Jackson State University Career Guide
Jackson State University Career Services Center CAREER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Editors
LaVenita Cottrell Jeremy Hodge Alisa Hughes Lashanda Jordan
Career Services Overview. 2
Career Planning Tips. 3
Self-Evaluation. 5
Corporate Partners
Union Pacific State Farm Insurance Regions Bank Walgreens M&F Bank Enterprise Holdings Bank Plus L-3 Communications
TypeFocus ™ Careers . 6
Writing the Resume. 7
Resume Samples. 9
Letters . 12
Networking Skills. 14
Ad Sponsors
Researching the Employer . 15
Sanderson Farms
Online Job Search . 16
Publisher / Rights
© 2013 Jackson State University Career Services Center Career Guide was published by Career Media Solutions, 6110 Cedarcrest Rd, Suite 350-244 Acworth, GA 30101; Telephone - Local: (770) 975-3300, Toll Free: (800) 955-5134. This guide cannot be copied or reproduced in any way without the prior approval of Career Media Solutions or Jackson State University. Contact Career Media Solutions at ads@cmedias.net for information on receiving a Career Guide for your university. This publication can also be found at www.Career-Guides.net.
The On-Campus Interview . 18
Interview Preparation. 19
Dress for Success . 22
Career Fairs . 23
Evaluating Job Offers. 25
Internships. 26
Etiquette . 30
Corporate Partner Thank You Letter . 35
Career Services Center Post Office Box 17280 1400 John Roy Lynch Street Jackson, Mississippi 39217-0280
Office Telephone Line: 601.979.2477 24-Hour Facsimile Line: 601.979.3948 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. www.jsums.edu/careers jobplace@jsums.edu
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