Career Services

No appointment needed! Just stop by to get advice from your Liberal Arts Career Educator, Shekinah Wu, to help you prepare for upcoming career and internship fairs.

Bring your questions and get ready to stand out. We can cover topics like:

• Resume reviews
  
• Networking tips 
  
• LinkedIn profile reviews
  
• Interview prep 
  
• Advice on what to wear
  
• ...and anything else you need to feel confident and ready to go!
  

Looking to gain hands-on experience by getting an internship? Will you be graduating in the next year and do you want to get a jump start on looking for a full-time job? Attend the All Industries Career Day to meet companies looking to hire you!  

Ideal majors or fields include:

Looking to gain hands-on experience by getting an internship? Will you be graduating in the next year and do you want to get a jump start on looking for a full-time job? Attend the Business & Communication Career Day to meet companies looking to hire you!  

This fair is ideal for students looking to get into a general business function such as General Business Operations, Management Development Programs, Human Resources, Sales, Public Relations, Computer Information Systems, Finance and connect with employers. Ideal majors or fields include:

Looking to gain hands-on experience in software or hardware by getting an internship or co-op? Will you be graduating in the next year and you want to get a jump start on looking for a full-time job? Attend the Engineering and Technology Career Fair to meet companies looking to hire you!  

This fair is ideal for students looking to work in the following discipline and connect with employers looking to hire candidates within these job roles. ideal majors include:

Join us to learn more about how to incorporate your recent or future study abroad experience into your education and your post-college job hunt. If you want to learn how studying abroad can be applicable to your interviews and career search, this event is for YOU! Career Services, UFCU, API, WorldStides and Education Abroad invite you to attend the Own Your Experience Abroad: Take the Next Step event.

Pop-up Career Services Tabling coming to building near you.

Looking to gain hands-on experience by completing an internship while at TXST? Attend the Fall 2025 Internship Fair to meet companies looking to hire you!  

All Majors are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Are you ready to transform your graduate experience into a fulfilling career in the nonprofit world? Whether you are passionate about making an impact or exploring career paths beyond academia, this panel discussion is your opportunity to gain insider knowledge from a Career Services Educator and Texas State graduate alumni who have successfully transitioned into nonprofit careers. Hear firsthand how they leveraged their advanced research, problem-solving, and analytical skills to thrive in mission-driven organizations. Through this engaging discussion, you will discover:

-how to identify and market your most valuable transferable skills;
-strategies for navigating the nonprofit job search with confidence;
-the power of networking and building connections in the nonprofit sector; and,
-tips for positioning yourself for success in mission-driven organizations.

Join us for this workshop designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to launch your nonprofit career. Whether you are a new student or about to graduate, do not miss this chance to learn from experienced professionals who have been in your shoes and successfully made the leap!

Panelists:

Romey Swanson, Executive Director, Devil’s River Conservancy (MS Wildlife Ecology)

Elena Toth, Leader, Patient Support Pillar, American Cancer Society (MS Health Information Management)

Will Wright, Chief Creative Officer, Galveston Historical Foundation (MS Communication Design)

Sherry Yang, Career Counselor, Career Services, Texas State University

Moderator: Dr. Patti Giuffre, Associate Dean, The Graduate College

First-year Bobcats taking University Seminar (US 1100), join Career Services in our Career Café for specialized career drop-ins just for you! We'll help you with your Career Exploration Assignment through our series of come-and-go programs called Focus 2-sday, held on the following Tuesdays: 

• October 7 ~ 10 am - 3 pm
  
• October 14  ~ 10 am - 3 pm
  

At these events, feel free to bring your laptop or phone - or borrow one of our on-site computers - to get started with the online Focus 2 self-assessments all while having Career Services' help nearby if you need it or have questions.

Stay for some free coffee, conversations with your fellow first-year peers, and start reflecting on your results and major/career possibilities by completing your Pre-Discussion Worksheet needed for class.

Swing by the LBJ Student Center Mall and get connected to a variety of opportunities for part-time work.  Meet lots of local companies willing to work around your student schedule and hire you!