Career Coaching Hours

Weekly Drop-Ins

Availability is on a first come, first-served basis. 

Availability Time Location
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - Noon Student Center, SC 205
Wednesday 1:30 - 3 p.m. Student Center, SC 205

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Upcoming Workshops

Don't miss out an upcoming workshops hosted by the Career & Professional Development Center

All University programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.


September

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Career Fair Success

Date: Sept. 3, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: SC 203

Learn how to make a lasting impression at the Career Fair. Join us for a workshop designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to stand out from the crowd and engage with employers at the fair.

 

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On-Campus Jobs Workshop

Date: Sept. 10, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: SC 203

Learn how to apply for jobs, that will work with your school schedule. Learn the flexibility that on campus jobs can offer.

 

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Resume 101

Date: Sept. 18, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: SC 203

Join us to learn how to craft a resume that effectively showcases your skills, experiences, and accomplishments in a way that stands out to employers.

 

 

 

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Career Fair Success Workshop

Date: Sept. 25, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: SC 203

Get ready to present yourself as the best candidate. Receive tips on what to do before, during, and after the fair.

 

 

 


October

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Target Lunch + Learn

Date: Oct. 7, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Join us to connect with Target and enjoy a lunch. The plus is learning from a resourceful company and gaining knowledge from Target.
 

 

 

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Career Fair

Date: Oct. 8, 2025
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: University Event Center

Meet recruiters on campus from a variety of industries and organizations. Ask questions about recruitment process, drop off your resume, and make important connections!

 

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Career Fair - Now What?

Date: Oct. 16, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: SC 203

Join us to learn what to do after the career fair. Learning ways to contact employers after the career fair or doing a follow up.

 

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Exploring Majors Workshop

Date: Oct. 21, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: SC 104

Join us for a workshop to explore all the kinds of majors Stan State can offer. Discover minors, majors, and academic resources.

 

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Majors and Graduate School Exploration: Resource Fair & Workshops 

Date: Oct. 22, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Student Center SC203

Whether you're undeclared or looking to learn more about your academic options, this fair will provide valuable insights and resources to help you make informed decisions about your academic path. Join us for a fun opportunity to explore the variety of on-campus majors, minors, and graduate programs offered at our university. If you're considering Graduate programs, join to connect with Stan recruiters as well as off-campus colleges and programs. 

  • Workshop I:  Things to know before applying to graduate school with Dr. John Kincaid
    •  2– 3 p.m. |  Student Center 104 
  • Workshop II:  Applying to PhD programs with Dr. Cash Bortner
    • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.| Student Center 104 

 

Interview

Interview 101 Workshop

Date: Oct. 29, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: SC 203

Join us for a workshop to learn and practice interviews. This will give you the tools and experience to help when the time comes to go into a job interview.

 


November

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Success as a 1st Generation Professional

Date: Nov. 6, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Hybrid

The transition from student to professional can be difficult if you don’t already have a support network. Join us to learn about potential barriers and strategies to address concerns as you transition from college to career.

 

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AI & your Resume

Date: Nov. 19, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: SC 203

Join us for an insightful workshop to understand the use of AI in the modern job market, learn how to use AI tools to generate tailored resumes that highlight your skills and experience effectively and enhance your job search strategies.

 


December

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The 24-Day Job Search Sprint: SMART Systems & Data-Driven Strategies

Date: Dec. 8, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: L 102

This workshop goes beyond traditional advice, we’ll blueprint your 24-day SMART progress plan and equip participants with planning strategies, tools to use for research, create tracking spreadsheets for deadlines/apps, weekly "progress pulse checks" to maintain momentum (even with radio silence), and transform rejections into steppingstones.


Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC) programs are provided without regard to race, color, religion, origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and/or disability. CPDC events are wheelchair accessible. If you require accommodations please contact the CPDC at (209) 667-3661 or email career@csustan.edu as soon as possible.

Updated: September 19, 2025