Student Resources

Welcome to the CAP Student Resources page. This page highlights on-campus resources, tools, and services available to support CSU East Bay students’ career development, professional preparation, and internship and job searches.

The resources listed here are intended to help students optimize their preparation and improve their chances of securing internships and employment opportunities.

• Building Your Resume Guide 
• Student Resume Template 
• Action Verbs List

•  Cover Letter Template with Examples

• Mock Interview Practice Questions

Additional Support from CAP

CAP also offers individualized support to help students optimize their preparation for internships and employment opportunities. Support is available for:

• Resume and cover letter development

• LinkedIn profile review

• Interview preparation

• General career and professional readiness questions

Students interested in receiving support are encouraged to schedule an appointment using the booking link below or contact Anabelle Lourenco directly at anabelle.lourenco@csueastbay.edu

Career Empowerment Center

The Career Empowerment Center is the primary career resource on campus for CSU East Bay students — offering personalized career coaching, workshops, job and internship support, events, and digital tools to help you prepare for life after graduation.

What CEC Offers:

• One-on-one career coaching and career exploration guidance.

• Workshops and events on resumes, networking, and interviews.

• Job & internship opportunities through Handshake (the university’s career platform).

• FREE Digital career tools using such as:

  • Handshake – job and internship listings tailored to students.

  • Jobscan – optimize resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

  • LinkedIn Learning – free skill-building courses.

  • Big Interview – interview preparation tools.

  • Forage – real-world virtual work programs.

  • Interstride – global job search resources (especially for international students).

  • PathwayU – career assessment and guidance.

  • Parker Dewey – micro-internships.

Visit the Career Empowerment Center website for more details, scheduling career appointments, and exploring all resources: careercenter.csueastbay.edu