Frosh/Soph Coaching Team & Resources
The frosh/soph team is here to help you explore your career interests, learn job search skills, develop connections, discover opportunities, and make meaning of your experiences.
CareerEd Offerings
Receive individualized support to address your career needs and questions.
Schedule a 30- or 45-minute appointment with a coach from the Frosh/Soph team through Handshake.
You can also meet with a coach from the Belonging, Access, and Career Equity (BACE) team to discuss the intersections of identity and career or with a Peer Career Coach for a resume review.
Attend a CareerEd event or workshop, focusing on various career development topics:
- Resume Basics
- Searching for Frosh/Soph Opportunities
- Interviewing
- Networking
- Career Fair Prep
You can register for our events and workshops on Handshake!
Visit our Career Resources page for curated content on a variety of topics.
Additional resources:
- DEI Resources: Identity-focused career resources
- AI Resources: Leverage AI in your career journey
- Career Platforms: Access digital career platforms
- Rising Bird Fellows Program: Funding for unpaid opportunities
- @CareerEd on Instagram
Frosh/Soph Career Topics
Unsure where to start? Take a career assessment to help you identify career interests, values, and skills. Understanding these personal factors can guide you in your exploration and job search.
- PathwayU – Choosing a career path or program of study can be challenging. PathwayU can help! This self-guided assessment helps you explore career paths, Stanford majors, jobs and internships that align with your interests, values, and workplace preferences. Register using your stanford.edu.
- Career Assessments
Recommended:
- Strong Interest Inventory
- Meaningful Work Kit
Exploring careers and majors is an iterative process of learning about yourself and what you find engaging and meaningful. Researching roles, industries, and majors will help you make informed decisions. Check out the following resources:
- Vault: Explore Industries & Professions
- Forage: Online work simulations
- Industry Snapshots
- Choosing a Major
Develop essential career skills to explore and pursue opportunities. Learn to tell your story effectively, communicating your knowledge, skills, and interests in written, verbal, and digital formats.
Connecting with professionals can help you explore potential careers and opportunities. Access an extensive network of Stanford alumni eager to offer advice, answer career questions, and share their experiences at Stanford and beyond.
Explore your interests, build valuable skills, and learn about potential careers by engaging in internships, research projects, volunteer work, summer jobs and more. Each opportunity offers a chance to learn and gain experience.
Whether you are looking for an internship or interested in learning about a role or industry, CareerEd offers opportunities to connect with employers. Employers recruit throughout the year. Application cycles and recruitment timelines will vary by industry.
Meet Our Frosh/Soph Team
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Associate Director of Career Coaching and Education - Frosh/Soph Initiatives -
Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education - Frosh/Soph Initiatives
Below are some quick career myths that can be easily debunked to help your career journey.
Career Myths
- Myth #1: I need to figure out my career right now.
- Myth #2: My major will dictate which job opportunities are open to me after graduation.
- Myth #3: I need to find a summer internship Autumn Quarter or it’s too late.
- Myth #4: I have to find a summer internship after freshman year. That’s what everyone does.
- Myth #5: I need a network of well-connected people to get a good job opportunity.
- Myth #6: I don’t have any paid experience, so I’m not qualified for most job opportunities.
- Myth #7: I need to figure out what I’m passionate about so I can figure out what I want to do with my life.
