Placement Support At Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University supports placement through Career Development & Exploration, college-specific career offices (notably in business and other professional colleges), Handshake recruiting and deep ties to Northeast Ohio employers.

Career And Placement Pathways

Pathway	What students can use it for
Handshake / Hire-A-Vike	Internships, co-ops, campus employment and graduate roles
Career coaching and workshops	Résumés, interviews, salary negotiation and search strategy
Employer fairs and on-campus interviews	Meeting recruiters without leaving campus
“What can I do with this major?” tools	Exploring occupational maps tied to academic programmes
Graduate assistantships	Competitive tuition scholarships and stipends in some departments
Law clinics and externships	Professional experience for JD students
Engineering and health clinical placements	Discipline-specific training tied to licensure or certification

What CSU Emphasises

CSU markets itself around access and outcomes in a major metropolitan economy. That means students should expect proactive messaging about internships, co-ops and experiential transcripts—especially in business, engineering, health fields and public affairs.

International students must obtain proper work authorisation (CPT or OPT) before starting paid or unpaid internships that constitute employment. The international office and DSO are part of every lawful placement plan.

Typical Graduate Directions

CSU graduates often move into:

• Healthcare, nursing and allied health roles tied to Cleveland’s hospital systems
• Engineering and IT roles with regional manufacturers and logistics firms
• Business analytics, accounting and finance traineeships
• Education, counselling and social-work positions
• Law, government and nonprofit careers for graduates of professional schools
• Further graduate study when programmes require advanced credentials

Placement Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students joining for the September 2026 intake should:

• Identify three target employers in Cleveland and trace how CSU alumni reach them
• Schedule a career advising appointment before midterms of the first semester
• Build a LinkedIn profile that references CSU projects and Handshake experiences
• Pursue leadership in a student organisation to demonstrate teamwork
• For graduate students, ask departments directly about assistantship timelines

CSU is strongest for students who want transparent services and a regional job market that rewards consistent networking.