Career Coaching

Internship Coaching#

Students and alumni can meet 1:1 with a Mesa Internship Coordinators to match their career goals, skills, and interests with workforce training opportunities.

1. Log into our SDCCD Handshake Job Board (see additional details below)
2. Go to the "Career Center" drop-down menu located at the top right-hand of your profile
3. Click on "Appointments"
4. Click on "Schedule A New Appointment", and select "Mesa Campus" with the topic of "Internship Coaching (Internship Coordinator)-Mesa College".

View the Internship Resource Handbook to learn more about internships such as the benefits of obtaining an internship, the different types of internships available, and other resources. Contact [email protected].

Meet your Mesa College Internship Coordinators#

Students interested in gaining industry experience can schedule an appointment with a Mesa Internship Coordinator for individualized support with searching and applying for internship opportunities. Some coordinators work with students across all majors, while others specialize in specific career pathways or academic programs. Click the links above to schedule an appointment through Handshake.

**Business and Technology Career Pathways / Majors include Economics, Culinary Arts, Accounting, Computer Science, Marketing, Multimedia, Fashion, Hospitality, Real Estate, Web Development, and Geographic Information Systems.

Career Counseling Services#

Career Counseling appointments are available for free to currently enrolled Mesa students & recently graduated Mesa alumni navigating through their career journey. Students can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment on the topics listed below: 

• Career Assessment Intake & Interpretation 
• Career Path Exploration 
• Career Transitions 
• Deciding Your Major  
• Job Search Strategies  
• Mock Interview  
• Professional Branding & Networking 

 To schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor, follow these steps: 

1. Log in to your SDCCD Handshake account at sdccd.joinhandshake.com/login 
2. Go to the "Career Center" menu option  
3. Click on "Appointments" 
4. Click on "Request Appointment" and select "Mesa College" then select one of the appointment topics listed above.  

For assistance with appointment scheduling, contact Career Services at 619-388-2777 or email [email protected]. 

Meet your Mesa College Career Counselors#

Career Peer Ambassadors#

The Career Peer Ambassador Program is a team of dedicated, knowledgeable, and friendly students who represent the San Diego Mesa College Career Services Department. They guide their peers through their career journeys by providing peer-to-peer coaching sessions. The peers offer the following appointment types: 

• Career Services Overview 
• Resume Review 
• Cover Letter Review 
• Interview Preparation 
• Intro to Job Boards 

To schedule an appointment with a Career Peer Ambassador, follow these steps: 

1. Log in to your SDCCD Handshake account at sdccd.joinhandshake.com/login 
2. Go to the "Career Center" menu option 
3. Click on "Appointments" 
4. Click on "Request Appointment" and select "Mesa College" then select one of the appointment topics listed above. 

For assistance with appointment scheduling, contact Career Services at 619-388-2777 or email [email protected].

Meet your Mesa College Career Peer Ambassadors#

• Alessandra Consuegra Rodriguez
• Dorothy Lee
• Jesus Cortez