08/17/2026
At The School of Business, career development is about more than preparing students for their first job. It’s about creating connections, building confidence, and providing the resources students need to navigate their professional journeys.
For Isabella Cannelos (Human Resource Management ’27), support from The School of Business Career Center helped her strengthen her professional presence, develop effective networking strategies, and build meaningful connections with industry professionals. Through her involvement with the Human Resource Management Association (HRMA) student club, Isabella expanded her network and secured a Talent Acquisition Internship with Lam Research Corporation.
Isabella shared how building relationships and getting involved helped create new opportunities: “Join a club to earn recognition and network. I got my internship because the hiring manager was a PSU alumnus and knew about the HRMA (student) club; he also knew some of the people I'd been networking with. It can be a small world if you put yourself out there.”
Stories like Isabella’s highlight the impact of career coaching, student organizations, and industry connections in helping students turn their goals into opportunities. Through personalized guidance, professional development, and partnerships with employers, The School of Business Career Center supports students as they prepare to make meaningful contributions in their fields.
Learn more about how The School of Business Career Center supports student success: https://www.pdx.edu/business/career