Employers Newsletter Fall 2025

Connect with Fresno State Students This Fall – Career Fairs, Engagement, and More

Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fairs

We’re excited to announce our Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair Series!

  • STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Agriculture, and Manufacturing) Career & Internship FairWednesday, October 8
  • Business, Health, Public Service, and Creative Careers & Internship FairThursday, October 9

See here for more detailed information: https://careercenter.fresnostate.edu/resources/fall-2025-career-fairs-information/

📌 New Registration Process – Thank you to those who have already signed up! We’re transitioning to our new HireFresnoState platform, powered by 12Twenty. 

Step 1: Please visit https://fresnostate.12twenty.com/hire
Step 2: Select the “Create an Account” link. 
Step 3: Once you’ve created your account and logged in, please click the “Attend a Career Fair” registration link. 
Step 4: Click the event you would like to attend.
Step 5: Click the “Register Now” button, complete the registration form, and click the “Register” button at the bottom of the page. 
Step 6: After the registration has been reviewed by the Career Development Center staff, you will receive an email alerting you that your registration has been approved.  
Step 7: You will receive a second email with your invoice, and you will be instructed to pay using our E-Market Checkout System. 
Step 8: Once payment is made, the Career Development Center staff will review the payment and send you a receipt confirming your registration for the event. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available to boost your visibility with students.
🎯 Booth placement will be assigned in the order both registration and payment are received.


Increase Your Student Engagement on Campus

Looking for more ways to connect with Fresno State students? We offer several opportunities to strengthen your presence and build relationships with future talent:

  • Career Fair Prep CarnivalTuesday, September 23 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Volunteer just two hours to help students prepare for the fairs, and we’ll ensure your booth is placed in a premium location at the events.
  • Workshops & Events – Contribute your expertise at sessions such as Networking for Introverts and other career readiness workshops.
  • Campus Visibility – Engage directly with students through tabling opportunities and classroom visits (with faculty approval).
  • On-Site Experiences – Host a group of students at your workplace to showcase your culture and career pathways.

📧 Interested? Contact us at careers@csufresno.edu to explore these options.


Empower Future Talent—Just 30 Minutes a Month!

At Fresno State’s Career Development Center, we are committed to helping every student and alum reach their full potential. You can make a difference by becoming an Advisor on our Candoor platform.

As an Advisor, you’ll:
✔ Provide career insights and guidance to students.
✔ Join a diverse professional network.
✔ Support students in building social capital and achieving economic mobility.

💡 The best part: you can start with just 30 minutes per month for a “Career Conversation” and increase your involvement as you wish.

➡ Sign up at https://candoor.io/advisor using the referral code FresnoState with your email address.

For questions, please contact Mary Willis, Executive Director of the Career Development Center at mwillis@csufresno.edu.


Share Your Wisdom – Become a Guest Speaker

We are seeking employer partners to speak to classes about:

  • How course content connects to career roles in your organization.
  • Strategies for students to leverage this knowledge when pursuing opportunities with your company.

If you’re interested, please complete this brief form: https://forms.gle/Pe3gMbHwF3YKMKnS6.


Let’s Partner Together

Our Employer Connection Team would love to help you create a personalized plan to connect Fresno State students with your recruiting needs.

📧 careers@csufresno.edu
📞 559-278-2381

By Damian Lay
Damian Lay Employer Connection Specialist