Applicant Resources

Chico State Job Opportunities

• Faculty
• Staff and Management
• Executive
• CSU Job Alerts - Subscription Instructions

Tips and Links for Completing Job Applications

• Always fully complete the required application, even if you are attaching a résumé and cover letter.  Please do not simply say, "See Attached".  The application form is the primary basis for pre-screening applicants.
• Monster.com Advice includes Résumé Writing Tips and a Cover Letter Checklist
• Samples and guidelines for writing résumés and cover letters from the CSU, Chico Career Center
  • Career Manual
  • Verb Examples
• Are you a CSU, Chico alum or current student?  If so, the resources at the Career Center are available to you and you can Meet with an Advisor!
• Typing/Keyboarding Certificate Resources

Tips and Links for Interviewing

• Monster.com Interviewing Advice
  • Interview Preparation
  • Interview Questions
  • Interview Appearance
  • Follow-up
• Interviewing Tips from the CSU, Chico Career Center
  • Tips and Tools for Interviewing (slide show in PDF)
• Sample Interview Questions from the CSU, Chico Career Center
• Tip: Bring samples of your work to the interview, rather than attempt to attach to the application (unless requested)

Tips and Links for Writing Job Descriptions

• Occupational Information Network (O*NET) - an online job description database developed by the Labor Department
  • Use the "Occupation Search" and type in keywords to find occupations and descriptions of related tasks
• U.S. Department of Labor Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT)
  • Use the "Search" and type in keywords to find occupations and descriptions of related tasks

Employment Services Kiosk

The Employment Services office in Kendall Hall, room 213, offers a kiosk with two computer workstations that applicants can use to complete the application process.

Need Help?

• Contact Employment Services