Securing the job you want after graduation is attainable!

Identifying what you want in a position or company is important. Explaining your unique combination of education, experiences, skills, and knowledge in applications and networking is key. The information and resources on this page will help you with a strategic and proactive job search!

Job Search Strategies

The Company Culture Conversation

Asking, “What’s your company culture like?”, can only get you so far in understanding an organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – values you might be prioritizing as you make decisions about companies you want to purse.

The Career Management Center is here to help you connect with employers on a deeper level. We’ve identified 6 key indicators of sustainable DEI practices within the corporate world, and created a companion student guide to help you uncover an organization’s commitment to these values. The student guide provides curated resources on where and how to research companies, as well as prompts for thoughtful reflection that fosters confident decision making.


Career Fair Series: Researching Organizations

Researching organizations coming to the College of Business Career Fair can help you create a strong game plan and effectively utilize your time at the event.

Resources for Research

There are loads of places you can go to get more …

By Cassie Shearholdt
Cassie Shearholdt Career Counselor
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Leverage Your Strengths During Career Fair Season

Remember taking the CliftonStrengths assessment in BUS 100 or BUS 515? While the report you used in class likely emphasized utilizing your CliftonStrengths as a student, you can also leverage them in your career development, including searching for an internship or a job, crafting your application materials, navigating career fairs, and practicing for interviews!

By Cassie Shearholdt
Cassie Shearholdt Career Counselor
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How To Job Search Effectively

Utilizing a combination of proactive and reactive job search strategies could help you land your dream job.

By Jason Radman
Jason Radman Manager of Career Counseling
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Career Resources

An abundance of job opportunities are posted online through a broad array of job boards and company websites. To maintain …

Use this resource as a guide as you progress through your final semester(s) of college. While this list could feel …

Feeling stuck in your job search?

There’s no single path to landing a job. Sometimes, a small change can make …

LinkedIn Learning

These courses are provided through LinkedIn Learning. Campuswide access to LinkedIn Learning is provided by the Colorado State University Office of the Provost for all CSU faculty, staff and students. Here is more information on LinkedIn Learning access.

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Contact & Location

Phone
(970) 491-1540
Address

Career Management Center
Rockwell West, Room 210
Fort Collins, CO 80523

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Career Counseling Open Drop-In Hours: Mon.-Thur. | 10AM- 2PM | RW210