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Jill Klees, Former Assistant Director, Alumni and ECPPM, SCU Career Center

Jill Klees

Jill Klees is the Director of Law Student Life and the former Assistant Director of Alumni Career Counseling at Santa Clara University.

She has worked in the career coaching field for over 15 years in both academic and corporate environments. She gained extensive experience working in start-up, non-profit and technology-based industries providing career related resources within the Silicon Valley marketplace. She has extensive programming experience in developing innovative tools and resources to prepare her clients for the workforce and is highly skilled in helping her clients determine their unique talents and strengths. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Behavioral from the University of San Francisco. 

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The 3 'C's to a Less Stressful Job Search

By Jill Klees
It is no secret that conducting a job search can elicit feelings of stress, anxiety, and nervousness. When these feelings get the best of you...
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Take Your Resume From Retro to Wow!

By Jill Klees
Can't remember the last time you updated your resume? It might be time for a resume overhaul. As the work world changes, so do the "rules" of...
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Networking - an Alternate Approach to "Schmoozing"

By Jill Klees
We know that networking and connecting with the Bronco community is the best job search strategy for tapping into the hidden job market but in...
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Career Values Shift

By Jill Klees
Have you ever felt like this? "I used to feel so happy coming to work and now I rarely have that feeling"; "It is getting harder for me to ...
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Career Enrichment

By Jill Klees
Congratulations! You graduated from SCU and landed your first job. It might not be your ideal job but it is a good opportunity with a solid company...
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The "Psychology" Behind the Interview

By Jill Klees
Whether you are a recent grad or a seasoned professional, when it comes to preparing for an interview, there is one important element that tends...
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