Graduate Students

As a Fitchburg State graduate student, you’re entering a dynamic phase of your professional journey. This virtual career community is your dedicated resource for navigating the next steps and achieving your career aspirations.

Whether you’re exploring a new career path, preparing for interviews, or seeking strategic networking, we equip you with the tools, connections, and insights necessary to successfully transition into your chosen field. Chart your future in a supportive environment as you work toward your professional goals.

Our Academic and Career Advisors offer one-on-one support for:

  • Internship and Job Search Planning
  • Resume and Cover Letter Refinement
  • Interview Preparation, including mock interviews
  • Salary and Offer Negotiation

Please Note: Our dedicated advising staff are career generalists who support students across all majors and programs. For field-specific industry insights, credentialing advice, or technical expertise, we strongly encourage you to connect directly with your academic advisor and graduate program faculty.

How to Prepare for a Networking Event

Networking events are excellent opportunities for college students to connect with potential alumni and employers, learn about different career paths, and gain valuable insights into the job market. To make the most of these events, it’s important to ask thoughtful …

By Valerie Barrios
Valerie Barrios Academic and Career Advisor
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Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Career Services and Advising

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This is a great time to recognize the essential contributions that workers with disabilities bring to our workplaces and economy and it’s a perfect opportunity to take the next steps in your own …

By Lindsay Carpenter Connors
Lindsay Carpenter Connors Director
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Who’s REALLY Screening Your Resume???

Everyone’s obsessed with the ATS robot rejecting their resume. 🤖

But here’s what I shared with the brilliant Harsha Boralessa on his podcast, Reframe & Reset Your Career: when you ask who really screens your resume, the answer isn’t a …

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Career Resources

This is a free online, self-paced course offered through the Center for Professional Studies that helps veterans who are making …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-665-3151
Address

Hammond Hall 318
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

Drop-in hours do not require an appointment and they are located in Hammond Hall - Third Floor - Room 318. They are offered during Fall (September-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters.