Undergraduate Students

Resources for Undergraduate Students

The search for the perfect job or internship search can be a time-consuming process– and one that often comes with intimidation. Take advantage of the opportunities at Fort Hays State University as we help you navigate the opportunities and uncover the confidence you need to move your career forward.

Come stop by to see us at the Center for Student Success or contact us by email and phone at careers@fhsu.edu and (785) 628-4260.

Explore Your Options  

Gain insight on the right major for your desired career by asking key questions and finding your individual path forward. 

• What can I do with this major? Find real-life information for each major, like possible career options and transferable skills.
• Academic Advising and Career Exploration- Meet with a counselor from AACE to help identify your interests, abilities, values, and personality traits to match you up with the right career path.
• Career Ready Competencies-Learn what employers are looking for when they hire college graduates. Take this self-assessment about the professional competencies you need to experience workplace success.

Get Ready, Get Set 

Stay ahead of the competition by preparing yourself for the future. By preparing yourself for your job search early in your college career, you will gain confidence and experience when it comes time to applying for jobs or graduate school.

• What’s my four-year plan? Prepare for your future by following this roadmap to your dream career.
• Social Media Mindfulness - Learn tips for leaving a professional social media footprint
• Write a resume & cover letter - Write a resume and cover letter with the help of Career Services to help you land that job interview.
• Gain interview experience - You've heard it 100 times, practice makes perfect! Develop your interview skills through mock interviews and our online interview training system, Big Interview. Review interview questions to prepare for your interview.
• Prepare for your job search - Find a variety of information to help you with your job search, start to finish! View resources on professional dress, networking, and salary negotiation, and more.
• Navigating Job Offers - Not sure what to do when offered a job or how to know when you should accept one? Use these resources to help you accept the right offer.
• Graduate School Information - Thinking about graduate school? Discover the resources that will help you map out the best course of action.
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Find a Job or Internship With the Help You Need

Transform your future and your career with the right resources that keep you as a forerunner in your field.

• Handshake
  Search and apply for nationwide full-time jobs and internships. Sign up for on-campus interviews and post your resume for prospective employers to review. Explore the listings of part-time off-campus jobs here in Hays.
• GoinGlobal
  Take your job search global. Research Country Guides and USA/Canada career guide collections which offer extensive country and city-specific career and employment information.
• Internships 
  Apply your classroom learning, explore career options, and gain relevant work experience through internship opportunities.
• Career Fairs & Events
  Find information on upcoming on-campus and virtual career fairs and other job search preparation events so you never miss an opportunity to advance your future.
• Additional Job Search Information
  
  • Disability Resources
  • Government Resources
  • Agriculture Resources
  • Education Resources

First Destination Survey
Calling all seniors: we want to know about your future plans. Fill out this questionnaire so we can celebrate your successes together – and stay in touch all the while.