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Greetings and welcome to Spring Edition of The Career Chronicle, the seasonal newsletter from CSU's Career Center. Our goal is to keep you in the know about our talented students, campus events, and engagement opportunities that can help you achieve your career related goals. Whether you're an alum, employer, or simply interested in staying informed, we’re thrilled to have you as a part of our community. So sit back, relax, and let us keep you up to date with the latest news and insights from the world of career development at CSU. |
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Other Engagement Opportunities
Future of Health: Career Pathways to Impact - A networking event focused on the intersections of human physical and mental health, research, and career exploration.
Thursday, February 20, 11 am - 2 pm
Night of Sustainability Careers - A dynamic and interactive event dedicated to exploring sustainability-focused fields such as water, food, policy, design, research, energy, conservation and restoration, and business.
Wednesday, February 26, 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration for all Career Center fairs and events is done in Handshake. |
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Want to stand out to students on Handshake? Start adding content to the student feed on Handshake. The feed on Handshake is driving more engagement among students.
- 25% Increase in time spent on Handshake among students using the feed
- 4.6x Lift in message engagement for employers using the feed
- 24% Lift in applications for employers using the feed
- 8x More engagement for video posts versus text or image posts
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Rams Recruitment Services
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Student Facing Engagement Opportunities
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1. Engage with talent: Hackathons attract some of the brightest and most motivated students, offering sponsors a unique opportunity to connect with potential future employees or collaborators.
2. Showcase your brand: As a sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition and visibility before, during, and after the event. From logo placement to social media shoutouts, sponsoring a hackathon is an excellent way to elevate your brand and increase awareness among our community.
3. Make a meaningful impact: By sponsoring a hackathon, you provide students with the chance to tackle real-world challenges or existing problems faced by your organization. This hands-on experience not only enhances their practical skills but also fosters innovation and creativity. |
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The Natural Science Seminar is held once a semester, where undergraduate students have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals like yourself. Your participation would not only provide invaluable insights but also offer students a chance to network and gain exposure to different career paths within the field. |
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We invite Queer professionals in STEM to connect with and support the LGBTQIA+ student community at CSU. This event was inspired by the voices of students who expressed a strong desire to learn from individuals who share their identities and experiences within the STEM field. Your presence can make a profound impact, offering students valuable insights into your career journey, experiences navigating the workplace, and strategies for securing internships and full-time positions. This event is an opportunity to build community, share your story, and inspire the next generation of Queer professionals. Join us on campus for meaningful conversations, delicious food, and the chance to shape the future of Queer talent in STEM.
The Career Center will compensate panelists $100/hour for their contributions to identity-related discussions, recognizing their expertise and ensuring an inclusive environment where diverse voices are valued. |
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Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is a national GLBTQ2A-affirming organization that aims to provide services and support for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to create a dynamic network between students and professionals in industry and academia.
The Career Center will compensate panelists $100/hour for their contributions to identity-related discussions, recognizing their expertise and ensuring an inclusive environment where diverse voices are valued. |
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SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) purpose is to connect people from all racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds who are passionate about working with diverse populations in science and engineering and to encourage ethnically diverse students to pursue graduate education and obtain advanced degrees needed for science and engineering research, leadership, and teaching careers.
The Career Center will compensate panelists $100/hour for their contributions to identity-related discussions, recognizing their expertise and ensuring an inclusive environment where diverse voices are valued. |
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Site visits offer students the chance to gain firsthand insight into your operations and culture, while allowing you to showcase your workplace environment and career opportunities. Please know that we cannot put on a site visit ourselves.
We will work with you to determine how much a site visit to your organization would cost based on the size of the group, location, etc. |
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Join Your Sector's Partnership Committee
Sector partnerships build industry-led partnerships in a shared labor market region, strengthening regional economies and aligning education and training systems with industry needs. Sector partnerships also focus on other issues related to an industry’s competitiveness. This ensures deeper, broader, and longer-term industry engagement and success.
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Upcoming Employer Trainings
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Mastering Handshake - virtual training - This training is offered by the NoCo Works Higher Ed Committee and Handshake. Come meet representatives from CSU, UNC, Front Range, and Aims while we co-present with our Handshake rep to share best practices when recruiting on Handshake. This is also a great time to get any Handshake related questions answered. We hope to see you there!
Thursday, February 27, 9 am - 10:30 am
Zoom link to attend |
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NoCoWorks:
Colorado's Job Fairness Act
As of July 1, 2024, this act prohibits employers from asking about a prospective employee's age, date of birth, and dates of attendance at or date of graduation from an educational institution on an initial employment application. Here are a few resources to help you learn more about what this means for your recruiting practices.
NACE Resources
NACE has released their Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report. Learn more about how NACE has made progress in addressing their 10 commitments to the Black community, anti-racism, and more. |
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Professional Organizations
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Career Center Information
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Colorado State University Career Center
LSC 120 | (970) 491-5707
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