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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Have a Business Idea? Turn It Into Reality! – Immigrants Rising Entrepreneurship Academy

Undocumented students in California are invited to apply to the Immigrants Rising Entrepreneurship Academy, a free, online, self-paced training program designed to help you launch your own business.

Through the Academy, you’ll gain:

Who can apply?
Undocumented students in California, …

By Nora Diaz-Vasquez
Nora Diaz-Vasquez Career Counselor
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Unlock Your Future: Nursing Connect — A Free Virtual Program for Aspiring Nurse Entrepreneurs

Are you a nursing student, recent graduate, or licensed nurse wondering how to use your nursing skills in bold new ways? Do traditional clinical roles feel too limited, but you’re passionate about helping your community and creating a sustainable career? …

By Nora Diaz-Vasquez
Nora Diaz-Vasquez Career Counselor
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[NEW] Land the Job You Want – Free Career Masterclasses for Fresno State Students

Fresno State students can now access free, lifetime career training from LinkedIn insiders.

By Catherine Laserna
Catherine Laserna Web Content Research Student Assistant
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Academic Success Tip: Challenging Students to Change their Habits

A professor at the University of Iowa encourages students to adopt new habits or break unhealthy behaviors using a low-stakes assignment.

By Catherine Laserna
Catherine Laserna
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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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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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