Career & Professional Readiness Center

The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) offers innovative programming and comprehensive services that help students explore and clarify career goals, prepare and compete for the opportunities they seek, and establish a solid foundation upon which to build their careers.

In the flipbook below, learn about the many CPRC resources available to you for the 2025-2026 academic year!

Serving students, alumni & employers

We're a multi-faceted career services organization that engages with all SBU stakeholders in the job-search industry.

For Students

We're your fast track to career assessment and readiness, with an array of professional development programs.

Student Services

For Alumni

The CPRC continues to provide career services to SBU graduates long after they've left campus.

Alumni Services

For Employers

Looking for the perfect candidate for that full-time vacancy or internship? Look no further.

Employer Services

Career Services for Every Stage of Your Journey
The Career & Professional Readiness Center supports students from their first semester through graduation and beyond. By aligning services with each stage of the college experience, students receive guidance that evolves alongside their academic and professional goals.

First-Year Students
Begin building a foundation for future success by exploring interests, identifying strengths, and learning how different majors connect to career paths. Early engagement helps students make informed academic decisions and start developing professional habits.

Sophomores: Exploring Opportunities
As students gain clarity in their academic direction, the focus shifts to exploring internships, gaining hands-on experience, and developing key skills such as resume writing and networking. This is an ideal time to begin connecting classroom learning to real-world applications.

Juniors: Gaining Experience
Students are encouraged to take a more active role in career preparation by securing internships, refining their resumes, and practicing interview techniques. Career advisors work closely with students to align experiences with long-term goals and industry expectations.

Seniors: Preparing for What’s Next
In the final year, the emphasis is on transitioning from college to career. Students receive support with job searches, graduate school applications, interview preparation, and offer evaluation to confidently take their next step after graduation.

Alumni: Ongoing Career Support
Career development does not end at graduation. Alumni continue to have access to career resources, professional guidance, and networking opportunities to support advancement, career changes, and lifelong professional growth.

"The CPRC has helped me out tremendously, notably, by helping me reprioritize what should be on my resume for internship and job applications: Each cover letter and resume should be tailor-made for any given application.

"It's such details that go a long way for students seeking to set themselves apart from others in a professional setting. I encourage all students to go to the CPRC to enhance their understanding of the 'real world' and the professionalism that is expected during and after college. Thanks, CPRC, for all you do for SBU students."

Joshua Bannon
MBA student

Your life and career will have unexpected twists. We’re here to give you new ways to think about your career preparation and direction.

The CPRC's investment in SBU students begins freshman year and continues right through to graduation — and beyond. Our experienced career counselors are here to help you.

We partner with Handshake, the No. 1 career network and recruiting platform for college students, career centers, employers and young alumni.

To schedule an appointment with a CPRC counselor, log in to Handshake and click on the Career Center tab.