Career Services Student Guide To Services

CAREER SERVICES STUDENT GUIDE TO SERVICES

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CAREER COUNSELING

Career Services provides individual and group assistance to undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. Whether you are exploring various careers, seeking hands-on experience with job shadowing or internships, or improving your professional job search image, Career Services is here to help you.

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING Meet one-on-one with a counselor to discuss majors, career planning, job search, experiential learning and any other career-related topics.

ASSESSMENTS Take a career test to understand your skills, interests, personality traits, work values, and how these relate to a major or career.

INFORMATION ON TEXAS STATE MAJORS Explore more than 50 handouts providing information on specific areas of the work world for each major, typical employers and job search strategies. Also available online.

CAREER INFORMATION Visit our office and review our library’s wide range of books, magazines and brochures addressing all occupational areas. You can also access our resources online on our website.

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Usejunior any and arean available internship, to you. although many internships are available throughout your academic career. In some cases, Remember, your online identity is a part of your professional internships may be available for academic credit. image. At Texas State Career Services, we can assist Internship postings can be viewed in Jobs4Cats you in building a polished professional image so that via the Career Services website. you can obtain the career you want.

What does an employer look for in a new hire?

Obtaining your first job is one of the most difficult tasks you will face after graduation. Because employers typically receive résumés and applications from many candidates, they use certain techniques to screen them.

Employers consider grades, achievements and work experience when reviewing applications, but they may also use the Internet to perform background checks.

What could be considered objectionable?

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

Some of the following could be considered objectionable: nude photographs, images of violence or stories about sexual escapades, drug use, excessive drinking or violent RÉSUMÉ ASSISTANCE acts. This list is not comprehensive. What is considered Have your résumé reviewed during an individual objectionable will differ from one employer to another. appointment or stop by our office during walk-in hours. also submit résumé online What canYou anmay employer useyour against me? via our 48-hour resume review service on our Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, website. national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender TECHNIQUES identity and expression or other INTERVIEWING bases found in federal or state law;a however, Schedule an appointment with counselorthey to can discriminate against you if they find you to be immature discuss proper interviewing and job search or objectionable techniques. for some other reason. Employers

PRACTICE INTERVIEWS Schedule a “real life” interview rehearsal with a counselor any time during the year.

SALARY INFORMATION Obtain statistics on pay, compensation and benefits packages in the Career Library or on the Career Services website.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROGRAMS Our staff members are available to speak to student organizations and classes on various topics such as career planning, résumé development, interviewing techniques and job search strategies. In addition, attend our careerrelated programs including speed interviewing and various special topic career panels.

SOCIAL MEDIA Look for Texas State Career Services resources on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Blogger.

EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS Sign up for on-campus interviews using Jobs4Cats. A résumé must be attached to your profile in the system to be eligible.

JOB VACANCY POSTINGS Register on our website via Jobs4Cats to view part-time jobs, internships, summer jobs, and full-time positions. This is a password-protected system. You must be a currently enrolled student or an alumnus/a to utilize the system.

RÉSUMÉ REFERRALS TO EMPLOYERS Register with Career Services if you would like a referral to various employers. Employers contact our office on a regular basis seeking qualified candidates for various positions. Résumés of students registered with Jobs4Cats are forwarded to these employers.

RECOMMENDED INTERNET LINKS AND RESOURCES Check out our diverse list of Internet links and resources to support your job search needs.

VISION STATEMENT

Exemplary career services leading Texas State students into the future.

MISSION STATEMENT

We provide compassionate, comprehensive career assistance to the diverse Texas State family. Our exploration, experiential, and job search services incorporate leading practices to guide students through all stages of their career development and progression.

“The noblest search is the search for excellence.”

-Lyndon B. Johnson

36th President of the United States 1963-1969 Texas State University - San Marcos, TX Class of 1930

LBJSC - 5-7.1 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666-4616 www.careerservices.txstate.edu 512.245.2645 CareerServices@txstate.edu The information is available in alternate format upon request from the Office of Disability Services.