Jackson State University Career Services Center
CAREER GUIDE
Career Services Overview. 2
Career Planning Tips. 3
Self-Evaluation. 5
TypeFocus ™ Careers . 6
Writing the Resume. 7
Resume Samples. 9
Letters . 12
Networking Skills. 14
Researching the Employer . 15
Online Job Search . 16
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Editors
LaVenita Cottrell
Jeremy Hodge
Alisa Hughes
Lashanda Jordan
Ad Sponsors
Sanderson Farms
Corporate Partners
Union Pacific
State Farm Insurance
Regions Bank
Walgreens
M&F Bank
Enterprise Holdings
Bank Plus
L-3 Communications
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