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College of Health and Human Sciences

Career Services

CHHS Career Services is a collaboration between the College of Health and Human Sciences and the Career Center. We bring together advisers, staff, internship coordinators, and Career Services staff members to support you. Your career path won’t be a straight line, so let us help you prepare for a wonderful zig-zag journey that will continue to evolve as you do.

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Welcome CHHS Ramily, my name is Sara Istre (she/hers), your Career Education Manager. I’m here to help guide you through your career experience, starting in the classroom, through resume building, networking, job search, and interviews. I look forward to connecting with you!

Sara Istre (she/hers)
Career Education Manager
Office: Career Center – 120 Lory Student Center
Phone: (970) 491-1756
Email: sara.istre@colostate.edu

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Sara Istre

Sara Istre, Career Education Manager

CHHS Career Services can help you with

Career exploration and job search strategies

  • Explore jobs that align with your interests, education, and goals
  • Find internships where you can develop practical skills in a hands-on environment while networking with future references or employers
  • Network and conduct informational interviews with people in jobs and industries of interest

Resume and cover letter development

  • Craft strong application materials that highlight your skills and strengths and help you stand out  
  • Learn how to customize your resume and cover letter for each opportunity  

Interview preparation

  • Research prospective employers and scope out the job before your interview  
  • Practice presenting yourself as a strong candidate before stepping into an interview  

Salary negotiation

  • Assess salaries for the roles you seek  
  • Learn strategies to advocate for your success with your future employer  

Prepare to attend job fairs and networking events

  • Plan your wardrobe, elevator pitch, and business cards  
  • Practice connecting with fellow students, alumni, and employers at career events so you can promote yourself with confidence 

Graduate school: Determine if graduate school is right for you

Quick Resources

CSU Career Center Resources
Identity-Centered Career Resources 
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Career Support Team

Mika Dalton: Employer Relations Coordinator

Mika is an Employer Relations Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Sciences. She regularly meets with employers interested in hiring CSU students to discuss how their opportunities, culture, and values align with the interest of students who are seeking employment and experiential learning opportunities. It is Mika’s intention to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and employers to support students thinking about professional experience and career.

Mika Dalton

Elise Kazmerzak: Student Success and Recruitment Specialist

Elise serves as the Student Success and Recruitment Specialist for the College of Health and Human Sciences. Her focus is on building the student-centered culture of CHHS by supporting academic advocacy, student engagement, inclusion, and belonging for all students. By recognizing diverse identities, interests, and assets, Elise supports student success initiatives and recruitment plans for the college.

Elise Kazmerzak

Marie Tyrrell: Internship Development Coordinator

Marie serves as the Internship Development Coordinator for the CSU Career Center. In this role, she mainly works with Internship Coordinators in the College of Health and Human Sciences as well as employers on three main priorities: demystifying the internship process for students across the university, encouraging a learning environment that interns encounter in the workplace, and embedding equitable internship practices (such as paid internships) across industry.

Marie Tyrrel