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Career Fairs

You will have several opportunities to showcase your organization by participating in our career fairs. Texas State Career Services offers over thirteen fairs each semester to provide you with optimal opportunities to meet our students and alumni. To register for our fairs, please log into Jobs4Cats at www.careerservices.txstate.edu •Health Professions/Social Services Job Fair •Fall Job and Internship Fair •Careers In Government and the Public Sector Career Fair •Fall and Spring Mass Communication Career Fairs •Environmental Job and Internship Fair •Fall and Spring Construction and Concrete Industry Job Fairs •Fall and Spring Teacher Job Fairs •Summer Job Fair •Spring Job and Internship EXPO •Science, Engineering and Technology Job and Internship Fair •Non-Profit Career Fair •Law School Fair •Online Off-Campus Job Fair •Part-Time Online Campus Job Fair

Points of Pride

• Enrollment of more than 32,572 students.

• Hispanic Serving Institution • Diverse campus, with the student body consisting of thirty-two percent from ethnic minorities • Named a Best Western College for 2008 by the Princeton Review. The 2008 edition ranks 123 colleges in the Western Region.

• Ranked in the top tier of master’s universities in the Western Region according to U.S. News and World Report.

• Ranked 40 and is the only Texas public institution to make the top tier in its group.

• Ranked 16th in the nation for the number of degrees we grant to Hispanic undergraduates

• Only university in Texas to have graduated a U.S. president: Lyndon B. Johnson, class of 1930.

In addition, our office offers numerous career events and programs that will connect you with students, alumni and faculty. Please let us know if you have an interest in participating.

•International Internships

•Careers in Foreign Service

•First Generation

•Liberal Arts Week

•College to Career Transition

•Rock Yo Résumé

•Various Career Panels

•Career Services Kick-off

On Campus Interviewing

• Fifth highest graduation rate in Texas and that graduation rate holds steady among students of all ethnic groups.

Career Events

•Speed Interviewing

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LBJ Student Center 5-7.1 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666-4616 512.245.2645 www.careerservices.txstate.edu

This information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.

Career Services

Employer Guide

Résumé Referrals

To obtain quick access to student/alumni résumés, complete a “Résumé Referral Request” on the Employer page via our website. Upon request, students’ résumés can be sent through e-mail. Requests will be processed within two business day, and you will receive an e-mail PDF packet. Registration in Jobs4Cats is required.

Faculty/Student Organization/ Alumni Connection

Teacher Job Fair

Jobs4Cats

You may register on Jobs4Cats at www.careerservices.txstate.edu by clicking the Employer Tab.

Job/Internship Postings

Employment and internship opportunities are posted electronically within Jobs4Cats. These include full time, part-time (on/off campus), work study, summer jobs, internships and coop positions.

On-Campus Interviews

Career Services houses multiple interview rooms for you to schedule interview sessions with students. Each room offers a professional setting and wireless internet connectivity.

Interviews can be scheduled from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. throughout the academic year in Jobs4Cats. If you would like to interview, log into Jobs4Cats to post a schedule request under the “On Campus Recruiting” tab. For questions or for available recruiting dates contact us at oncampusinterviewing@txstate. edu or 512.245.2645.

Career Services will assist you in making contact with faculty, student organizations and alumni in academic areas of your choice.

We are happy to facilitate opportunities to offer presentations in academic classes and to student organizations. If you are seeking experienced talent, we will make every effort to assist you in meeting your recruitment needs.

Speed Interviewing Extravaganza We invite you to participate in one of our showcase programs which is held each Fall and Spring semester. This program features an interview rotation, résumé critique area, networking bullpen and professional dress exhibit. Various industries are showcased and you will have an opportunity to share your company information.

Job Fair

Speed Interviewing Extravaganza

Job Shadowing

Host a student at your organization for one half day, one full day or several days during Texas State University’s Winter Break Job Shadowing Program. Most of the participants are juniors and seniors. For more information, contact us at careerservices@txstate.edu or 512.245.2645. Typical Job Shadowing experiences may include: •Observation •Staff discussions •Office/department tours •Attending meetings •Light assistance in day-to-day activities •Work on short-term projects

Accommodations/Directions

Recruiters visiting Career Services may park in the LBJ Student Center Garage located on Student Center Drive. We are happy to validate your parking. Directions are listed on our website in the “About Us” tab.