By Jennifer Jurczewsky
Jennifer in a public relations senior at Texas State University and current social media/marketing intern at Career Services.
While school is getting into full swing, so is job hunting. Whether it is an internship or a full-time job, there are tips to get ahead of the curve and get that dream job by May.
1. Talk to Career Services. Their main goal is to help students in every aspect of the career hunt. Counselors will be with you every step of the way. Jobs4Cats is a great way to begin your search. You can upload your resume, search for jobs and internships and get tips from the pros at Career Services.
*For more information visit Career Services website.
2.Ponder. Think about the field where you want to be involved. Do you have a specific path in mind, or are you looking to see what is out there? Explore and investigate.
3. Start networking. It is never too early to meet and talk to other people. Professors are a great tool to use if you are having a little trouble getting started. They know who you need to talk to and how to meet them. You might also talk to neighbors, family, friends and prior supervisors. Job fairs are also a great source to meet employers.
4. Play CSI. After you choose your field, investigate into the companies in the area you are interested in living. Know what it is the company does and how you will be an asset.
5. One word: Resumes. Sure, that cursive font may look nice, but it makes your resume hard to read. If it is your first time applying for a job, you want your resume to highlight your achievements in a concise manner. Career Services offers a 48-hours resume critique online and “Rock Yo Resume” on March 26 & 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the quad where counselors will be available to critique resumes in between classes.
Jennifer in a public relations senior at Texas State University and current social media/marketing intern at Career Services.
While school is getting into full swing, so is job hunting. Whether it is an internship or a full-time job, there are tips to get ahead of the curve and get that dream job by May.
1. Talk to Career Services. Their main goal is to help students in every aspect of the career hunt. Counselors will be with you every step of the way. Jobs4Cats is a great way to begin your search. You can upload your resume, search for jobs and internships and get tips from the pros at Career Services.
*For more information visit Career Services website.
2.Ponder. Think about the field where you want to be involved. Do you have a specific path in mind, or are you looking to see what is out there? Explore and investigate.
3. Start networking. It is never too early to meet and talk to other people. Professors are a great tool to use if you are having a little trouble getting started. They know who you need to talk to and how to meet them. You might also talk to neighbors, family, friends and prior supervisors. Job fairs are also a great source to meet employers.
4. Play CSI. After you choose your field, investigate into the companies in the area you are interested in living. Know what it is the company does and how you will be an asset.
5. One word: Resumes. Sure, that cursive font may look nice, but it makes your resume hard to read. If it is your first time applying for a job, you want your resume to highlight your achievements in a concise manner. Career Services offers a 48-hours resume critique online and “Rock Yo Resume” on March 26 & 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the quad where counselors will be available to critique resumes in between classes.
Job searching can be stressful, but there are ways to make your life easier. Texas State University's Career Services is skilled in not only helping you find jobs but being prepared for them as well.
It is never too early to find your job, and Career Services is available to help. Visit Career Services to start finding your dream job.
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