| What is Career Services? |
| Career Services assists students, alumni
and community residents in acquiring the skills necessary
for a successful job search and provides extensive information
on numerous employment opportunities. Resources are also
available to assist students seeking admittance to graduate/professional
school. |
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| When is Career Services
open? |
Regular Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
Summer Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-Thursday; 7:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m., Friday |
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| Where is Career Services
located? |
| Sheridan Hall, Room 214 |
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| What can Career
Services do for me? |
| Career Services can help you from
your freshman year to graduation in conjunction with the
Academic Advising & Career Exploration Center. You
can also check out the Career Road
Map. It provides information on career development during
each year of college. |
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| Do I really
need to use Career Services, and if so, when should I start? |
| Yes, you do need to use Career
Services! We have many very beneficial services for all
of our students. You can start using our office as a freshman
by registering with Career Services, compiling a resume,
as well as checking out part-time jobs and internships.
Check out our student webpage for more information. http://www.fhsu.edu/career/student.shtml |
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| How do I find
out about part-time jobs in the Hays area? |
Jobs for Tigers is our part-time
job program. Jobs from around the Hays area are listed with
Jobs for Tigers. These jobs are posted in our office and
in the Memorial Union near the Grab 'n Go. We also have
our complete job listings available on our website: www.fhsu.edu/career/jft.shtml.
Jobs for Tigers does not list jobs that are on-campus. Please
contact the Student Employment office, Custer Hall, 3rd
Floor for information regarding on-campus student employment. |
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| Do I need to
notify Career Services if I take a position after I graduate? |
| Yes, because Career Services compiles
statistics for all graduate and undergraduate students.
This information can be completed through an on-line survey.
This survey can be completed by at: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/empquestionnaire.shtml |
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| Can I use Career
Services after I graduate? |
| Yes, we always welcome alumni
and want to assist them in any way possible. |
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| What services
are offered to alumni? |
| Check out our alumni website for
a complete listing of services we offer at: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/alumni.shtml |
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| Do you have
information on how to begin the resume process? |
| Yes. Career Services has handouts
available in our office and on our website, http://www.fhsu.edu/career/jobhandouts.shtml.
Once you have a resume started, we will gladly review your
resume and help you make it look professional. We can also
assist you in uploading your resume into your Careers for Tigers
account. |
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| Can someone
review my resume and cover letter so I know if it is ready
to be sent to prospective employers? |
| Yes. Career Services can assist
you in developing the best resume and cover letter possible.
You can schedule an appointment with a Career Services professional
to review your resume for you. This service is an excellent
way to get the assistance and feedback you need to polish
your resume so it will grab an employer's attention. |
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| What is Careers
for Tigers? |
| Careers for Tigers is a web-based
program that links you to employment opportunities, on-campus
interview opportunities, a resume referral system, and other
career-related information and events. |
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| How do I register
with Career Services/Careers for Tigers? |
Registration is available online
at http://www.fhsu.edu/career/CfTinfo.shtml.
Note: Education majors must also sign a records release
authorization by stopping by Sheridan Hall 214 or by mailing/faxing
the online form http://www.fhsu.edu/career/newrelease.pdf
to the Career Services office. |
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| How do I prepare
for an interview? |
~Research the position and the
organization
~Know yourself so you can answer unexpected questions
~Anticipate questions that may be asked
~Prepare questions for the employer
Career Services has handouts that provide valuable interviewing
tips. These handouts are in our office and online at: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/jobhandouts.shtml.
Our office also holds workshops and mock interview days
each semester that provide interview tips and experiences.
View our Calendar of Events at: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/calendar.shtml. |
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| Does Career
Services have any organization information available? |
| Yes, we have company literature
available in our office as well as several tapes that explain
company objectives and career opportunities. |
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| Why should
I participate in mock interviews? |
| Mock interviews are an excellent
way to polish your interview skills, network with potential
employers, and receive immediate employer feedback on your
resume. Check out our Calendar of Events to view upcoming
Mock Interview dates. http://www.fhsu.edu/career/calendar.shtml |
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| What do you
wear to an interview? |
| Business attire is expected at
all employment interviews. Please refer to our online handout,
First Impressions Last, regarding acceptable interview attire:
http://www.fhsu.edu/career/jobhandouts.shtml
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| What do I
do to sign up for on-campus interviews? |
| To sign up for organizations interviewing
on-campus, you will need to have established a Careers for
Tigers account and uploaded your resume. You can sign up
for a specific timeslot through your Careers for Tigers
account or call our office for assistance. To view the companies
recruiting on-campus, check out our Calendar of Events.
