Search for Jobs and Internships

Fresno State supports the employment of it’s students. Working on campus can serve to offset a portion of tuition costs, and also provide a practical and enriching experience.

The Career Development Center manages part-time on campus student employment for Fresno State students through HireFresnoState. There are two types of on-campus student employment:

• Student Assistant: Students are employed by various offices on campus and work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
• Federal Work Study (FWS): Federal financial aid awarded to students. Students are employed by various offices on campus and wages are drawn against their work study award. For more information on applying for federal work study award, please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office at 559.278.2182.

Eligibility: Must be a matriculated student, admitted to the university, and registered for 6 units with fees paid.

To find On-Campus Employment Opportunities follow these steps

• Step 1: Visit your MyFresnoState portal and log in with your Fresno State credentials.
• Step 2: Select the drop-down box called “My Homepage” and select “Campus Systems”.
• Step 3: Select the HireFresnoState icon.
• Step 4: New Users: Create your account with your information. Note that only the red astricted (*) information is required.
• Step 5: To search for a job, select Job Search, and then Job Search option on the navigation menu
  • Click on Job Type filter and select On Campus Student Assistan and On Campus (Auxiliary Student Employee), or On Campus Federal Work Study (if you qualify)
  • Click on Search button
  • Scroll down to see all the current on-campus jobs available

How to Apply: Upload a resume to your profile in order to apply for on-campus jobs and follow the application instructions for each job at botton of each posting.

Want one-on-one assistance? 

• Visit us in our Career Cafe weekdays between 9am to 3pm in University Student Union Room 306 for help with your resume, cover letter, or your HireFresnoState account.

Internships are a way for you to connect your academic experience with the professional world. They help you develop your skills, gain exposure to work environments, and make you competitive in the job market.

Strategies for Locating an Internship

• Register online on HireFresnoState and search under “Internships – Academic Credit”, “Internships – Professional Experience”, or “Community Service Scholarship Program”.
• Contact your department for information about the possibility of earning internship class credit.
• Identify and research organizations where you may have an interest in applying. Check out organizations/company websites where you might like to intern/work. Some have “internships” or Student Programs” pages or job boards.
  • Explore our Major-Related Career Resources tool to get you started!
• Attend Career and Internship Fairs held each semester.
• Take full advantage of workshops and webinars on interviewing and resume writing.
• Register on Buzzfile and search for employers by major.
• Network by speaking with family, friends, alumni, professors, and members of professional organizations.
• Utilize LinkedIn to connect to professionals in your field.
• Join a Fresno State Student Club or Organization which will help provide excellent opportunities to develop leadership skills, network with professional guest speakers and provide community service. Visit Fresno State’s Engage website for a list of student clubs and organizations.
• Search online on VolunteerMatch.org or on HandsOn Central California, which offer databases of volunteer opportunities throughout Fresno County. Learn about other nonprofits on GreatNonProfits.org.

For questions about all things internships, contact Claudia Ceja, University Internship Coordinator, by calling the Career Development Center at 559.278.2381 or emailing her at cceja@csufresno.edu.

Volunteer 50, 100 or 150 hours with participating non-profit agencies, schools or government organizations in the four county service area (Fresno, Kings, Madera, or Tulare) served by Fresno State, earn 1, 2 or 3 units of credit and a $645, $1,290 or $1,935 scholarship upon completion of hours.

How to Participate

• Log-in to your HireFresnoState student account
• Click on Job Search and click on Job Search again
• Under Job Type, click on Community Service Scholarship Program and click Apply

The positions listed in HireFresnoState are the only open positions available for this program.

If hired, please call the Career Development Center at 559.278.2381 to make an appointment with Claudia Ceja, University Internship Coordinator, to complete necessary paperwork and discuss requirements for the CSSP.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS PLEASE NOTE:

Scholarships count toward your financial aid package. If you have no Remaining Need, you may not be able to participate in the program. (To see if you have Remaining Need, log into your My Fresno State account; go to Student Center; select My Finances; click on View Financial Aid; select Aid Year at top of list; click on Financial Aid Summary; and look at Remaining Need amount. This must be at least $645 for a 1 unit 50-hour internship, $1,290 for a 2 unit 100-hour internship or $1,935 for a 3 unit 150-hour internship or higher to earn the scholarship. If not, you might be able to increase your Remaining Need by reducing or declining one or more loan offer/s.) 

Twice a year, in the fall and spring semesters, employers primarily from business, industry and government visit our campus to interview Fresno State students, and alumni for internships and full time entry level career positions.

HireFresnoState is your web-based on-campus interview system. This system includes registration, resume submission and interview sign-ups 

Career and Internship Fairs are held each semester to provide students with the opportunity to meet with multiple employers and discuss potential opportunities within their organization.

Prepare for the Career Fair

Career Fairs are networking events that allow students the opportunity to meet potential employers. Take the time to:

• In advance, research the organizations attending the fair
• Approach the employers in which you are interested
• Introduce yourself and tell them what you like about their organization
• Make contacts that you can follow up with during your job search

HireFresnoState is a web-based job and internship database where students and alumni can search for career positions, internships, part-time positions, and on-campus opportunities, as well as sign-up for on-campus interviews.

Employers post hundreds of great opportunities for our students and alumni on our on-line job board, HireFresnoState. Despite our monitoring of incoming postings, there are occasional fraudulent postings. It is important as a job seeker to carefully review job postings listed on HireFresnoState for signs of potential fraud. Use your best judgment, research and discretion when applying for jobs. If unsure, always consult with a Career Center staff member by contact us at 559-278-2381, careers@csufesno.edu, or visiting us on campus at the University Student Union (USU), Room 306.

Click on the following links for more information: 

• Federal Trade Commission – Learn more about employment scams or file a complaint.
• Better Business Bureau – Research employers by reviewing reports, complaints, and accreditation status.
• NACE Guide to Fraudulent Employers – Tips for Career Centers and students.

• Disclosure Process
• Disclosure Options for Employment