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Engage with CSUSM
Partner with California State University San Marcos to recruit talent, build your brand, and support student career development. Whether you're looking to hire students, share industry expertise, or connect with a specific academic program, we offer a variety of opportunities to engage with our campus community.
Not sure where to start? Contact our team and we'll help identify the best opportunities for your organization.
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Recruit Talent
Connect with students and alumni seeking internships and employment opportunities.
Post a Job or Internship
Promote opportunities such as paid internships, part time and full time jobs through Handshake, and connect directly with CSUSM students.
Academic Internship for Course Credit
Provide a structured internship experience (paid or unpaid) that supports student learning and academic goals.
Attend Recruiting & Networking Events
Connect with top talent and build your employer brand.
Career Fairs
Meet students face-to-face and build relationships with future talent.
- Part-Time Career Fair - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Fall Job & Internship Fair - Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Graduate School Fair - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Spring Job & Internship Fair - Tuesday, March 30, 2027
Details and Registration on Handshake
Specialty Networking Events
Participate in targeted networking opportunities throughout the year. These events connect employers with students and alumni based on industry, career interests, and professional goals.
Please connect with us to express your interest in engagement.
Build Your Campus Presence
Increase visibility and connect with students throughout the year.
Tabling on Campus
Reserve a table in a high-traffic campus location to engage with students, share information, and promote opportunities.
Information Session in the Career Center
Host an information session in the Career Center to showcase your organization, culture, and career opportunities.
Host a Luncheon or Coffee Hour
Connect with students in a relaxed setting and introduce them to your organization, employees, and career pathways.
Host on Campus Interviews
Interview students on campus for internship and employment opportunities while building meaningful connections with emerging talent.
Inspire and Prepare Future Talent
Get involved by helping students develop professional skills and gain career insights.
CSUSM Alumni may also engage with students in online career conversations with students via Cougar Connect.
Co-host a workshop
Share industry knowledge and career insights.
Resume reviews
Provide feedback on student resumes
Mock interviews
Help students prepare for internship and job interviews.
Industry panels
Discuss career paths, trends, and workplace experiences.
Connect with a College
Connect with a college, major, or academic program to engage with students and faculty aligned with your industry: Colleges & Departments | Academics | CSUSM
CSTEM
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Build the Future with CSTEM!
Contact CSTEM Today
Build the Future with CSTEM!
- Company Information Sessions and Career Workshops
- Networking events
- Become a Mentor
Contact CSTEM Today
CHABSS
CEHHS
CoBA
Connect with a Center
Looking to connect with a specific student population or area of interest?
CSUSM's centers and programs provide opportunities to engage with students through identity-based, leadership, innovation, and community-focused initiatives. Contact the Career Center to learn more and be connected.