http://www.fhsu.edu/career/calendar.shtml
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| Where are
on-campus interviews held? |
| All on-campus interviews are held
in Career Services, Sheridan Hall 214. |
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| What happens
if I miss an interview or need to cancel an interview? |
| Careers for Tigers allows students
to change interview times and/or cancel interviews online
through your account. Once interview schedules are closed
for processing, online transactions are not possible. If
this is the case, contact our office and we can assist you.
You may also review our office policy regarding on-campus
interviews at: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/oncrec.shtml |
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| I graduated
last semester; may I still interview on-campus? |
| Yes. Former students are allowed
and welcomed to utilize the on-campus interview process. |
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| Does Career
Services help students seek employment out of the state,
or do firms located in the state of Kansas offer most of
the jobs? |
| The majority of the recruiters
come from the Midwest region, particularly the state of
Kansas. We can, however, assist you in locating potential
employers in other regions. |
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| Why should
I attend a Career event? |
| Career Fairs give students the
opportunity to present their resumes and network with potential
employers who are interested in offering internships and
full time job opportunities to FHSU graduates. Students
can easily maximize the number of employers they meet at
one event without ever leaving campus. You can attend any
of these fairs either as a student, alumni or community
member. View all the latest information on our upcoming
fairs at: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/cfairs.shtml. |
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| When are the
career fairs? |
| Visit our calendar of events to
receive up-to-date information about our career fairs. http://www.fhsu.edu/career/calendar.shtml
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| When should
I start looking for an internship? |
| Career Services suggests that
you start looking for an internship the summer before your
junior or senior year. Some internships are also available
for freshmen and sophomores. |
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| Why should
I participate in an internship? |
| An internship is a work experience,
usually in the summer, related to a student's major or area
of interest. Internships are a good way to gain some experience
in your field and see a snapshot of the industry. Internship
information can be found on our website at: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/internhm.shtml. |
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| Is there
a cost to view the on-line employment opportunities/job
listings? |
| The job listings are FREE for
all students and alumni. These listings are web based. |
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| What does
a credential file consist of and who can establish one?
|
A typical credential file consists
of a records release authorization form, a 1-2 page resume,
an unofficial FHSU transcript, and letters of recommendation.
Alumni files, depending on when they were established may
contain a data sheet and a university course sheet instead
of a resume and transcript.
Education majors are eligible to set up a credential file.
Please refer to our credential file information online to
learn more about credential files at FHSU. http://www.fhsu.edu/career/CredFileInfo.pdf |
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| Is there a
fee to start a credential file or to update a credential
file? |
| There are no fees for FHSU students
and alumni that want to establish a file or want to simply
update their current files. |
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| How many recommendations
should I have in my credential file and whom should they
be from? |
| Three to five current, meaningful
recommendations are sufficient for most employment situations.
Professors, colleagues, supervisors, cooperative teachers
and former employers are all excellent references. You can
print recommendation forms from our website at: http://www.fhsu.edu/career/recomm.shtml.
Ensure you are printing off the correct form for the type
of file you have established! |
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| What is mailed
to prospective employers when I request my credential file
to be sent? |
| When a credential file is requested,
your complete file is sent. This will include photocopies
of your resume, transcript, and your letters of recommendation. |
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| When do I
request that my credentials be sent? |
| Your credential file should be
sent only after a prospective employer has requested your
credentials. Your file is not a substitute for a resume
and cover letter. However, when you have found a prospective
employer wanting your credential file, you can call Career
Services at 785-628-4260, fax us at 785-628-4093, email
us at careers@fhsu.edu, fill out an online credential request
form at http://www.fhsu.edu/career/credform.shtml
or send a letter with the contact name, title, address and
name of the organization. We will also need your current
address, phone number and social security number. Your credential
requests will be sent out promptly. |
