Full-Time Job search
Congratulations – you are nearing graduation! After the years of hard work and difficult coursework, someone will now offer you a high paying job on a silver platter, right?? WRONG!! We at Career Services know you have worked hard to complete your education, but your work does not stop here. Believe it or not, jobs are not falling out of the sky, and the job search process itself can be long and challenging. We are here to make your transition from campus to career that much easier.
Here are our top tips:
- Call 278-2381 to make an appointment with a career counselor immediately! Even if you do not have a specific idea of what you want, talking to a professional will help you to find a direction
- Start EARLY – the average job search takes MONTHS, so you should not wait until after commencement to start searching
Prepare a resume NOW – get it ready so it will be ready when an opportunity arises - Take advantage of On-Campus Recruiting and Career Fairs to connect with employers
- Utilize our online job database system, BulldogLink and other general job search resources
- Discuss your goals with friends, family, mentors, faculty, and staff. The more people who know what you are looking for, the more people scouting opportunities for you
- Personalize your job search as much as possible – sending out generic resumes to every posting on CareerBuilder will not yield results. However, targeting your cover letter and resume to specific postings will help your application materials to stand out.
- Be persistent! A job will not fall into your lap (although that would be nice). You need to create your own opportunity by utilizing your resources and spending serious time on your search.
The job search is NOT easy. It takes time and devotion. Treat it like you do a class and allocate time to it each week. Career Services is also here to help, so please take advantage of our resources and knowledge about the world of work and the job search. Your Fresno State education has armed you with the tools needed to succeed. We are happy to help you find your niche post college!