First-Generation Celebration at Fresno State

Celebrate the achievements of first-generation college students during First Generation Week from November 4-7, 2024. With the support of a $1,000 grant from NASPA, EOP is hosting a series of inspiring events, culminating in the First-Gen Connect: Engage, Learn, Celebrate …

By RBA
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Student Employee Spotlight – November

Erik

Erik is a senior Viticulture major working in the Department of Viticulture for the past 4 months. During these few months, he has gained several skills such as knowledge of irrigation systems, harvesting wine & table grapes, and operating …

By Micaela Trujillo
Micaela Trujillo Marketing & Communications Student Assistant
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Student Scam Awareness

Scammers are continuing to find new ways to steal people’s personal information. Fresno State students have recently been targets for email scams that appear to be job or internship opportunities. It’s the CDC’s mission to promote career scam awareness to …

By Micaela Trujillo
Micaela Trujillo Marketing & Communications Student Assistant
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What Is an Independent Contractor? Pros and Cons of Being a 1099 Employee

So you’re considering taking the plunge into the world of independent contracting, also known as being a 1099 employee. Maybe you’ve heard whispers of the freedom and flexibility—two popular advantages of being an independent contractor; or maybe you’re enticed by …

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Students Needing Career Advice Turn to Faculty

A new survey from the National Association for Colleges and Employers finds professors are often asked to support students in their career choices, but not all faculty are ready to give that advice.

From Inside Higher Ed

By Mary Willis
Mary Willis Executive Director
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13 Careers in Law (Without Being a Lawyer)

Interested in the legal industry but unsure about wanting to attend law school? Some of the best careers in law allow you to explore different areas of the legal sector without becoming an attorney. Legal careers like paralegal and electronic …

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THE KEY ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR ON GRADUATES’ RESUMES

January 16, 2024 | By Kevin Gray

Students hoping to catch the eye of potential employers through their resume should forego relying only on their strong GPA and instead highlight the attributes and skills they developed in their classwork and …

By Nora Diaz-Vasquez
Nora Diaz-Vasquez Career Counselor
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs executive order for a master plan for career education

Published on August 31, 2023
By: Emma Gallegos

In recent years, the state has poured billions of dollars into a dizzying array of programs under the banner of career education. The only problem, said Gov. Gavin Newsom, is that there …

By Nora Diaz-Vasquez
Nora Diaz-Vasquez Career Counselor
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What Does Career Everywhere Mean? – Video

Manny Contomanolis, Director of the Office of Career Services for the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences, shares what “Career Everywhere” means to him.

By Nora Diaz-Vasquez
Nora Diaz-Vasquez Career Counselor
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Bringing Career Everywhere to Life at PennWest – Podcast

Josh Domitrovich shares actionable advice, best practices, and detailed breakdowns of how he recently launched two Career Everywhere initiatives at PennWest.

By Nora Diaz-Vasquez
Nora Diaz-Vasquez Career Counselor
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3 Ways to Make Career Services Everybody’s Business – Podcast

Christian Garcia of the University of Miami talks about his team’s motto, “Career services is everybody’s business,” and shares three specific ways they’re implementing it across campus.

By Nora Diaz-Vasquez
Nora Diaz-Vasquez Career Counselor
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