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Found a role that you are really interested in, and looking for insights into what it's like to work there? Just ask a fellow Matador.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne
Amazon
Amgen Inc.
Anthem
Apple
AT&T
Bank of America
CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
City National Bank
City of Glendale
City of Santa Clarita
Coldwell Banker Residential
College of the Canyons
County of Los Angeles
County of Ventura
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Deloitte

Deluxe Corporation
Department of Veterans Affairs
Dignity Health
Disney ABC Television Group
DreamWorks Animation
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Ernst & Young LLP
Farmers Insurance
Fox Entertainment Group
Fox Television
Freelance
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Glendale Community College
Glendale Unified School District
Guitar Center Inc.
Harbor Freight Tools
Health Net Foundation, Inc.
Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt, LLP
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPMorgan Chase

Kaiser Permanente
Keller Williams Realty
KPMG LLP
LA County Dept of Public Works
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Los Angeles Unified School District
Medtronic
Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc.
NBC Universal Media, LLC
Nestle
Nigro Karlin Segal & Feldstein, LLP
Nordstrom
Northrop Grumman
Paramount Pictures
Pennymac
PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
Princess Cruises
Providence Health & Services
Raytheon

Sony Pictures Entertainment
Southern California Edison
Starbucks
Target
Teradyne
The Boeing Company
The City of Los Angeles
The Walt Disney Company
Trader Joe’s
UCLA
Union Bank
United Parcel Services
United States Army
Universal Music Group
Universal Studios
University of Southern California
Verizon
Warner Bros.
Wells Fargo
Whole Foods Market

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Matadors love helping students and fellow alumni. So what’s one question you have for someone who’s done what’s ahead of you?

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Need inspiration? Here's what others like you have asked.

“My name is Isabella Martinez and I am a sophomore studying criminology. I have taken several psychology courses and have enjoyed these classes. I’m trying to decide if I should double major or minor in psychology, and I’m not sure it is worth extra stress and workload. It would be great to hear from law enforcement officials, judges and defense attorneys how helpful an extra degree might be.

Thank you so much for your help!”
“I am participating in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps), which trains engineers and researchers in developing a viable start-up. I also am a member of a student aerospace group that has launched multiple sub-orbital payloads. I would like to work for a small- or moderate-sized aerospace company to continue to pursue my passion. I would like to learn more about how to position myself for success from alumni who have experience with these firms.

Thank you,

Pat Smith”
“Hello, my name is Nia Gomez, and I am finally entering my last year (hopefully) at CSUN. I would like to speak to alumni who share either of my majors (Sociology / Gender Women’s Studies) for advice on a career path, internships and how to prepare myself for life after graduation. I am interested in helping to provide resources to marginalized groups of people. My goal is to be able to help people overcome inequality and oppression.

Thank you for your time and interest.”
“Hi! I am Willow Dominguez, a junior with hopes to become a high school counselor. I have experience working at the high school level as an academic mentor and peer education.

I am thinking about obtaining a masters in school counseling, but not sure if that is right for me and if it will substantially help me obtain my professional goals. I would like to chat with alumni about their experiences and journeys as well as get advice about grad school.

I appreciate your assistance!”
“My name is Sarah, and I am a CSUN student graduating this Spring with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. I am working on my resume and struggling. I’ve been applying for opportunities and always seem to fall short. As I approach graduation, I am going to apply my self even more and want my resume to be at its best.

I would really appreciate guidance and feedback on my resume, which I have linked below.

Thank you for your time and assistance!!”
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You ask.

Need help with an idea or active startup? Wondering about career options?

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We recruit.

Our technology (powered by Protopia) uses AI to find the best experts to answer you.

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Get answers.

We recruit until you have one or more responses, delivered via email.

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Say ‘thank you.’

And build your network by continuing to stay in touch (such as via LinkedIn).

Not sure how to ask? We’ve got a short video that will turn you into a networking rock star.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT CAN I ASK?

Literally anything to help with your academic or professional development. There are thousands of alumni, faculty, staff and friends that can help with class projects, building and growing a startup, or figuring out career options.

WHAT'S A GOOD QUESTION?

Think of your question as an advertisement. Share who you are, what you are doing, and what you need help with. Focus on keywords that will get you the right connections. Keep it short and sweet. Here’s a short video on how to craft a great question that will get you results and help build your network.

WHO WILL SEE MY QUESTION?

We send your request to the best alumni, faculty, and staff in your area of interest.

CAN I REQUEST SOMEONE SPECIFIC?

No. We make our matches based on availability, proximity, experience, and skills.

CAN I ASK A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION?

Yes, of course! Once we make a match you’ll have direct, one-to-one communication and can ask additional questions. 

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET AN ANSWER?

Our goal is to get you answers within 3 business days. But it depends on what you’re asking. It can go as quickly as an hour to as long as 10 days or more.

WILL MY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BE CONFIDENTIAL?

Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.

IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW OFTEN I CAN ASK?

No. You can ask as many questions as you would like. In fact, we encourage it as this is the simplest way for you to build your professional network.

This resource is an awesome way to make the Matador community even closer by connecting you with alumni who are either working towards or are currently in careers I am seeking to get into after graduation. The responses I received were amazing. Ask A Matador is extremely helpful in regards to networking with possible future contacts and understanding what the next steps could possibly be after graduation.
Ashley D.Class of ’22
Ask A Matador was extremely helpful to me. I got a response from an alumni that gave me a new perspective on my career, besides great advice and tips. It made me feel that I am not alone in my journey and there are people out there willing to share experiences and help. Thank you so much for making this tool available for us, I really appreciate it!
Paula C.Class of ’21
I appreciate the input and willingness to respond to my request. It means a lot that someone from outside my circle is willing to give insight and advice. I did find this helpful, and I’m thankful alumni took the time to respond; especially now with everything going on. I am really glad that I received multiple responses from alumni, giving different perspectives.
Christian M.MEDIA COORDINATOR
I absolutely love Ask a Matador as it is great to be able to provide mentor support to current students. I feel it is a blessing to be able to share my experiences and wisdom. I value the questions and the fact that the students reach out for help. This is a great experience and I am always happy to help.
John H.HUMAN RESOURCES AND NON-PROFIT LEADER
It felt great, giving advice to a fellow Matador. I wish these services were available why I was at CSUN. Using Ask A Matador made me feel like I had a connection back to CSUN after all of these years. I cannot wait to answer more questions and give more advise.
William L.BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
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