Separation Resources
Support for Exiting Employees
We understand that employment separation can be a challenging experience, and we are committed to providing you with resources and support during this transition. Below, you’ll find a variety of resources designed to help you navigate this period and prepare for your next opportunity. A good starting place is to review these items:
- Separation Action Checklist
- Employee FAQs
- Course: Job Search Steps for Success
- Course: Writing Effective Resumes and Cover Letters
- Course: Interview Preparation and Success
- CDLE Rapid Response Resources
- CDLE Rapid Response Courses
Let’s Meet
For Job Search Support:
We are happy to discuss job search strategies, review your application materials, provide interview guidance, and referrals to community resources. Click on this link to set up a meeting with Amy Guy, of the HR Strategic Partnerships and Employee Relations Team.
If you are a CSU Alum and would like to meet with a career center advisor, please call Angela Hayes at 970-491-5494 or email [email protected]
To discuss job searching with an Employment Consultant at the Larimer Economic Development and Workforce Center, call 970-498-6600 to schedule a meeting or email them at [email protected]
For Benefits Support:
To schedule a 1-1 benefits guidance transition meeting, please call or email the HR Service Center at 970-491-6947 or email at [email protected]. A Benefits Coordinator will be ready to help answer your questions.
For Wellness Support:
For 1-1 wellness guidance, contact Fabiana Di Camillo, EAP/Wellness Coordinator at 970-491-6593 or [email protected] to learn more about the Employee Assistance Program and the supportive services available to you. This is a space to ask questions, explore resources, and find support that fits your needs.
Well-Being Hub & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The well-being resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, medical, family and workplace wellness. Our EAP is available to offer confidential counseling and support services for you and your family if you’re feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to. Access to the EAP program can continue through COBRA. You can access up to six free counseling sessions with a therapist, as well as other supportive services.
Benefit Resources
The link below provides information about benefits, COBRA, Flexible spending accounts, life insurance retirement plans, academic privileges and annual and sick leave payouts.
Unemployment Insurance
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) helps people who have lost their jobs by providing temporary wage replacement through Unemployment Insurance benefits. Unemployment benefits are funded by employers and may be paid to any worker who has lost a job through no fault of their own and meets the eligibility requirements set forth by the law.
- Unemployment Insurance Guide
- Apply here for unemployment insurance payments
- Unemployment FAQ’s
- What Happens When You File for Unemployment – Indeed.com Article
Job Search Resources
Looking for work can be a daunting process. Start with these resources to support your search and encourage positive outcomes.
- We welcome you to apply for other positions at CSU. First, log into Workday, and under the organization button you can select the job hub, then turn on “my job alerts”.
- It’s helpful as you apply to internal postings if you update your skills, education, and other personal profile information. Here are some guides to help you:
- Colorado Workforce Centers provide a variety of free services to assist job seekers. These services include:
- Job Listings, computer and internet access, career counselling and training for job seekers
- Click here to locate the Workforce Center closest to you
- The Larimer Economic & Workforce Development (LCEWD) is the closest Workforce Center to CSU, in Fort Collins
- LCEWD Workshops
- Connecting Colorado Job Listing Site
- The CSU Career Center. The CSU Career Center offers many free resources which are accessible online including:
Identifying a New Career Direction
A job loss can be a time of self-discovery and assessment. Below are some resources that can assist you in determining a new direction.
- ONET Online is a comprehensive resource for job seekers to find and learn about occupations.
- The ONET Interest Profiler can be a good first step in identifying what career path might be the best next step for you.
- Career Onestop is sponsored by the US Department of Labor. It provides interest and skills assessments to explore career paths.
- Workforce Investment Act (WIOA) Career Transition and Training Services
Resumes, CV’s & Cover Letters
Resumes
- Course: Writing Effective Resumes and Cover Letters
- CSU Career Center Resumes
- Sample Resumes
CV Resources
- Writing the Curriculum Vitae – Purdue University
- Academic Curriculum Vitae Example and Writing Tips
- How to Write a Faculty Position CV in 8 Steps
Cover Letters
- Sample Cover Letter
- CSU Career Center Cover Letters
Interviewing
- Course: Interview Preparation and Success
- Interviewing Preparation Handout
- Commonly Asked Interview Questions Article
- Interview Tips
- CSU Career Center Interview Resources