Career Services and the
International Student
Orientation, August 2013
Thomas Building, Room 103 ▪ 559.278.2381
www.fresnostate.edu/careers
www.facebook.com/fscareer
careerservices@csufresno.edu
Objectives
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Introduce you to Career Services
Identify where to look for jobs on campus
Give information on how to prepare your
materials for the job search (resume and
cover letter design tips, American Style)
Review how to interview, American style
Q & A with Orientation Leaders
What is Career Services?
Career Services, a department within the Division of
Student Affairs, supports the mission of the
University by enhancing student career success
through increased self-knowledge, career literacy,
job-search preparation and expanded opportunities to
connect with employers. Our activities strive to
increase student and alumni preparedness and access
to opportunities that enhance one’s ability to achieve
professional goals, including a variety of online
resources available through our website
(www.fresnostate.edu/careers).
What Services are Offered?
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Learn about yourself to choose a major: Eureka, Strong Interest,
Kiersey, Career-Leader College, other career assessment tools
Discover career options: Eureka, Career Library, Computer
Resource Lab
Develop a resume: OptimalResume, Walk-in Resume Critiques
Prepare for a job search: Cover Letter, Interview Prep and Practice,
Salary/Industry Trends
Connect with employers: Career Fairs, Networking Mixers
Locate a job: BulldogLink web-based employment system, OnCampus Interview program
Gain experience: Part-time/Internship/or Full-Time opportunities,
Community Service Scholarship Program
Plan for graduate school: Application Process, Personal Statement
Make the transition from campus to life after college: Senior
Experience, Life After College Speaker Series
www.fresnostate.edu/careers
Handouts
Where to find on-campus jobs
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Printout of web page, “On-Campus Jobs”
Accessing BulldogLink and Utilizing
OptimalResume
Access the Career Matters guide
online through the “Students” or
“Publications” link
Resume Writing for International
Students
Interviewing for International Students
What Can I Do with BulldogLink?
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Browse through live job postings based on
criteria you set in the search screen (e.g.
on-campus jobs and/or part-time jobs)
Set up search agents to have jobs emailed
to you that fit the criteria you set in the
system
Upload resumes to use when applying for
jobs through the system
Research companies and find out which
organizations are attending upcoming job
fairs
What Can I Do with
OptimalResume?
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Quickly create a professional-looking
resume using included templates and/or
sample wording
Submit a created or uploaded resume for a
virtual critique by a Career Coach or Career
Counselor
Download a created resume into MS Word
for further customization
Practice interviewing using the
OptimalInterview module (record audio and
video or just use the online help)
Handouts
www.fresnostate.edu/careers
Walk-in Help
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Mondays & Tuesdays
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Wednesdays &
Thursdays
10 AM to 12 PM
1 PM to 3 PM
10 minutes of assistance (including help with web
systems), no appointment necessary!
Review of Objectives
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Introduce you to Career Services
Identify where to look for jobs on campus
Give information on how to prepare your
materials for the job search (resume and
cover letter design tips, American Style)
Review how to interview, American style
Q & A with Orientation Leaders
Questions?
Orientation Leader Q & A