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Career Development Center

The Career Development Center at FPU Is Your Premier Resource

Our purpose is to equip you to discover your calling and empower you to use your strengths and fulfill God’s plan for you. Our services are available to all Students and Alumni! Check out the services we offer below.

On-Campus Jobs

All on-campus jobs are posted on Handshake, our job board focused solely on connecting students with jobs/internships. Create a free account, then click jobs > all filters > on-campus to see all open FPU positions. Ready to apply? Select a job title of interest > apply externally > upload required documents (Student Employment Application, Resume, Hours of Availability). Department hiring managers will contact you if they have interest in interviewing you.

Receiving an error or having trouble? Check out our Handshake Guide or apply by emailing your application materials to career.services@fresno.edu.

Career Exploration & Planning
You can gather information about a thousand potential careers from our online and resource libraries. Counselors can also help you explore your career options and help you plan your career strategy.
Career Exploration & Planning
What can I do with my major?
Find out what careers you can do with your degree, where you can work, and strategies to get there.
What can I do with my major?
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the Career Development Center’s most frequently asked questions here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Career Development Center Events and Workshops
The Career Development Center plans career events and workshops for students and alumni. These include Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Interview Preparation, Job Search Techniques, Networking, Career Fairs, Career Achievement Program (CAP), and much more.
Career Development Center Events

Suit-Up

Suit-Up Event

Monday Oct 17, 4-7pm

A special shopping day dedicated to college students + their families, both in store or online. Shop for professional items at discounted pricing not available to the public!

Open to all FPU students, their families, alumni, faculty + staff

Shop in person

JCPenney Fashion Fair Mall (student or staff ID required)

Shop online

https://www.jcpenney.com/m/suit-up-view-all
Text SUNBIRD to 67292 to get 30% off

Resumes, Cover Letters & CVs
We can provide you with resources and assist with creating a resume, cover letter or CV or revising one you already have. Also learn about writing thank you letters.
Resumes, Cover Letters & CVs
Internships
Internship opportunities are available. Employers seek graduates with related experience.
Internships
Volunteer Resources
Most employers expect college graduates to have experienced some ideas for finding a volunteer opportunity in your local area as well as opportunities nationally and abroad.
Volunteer Resources
Interview Preparation
Use our subscription to StandOut to learn, practice and improve your interviewing skills. Use your FPU login credentials and follow the steps to create your account. To get started we recommend you first meet with a career counselor to guide you. See Interview Preparation for additional resources.
Job Search Strategies
Learn strategies to finding part-time and full-time work.
Job Search Strategies
Networking
Networking helps you gain inside information, receive job search advice in your field of interest, receive tips on your job-hunting tools, and obtain names of contacts for informational interviews/possible employment. Learn the steps to networking so you can become an expert networker and connector.
Networking
Social Media Networking
LinkedIn is the number one social network used by recruiters to fill positions. If you have time for only one social network for your job search, LinkedIn is the one you should use. Contact the Career Development Center to help critique your profile.
Social Media Networking
Graduate School Resources
Continuing your education? Information is available to help you develop a plan for graduate school admissions.
Graduate School Resources
Degree Completion & Online Students

The FPU main campus can be quite a distance away depending on what campus you attend, making it hard to schedule a face-to-face appointment. We also offer virtual, phone, and email appointments, as well as occasional regional campus appointments. For more details and to schedule an appointment, click your campus below.

International Students
Working in the USA requires systematic preparation. The information presented here can serve as a guide to get you started in the right direction.
International Students
Student-Athletes
Need help creating, critiquing, or adding to a current resume? Make an appointment with a Career Counselor to help assist you. Be sure to upload your resume to Athlete Network to help build your network and make great professional connections with other athletes.
Student-Athletes
Student Veterans
The transition from the military to college and civilian life can have different challenges than for traditional college students. Here, you will find useful job search information specifically for veterans.
Student Veterans
Students with Disabilities
The added attention to coursework and other commitments students with disabilities encounter can interfere with their career development. Here, you will find helpful career development resources specifically for students with disabilities.
Students with Disabilities