Jackson State University Career Guide

CAREER SERVICES OVERVIEW

CAREER SERVICES CENTER

The Mission of the Career Services Center is to provide career services in a supportive and proactive manner for Jackson State University students and alumni including information and counseling on career choices, graduate and professional school opportunities, internship opportunities, and part-time and full-time employment op- portunities. The Career Services Center also provides effective and efficient services to employers through recruitment programs and activities.

SPECIFIC SERVICES PROVIDED

Career Coaching, to assist students in developing realistic and innovative career goals. Job Search Skills Development, includes provid- ing assistance with resume and cover letter writing and the interview process. Tigers2Work , on-line Career Center that allows JSU students and alumni to electronically submit resumes to employers, search for internships, part- time and full-time jobs, and search for employer information. On-Campus Interviews, accomodate numerous employers annually to conduct interviews with students for internship, and full-time career oppor- tunities. Internship Programs, to integrate classroom theory with practical experience in the work place. Career Resources, include brochures and manuals that contain information on: graduate and profes- sional schools; employment outlook and oppor- tunities in business, industry, government, social service, and education; profiles of major corpora- tions; information on salary expectations; and job- seeking guides.

ANNUAL UNIVERSITY-WIDE EVENTS

Graduate and Professional Schools Day, a service to junior, senior, and graduate students who con- template further study upon their graduation from Jackson State. Career Fair, an event designed for all Jackson State University students and seeks to familiarize them with various professions and career fields through face-to-face interaction with representatives of the private and public sector job markets. Teacher Recruitment Day, an event designed to allow school systems from across the nation to in- terview prospective Teacher Education graduates for job openings in their respective schools. Career/Internship Fair, an event designed to fa- miliarize students with internship opportunities within their chosen majors.

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