Lead with Curiosity, Not Your Résumé: Smarter Networking Strategies

It’s no secret that networking plays a key role in career growth, but it gets tricky when you’re actively job hunting. Reaching out to former colleagues, industry peers, or new connections can quickly come across as transactional if not handled …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Career Fair Resources for Before, During, and After the Fair

The Career Development Center Career Fairs could be a powerful step towards landing your next internship, co-op, or full-time job but only if you come in prepared. Whether you’re a freshman beginning to attend our career fair for the first …

By Catherine Laserna
Catherine Laserna
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5 Essential Networking Steps for Undergrads and Grad Students

Ten years ago, when I entered business school, many professionals told me that the journey ahead required significant investment in professional networking. So I followed their advice, and soon my calendar was filled with various networking events and meetings all …

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Skip the small talk: How to master the 30-second elevator pitch at February career fairs

February is the peak of the spring recruiting season. On campuses and in convention centers across the country, career fairs are in full swing. If you are in the first few years of your professional life, these events can feel …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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14 Black professionals share their advice for your career journey

Drawing on the experiences of Black professionals at Handshake, this article offers guidance on navigating early career challenges and finding community at work.

By Catherine Laserna
Catherine Laserna
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The Truth About Ghost Jobs: What They Are and How to Spot Them

Realizing that you may have applied for ghost jobs, after putting effort in your resume and application, can be disheartening at first. But you at least have reassurance that the problem might not be you.

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How to Use ChatGPT for Mock Interviews 

The best interview results come from combining your AI insights and results with your own reflection, practice, and self-awareness.

By Catherine Laserna
Catherine Laserna
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Hiring for Skills, Not Stereotypes: Inside AI-Powered Interviews

Hiring has always claimed to be about merit. In practice, it’s often been about familiarity, confidence, and how well someone fits an unspoken mold. The same resumes get filtered out in the tedious hiring process. It’s always the same personalities …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Student Scam Awareness

Do NOT send in a job application or a resume with your personal information in one of these emails or if it is not sent through HireFresnoState.

By Micaela Trujillo
Micaela Trujillo Marketing & Communications Student Assistant
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How to Write a Career Action Plan (With Examples and a Template)

If you’re serious about your professional growth, learning how to write a career action plan is essential. An effective action plan for your career is more than just a list of dreams—it’s a strategic roadmap designed to help you achieve …

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