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

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