Career Services for Undergraduate Students

For every Fitchburg State University undergraduate, the Career Services & Advising Office is the central hub for mapping out your professional future. We provide holistic advising and resources that guide you from initial career curiosity to securing your first professional role.

Our team offers personalized, supportive guidance through individual meetings and focused workshops in key professional areas including:

  • Resume and cover letter writing
  • Interview preparation
  • Internship and job search strategies
  • How to network effectively
  • Career exploration and assessment

The center is your gateway to opportunity. Throughout the year, we actively connect you with the professional world through on-campus recruiting events, targeted career fairs, and panels featuring industry leaders. The Career Services and Advising Center doesn’t just prepare you for graduation—we prepare you to launch a successful career.

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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Finding Your Path: Exploring Majors and Minors Matters More Than You Think

When you first step onto campus, it can feel like everyone expects you to have your entire life mapped out. Between deciding on a major, selecting classes, and thinking about future careers, the pressure to “pick the right path” can …

By Lindsay Carpenter Connors
Lindsay Carpenter Connors Director
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Career Resources

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.