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Down an aisle at the Career Fair.

Career fair at BMU offers opportunities for students

Grayson Edgemon, Staff Writer // February 28, 2020

Chico State’s Career Center hosted an imposing spectacle of approximately 100 employers ready to recruit students for potential internships, summer programs and  new hires Wednesday at the Bell...

Associated Student's meets on Thursday morning. Their first agenda item is about Custom and Border Patrol's presence at the Career Fair. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

Students, campus respond to Border Protection presence at Career Fair

Angelina Mendez and Ricardo Tovar // September 28, 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers were invited to Chico Sate’s career fair on Wednesday, to the shock of many students. After an initial flurry of confusion, panic and frustration faded,...

Unemployment rates in Butte County drop to all time low

Yaritza Ayon and Mathew Miranda // November 2, 2018

The Butte County unemployment rate is reaching record lows.According to data by the Labor Market Information Division of the California Employment Development Department, the unemployment rate for September...

Johan Lozano poses in a full suit and tie. Dressing professionally helps to create a great first impression on potential employers. Clothing is not from JCPenney.

J. C. Penney offers exclusive sale for Chico State faculty and students

Brian Luong // October 12, 2018

You don’t have to be Barney Stinson to suit-up this October. The Career Center has partnered with JCPenney to bring the Chico State community a private Suit-Up Event. The event will take place on...

Kareem Huwaidi is a project management graduate student from Saudi Arabia. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Career fair employers avoid international students

Alex Grant // December 7, 2017

Due to legal status, getting a job as an international student is a complex process that is obtained more by chance than how qualified an individual is.To remain in the U.S. legally, international students...

The Student Health Center provides students with healthcare and regular checkups. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

Advantages of being a student

Steven Black // February 20, 2017

Every student will complain about tuition and the trek to class, but there are plenty of advantages to being a Chico State student. 1. Student Health Center – Besides checking for STI's and writing...

Past career fairs at Chico State. Photo courtesy of the Career Center.

Tesla Motors coming to career fair

Daniel Wright // February 15, 2017

Phi Chi Theta, Delta Sigma Pi, and the Career Center are pulling out the big guns for the upcoming career fair. The Business SAP and IT career fair is one of the largest on campus and attracts many...

Top 10 campus resources rarely used

Nicholas Feeley // February 13, 2017

Chico State students are familiar with the Bell Memorial Union, the Wildcat Store and Meriam Library, but many do not know the full extent of the services available. Here are some resources available to...

Graphic by Elizabeth Castillo and Yoselin Calderon

Workshop helps students learn to be adults

Yoselin Calderon // February 18, 2016
Different centers on campus work together to teach students life skills.
The Bell Memorial Union, where the hiring fair will be located. Photo credit Chico State

Hiring fair held on campus for future teachers

Hannah Suzuki // April 16, 2015
CSU Chico will be hosting a teacher hiring fair in the Bell Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, April 18.
Photo credit: Taylor Sinclair

Job hunt challenging in competitive jungle

Taylor Sinclair // September 11, 2014
Finding a job in Chico can be a difficult task for students, but options provided on campus can make jumping through all the hoops a smooth process.
Ariel Hernandez

Working WildCat: Creating well-crafted resumes

Ariel Hernandez // February 2, 2014
A resume can make or break an interview, so the career columnist offers tips for reputable resumes.
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