
• If needed, re-verify your account to activate the upgrade:
  • Go to Account Settings
  • Select Login & Security
  • Click Change
  • Select Resend Email

One-on-One Career Coaching Appointments:
Make an appointment with a career coach to receive personalized guidance on your career goals, resume, and job search strategies. Our coaches are here to help you navigate your future and achieve success in your chosen field.

CareerLeader Assessments:
CareerLeader is a premier business self-assessment tool used in graduate business programs around the world. This integrated tool provides a robust report that helps clarify your skills, interests, and motivators. To request access, contact gbpcareers@scu.edu.

Break Into Tech Linkedin Masterclass:
Taught by former LinkedIn employees, the “Land Your Perfect Job With LinkedIn” masterclass provides step-by-step instruction on how to maximize the reach of your LinkedIn profile and use LinkedIn effectively during your job search. This course is free for GBP students.

GBP Career Services Event Recordings: 
Access our library of GBP Alumni Career and Industry Panels 24/7 on Camino through the MySCU portal.

Learn Educate Discover: 
A repository of interviews with professionals in a variety of careers, available in both written and podcast formats.

Breaking into Product Management:
Learn how to break into technical product management and develop into a product leader. Visit his website for a wide range of online resources.

The Muse:
The Muse offers career development articles and resources, including its “Career Paths” guides.

• Careers in Data and Analytics
  Trying to break into data science, analytics, or business intelligence? This resource provides guidance on how to get started and get hired, along with insights from professionals in the field.
• Careers in Finance
  Explore career paths in investment banking, accounting, financial analysis, and more. Learn how to break into the field and gain a competitive edge in your job search.
• Careers in Marketing
  Marketing offers a wide range of career paths, from creative strategy to analytics. Explore different roles, job search strategies, and long-term career success tips.
• Careers in Sales
  Explore how to break into sales, including resume tips, interview preparation, and strategies for long-term success in commission-based roles.

LinkedIn Career Explorer: 
Uncover career paths by matching your skills to thousands of job titles.

Roadtrip Nation: 
“Career Exploration That Starts With You.” Explore careers through video stories and advice from professionals in roles you may be interested in.

Interview Query is a platform for students preparing for technical interviews in data science and analytics. It offers research, preparation, and practice resources. The basic platform is free to the public, with optional paid premium features.

LinkedIn SCU GBP Career Services Group:
An exclusive online community for current Santa Clara University GBP students, alumni, and recruiting partners. The purpose of this group is to help members connect with classmates, alumni, recruiters, and employers to explore job and internship opportunities.

Leavey School of Business LinkedIn page:
Follow the Leavey School of Business LinkedIn page to stay informed about general updates and to connect with a broader alumni network.

Bronco Exchange:
Bronco Exchange is an easy-to-use platform that connects Santa Clara University students, alumni, faculty, and staff in a virtual community. It provides access to the SCU network from current students through alumni and the broader Bronco community.

Users can connect, mentor, and collaborate to explore professional goals and career paths. The platform also supports learning about different industries, roles, and areas of interest.

Overview of Bureau of Labor Statistics Wage Data by Area and Occupation
Provides official U.S. government data on wages by occupation and geographic area to help users research salary trends and labor market information.

O*Net Online
A comprehensive database that provides detailed information about occupations, including job duties, required skills, work environment, and career outlook.

Payscale.com
Offers salary data and compensation insights based on job title, experience level, location, and industry to help users evaluate market pay ranges.

Salary.com
Provides compensation data, salary benchmarks, and job market insights to help users understand pay ranges for specific roles and industries.

Indeed.com
A job search platform that also provides salary information, company reviews, and labor market trends based on aggregated job postings and user data.

BuiltinSF.com
A career and tech industry platform focused on startup and technology jobs, company insights, salary information, and hiring trends in the San Francisco Bay Area.

SheNegotiates.com
A career development resource focused on salary negotiation strategies, workplace advocacy, and helping professionals improve compensation outcomes.

Levels.fyi
Provides detailed, user-reported compensation data for tech roles, including salary, equity, and benefits breakdowns across companies and job levels.

Handshake:
Handshake is a university-wide career platform for job listings, career fairs, and recruiting events.

SCU Toastmasters Club:
The SCU Toastmasters Club helps students develop presentation and public speaking skills through practice and participation. Students interested in improving communication skills are encouraged to join.

For updates, visit the club’s Facebook page. For general information about Toastmasters, visit toastmasters.org.

My Visa Jobs Reports: 
My Visa Jobs is a resource for students seeking CPT or OPT-related job opportunities. It helps users identify employers that sponsor H-1B visas, which can be an indicator of potential OPT/CPT opportunities. Users can search by job title, employer, and other criteria.