Career Development and Experiential Learning Center

On-Campus Job Listings

All on-campus job listings are posted in Handshake. Handshake is an online job board that is focused solely on connecting college students with internships and jobs. You can create a free account, then use the job board to keep an eye out for new on-campus job listings when they are posted, as well as to research companies who are targeting college students/grads in their recruitment efforts. If you find any on-campus positions that you would like to apply for, please complete and return the attached application to career.services@fresno.edu. Check out our Handshake Guide to learn more.

Career Resources Library

Visit our Resources Library for career exploration and planning, information on connecting majors to careers, a free “Take One" section to assist you in your career search, graduate school directories, information on starting up your own business, etc.
Career Resources Library

Career Assessments

Career assessments identify your strongest interests, strengths, and God–given abilities and can help you choose a major or change careers.
Career Assessments

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

View information on mock interviews, networking events, Resume Blitz, etc.
Career Development Center Events

Career Workshops

Topics Include Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Interview Strategies, Job Search Techniques, Interview Tips, Networking, and much more.
Career Workshops

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

Job Search Strategies

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

LinkedIn: 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.
LinkedIn: 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

Career Development and Experiential Learning Center

Useful links

The Career Development Center at FPU is your Premier Resource

Office hours

Useful links