New view in Jobs4Cats

Have you checked out the new Jobs4Cats? If not, you should. You may be saying to yourself “I’m on it already!” or “I’ve tried it, but it’s never helped me.” Well, you are about to find out exactly why you should get on right now and use some tools you probably don’t know about. And, they are all unbelievable simple, requiring you to do little to no work!


First of all, there is a handy feature we like to call the “Job Search Agent”. It’s actually incredibly simple. On your Jobs4Cats profile, you can select the option to receive text messages from a Job Search Agent. By selecting this option, you will receive a text when a job that matches your qualifications and interests gets posted. Say you are looking for a summer internship doing accounting. When a firm posts a position looking for someone to fill such a position and you meet the basic qualifications, you will be sent a text and get the opportunity to submit your resume before anyone else!

∙Where to find on J4C: Click My Account on the top toolbar, then select My Profile

A similar service provided to you through Jobs4Cats is our Resume Referral system. This is the one that requires zero work from you. When a company is looking to interview for a certain position, they might contact Career Services directly before posting anything. When they do, we will send them resumes of students who fit the criteria- this could be you! As long as you have an updated resume and profile (this is key), you have the chance to essentially apply for a job without actually doing anything!

∙Where to find on J4C: Click My, then select My Documents and start uploading!

Our Resume Drop system is a convenient way to send your resume to employers that are attending our job fairs. If you aren’t able to make the career event due to schedule conflicts, or perhaps you just didn’t have time to meet every employer, no worries! Just head to Jobs4Cats and send them your resume instantly! Again, make sure your resume and profile are current!

Are you a social networker? Chances are the answer to that question is yes. With the Social Networking add-in, you can sync you Facebook and LinkedIn accounts with Jobs4Cats. Why? Because by doing this, you can see the connections you might have but don’t know about! For example, you know that girl that added you a few months ago after you met that one time? Well, she works for Google. With this tool, you can see who you know and potential networking connections you can make.

∙Where to find on J4C: Click My Account on the top toolbar, then select My Connections

Additionally, for those who haven’t been impressed with the layout and design of Jobs4Cats. We say to you, “Look again!” We have updated the website to be more user-friendly. Take a look! It’s now easier to search for jobs and internships all over Texas. (Search Tip: Don’t narrow down your search criteria too much. You might be excluding jobs with different keywords that still apply to you.)

So as you can see, there are quite a few features on Jobs4Cats that you probably haven’t heard of. Aren’t you glad we told you?

Understanding The PACE Center

by Mason Murphy

The creation of the Personalized Academic and Career Exploration (PACE) Center will provide an exciting opportunity for the faculty, staff, and students of Texas State University - San Marcos.  Having a convergence of career counselors, academic advisors, mentors, and other specified staff backing will create a synergy of support for incoming students.  Texas State University - San Marcos is embarking on a journey to both change and enhance the level of services offered to students. 

As a freshman student begins their college experience, having the PACE Center will make things practical and efficient.  Students will meet with an academic advisor to schedule classes for the first semester.  Naturally, students and parents will have questions about choosing a major.  In fact, some of those students will have trouble making a decision about what major to choose.  With the creation of the PACE Center, these students will not have to go to another office to get assistance.  The student can make an appointment with a career counselor to discuss if there any difficulty he or she has in choosing a major.  Career counselors will help the student explore their options, based on the student’s values, interests, goals, skills, and personality.  Students will have the opportunity to discover new ideas, options, majors, and career paths that they might have never considered before. 

The academic advisors and career counselors will be able to communicate with each other more affectively about the needs of students.  For example, if a first semester freshman is considering dropping out of the university, those students usually have additional questions about what courses to select and how this will impact their major choice.  Academic advisors will be able to address the short-term concern of course selection.  And career counselors will be able to address the long-term concern of major selection.  Through both entities communicating and collaborating to assist the student, both the retention and graduation rates of students will increase.

The faculty will also benefit from the creation of the PACE Center.  For example, if faculty members volunteer as a University Seminar instructor, they can engage freshman about their various fields of expertise.  Through the combination of faculty interaction and the students’ process of self-discovery, the student will be exposed to a field of study they might not have considered pursuing.  Hence, the student will develop a passion for research and study through an examination of a cross section of disciplines. 

The PACE Center will be the hub for innovation and change in the delivery of services for freshman students.  Students will receive quality and caring insight from trusted professionals.  The faculty and staff of Texas State University - San Marcos will create a mosaic of energy and ideas that will impact and influence the next generation of leaders and thinkers.  Together we will all be living out this university’s motto of being the rising star of Texas.