Career Services

Join us for a fun at Careers and Cookies, hosted by Career Services! This event is designed to help you kickstart your career with a professional headshot while enjoying delicious cookies. Whether you're preparing for job applications, networking, or LinkedIn updates, or looking to get the perfect Headshot! Career Services is here to help!

While you wait for your photo, take the opportunity to learn more about the valuable resources Career Services offers, from resume reviews and job search tips to interview preparation and career counseling. Don’t miss out on this great chance to network, join the raffle for some amazing prizes, get advice, and leave with a polished new photo!

Looking for a job in the world of Physical Therapy? Stop by the Career Fair during the PT Olympics.

All Majors and Classifications are welcome and encouraged to attend.

How to prepare before the event: https://www.careerservices.txst.edu/events-fairs/careerfairs.html.

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending.
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their open internships, values, departments, and major initiatives.
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with their own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.
   

Join us as we kick off Student Employment Week with Pouring Out Our Appreciation, a celebration dedicated to our incredible student employees at TXST! Stop by our tabling event to enjoy free coffee and donuts as we recognize the hard work, dedication, and positive impact you bring to our campus every day. Come grab a treat, connect with our team, and let us pour you some coffee as a thank you for all that you do!

This session during National Student Employment Week will highlight how student employment prepares students to lead a successful internship search and experience. By connecting employment opportunities on campus to internship pathways, attendees will learn practical strategies to guide them in navigating their unique career journeys with confidence and purpose.

Are you looking for a summer job, volunteer opportunity, or a position on campus this summer/next fall? Join us for the Summer Job & Volunteer Fair this Spring. Engage with employers from all over to find your summer adventure.

Summer Job & Volunteer Fair will be held in the LBJSC Grand Ballroom on 4/16 from 11AM-1PM.

How to prepare before the event:

1. Check the employer LIST in Handshake to see who is attending
   
2. Conduct RESEARCH on employers you want to meet – learn about their organizations values, departments and major initiatives
   
3. UPDATE THAT RESUME! Utilize our drop-ins services or see career services for assistance.
   
4. DRESS for the organization you want to work for. Each company typically comes with their own style, we highly encourage you to check their company culture to see how they approach in-office attire.
   

Student employees tremendously help departments and the university with the operations and functions of our campus. We want to appreciate you for all your hard work and dedication to making our campus run smoothly.

At this stop and go reception, you will enjoy free food, free swag, and a photo booth!

At 5:00 there will be a small ceremony to recognize the nominees for the Student Employee Recognition Awards and announce the Student Employee of the Year winners! These awards are selected by a committee and nominations are received from supervisors across campus.

Come enjoy some food, refreshments, and get to meet other students on campus. Snappy casual attire is recommended, but not required.

This program helps participants boost their emotional intelligence abilities within the workplace, so they can navigate high stressful situations, communicate clearly and participate effectively within workplace team dynamics. By strengthening emotional self-awareness and self-regulation, participants will leave with tools that support leadership, teamwork, and overall well-being both in college and beyond.

Register here: txstate.joinhandshake.com… 

Every month, we’ll bring you expert advice, hands-on learning, and strategies that’ll set you up for success, no matter where you’re at in your journey. 🚀

Prowl 2 Professionalism in April: Finding Your Path from Conflict to Resolution 🤝 Presented by: Leadership and Services - Student Involvement

Conflict is a natural part of group work, and this workshop helps participants learn healthy strategies to navigate it effectively. Through the Animal Conflict Management Styles assessment, participants will discover their personal conflict style and gain insight into how different approaches can be used appropriately in various situations. By the end of this one-hour session, participants will understand how to move from conflict to resolution with strategies tailored to their own personalities and tendencies.

Prowl to Professionalism is here every month with a new event designed to help you take the next step toward your future. Don’t miss out on these essential sessions—you’re in for a semester of growth! 🎉