CAREER SERVICES Office of Career Services CAREER SERVICES

CAREER SERVICES Office of Career Services

CAREER SERVICES The Office of Career Services aims to prepare students for life after college by guiding them along their path while they are here. Our career counselors and staff are here to help!

OUR SERVICES - Choose a Major - Interest Assessments - Explore Career Options - Resume Writing - Cover Letter Assistance - Interview Practice/ Mock Interviews - Job Seeking Tips and Skills - Networking - Career Counseling

HANDSHAKE Handshake is our free online job database for students and alumni Make the most out of your Handshake Account: • Use SOAR credentials to log in • Create your profile by uploading a resume and filling out other necessary information

USE YOUR HANDSHAKE ACCOUNT TO: • • Search for Jobs and Internships View Events Q&A Search other student’s profiles to discover how to best market yourself • And much more!

OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES USE THESE ONLINE TOOLS FOR CAREER PLANNING AND JOB SEEKING

ONET: Get detailed job information and explore career options Focus 2: Big Interview: Find a career path that best fits you Practice interviewing online � Linked. In: Career Shift: Search and apply for jobs, and network with employers Search for jobs in every industry, everywhere Career Guide: Resume guidelines and samples, social media tips, professional communication tips, and more Go to usm. edu/career-services and click the Online Resources tab for more information and resources

SIGNATURE EVENTS Fall: • Part-Time Job and Internship Fair • Suit-Up Event • Career and Internship Expo • Teacher Job Fair Spring • Part-Time Job and Internship Fair • Suit-Up Event • Career and Internship Expo • Teacher Job Fair • Gulf Park Career Fair

CONTACT INFORMATION usmcareerservices Career Services Mc. Lemore Hall Room 125 USM Career Services Open Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM @USMCareer. Srvcs Website: usm. edu/career-services

THANK YOU! We hope this information was helpful in understanding what services the Office of Career Services has to offer. Please feel free to contact us at 601. 266. 4153 with any questions you may have. Welcome to Southern Miss and SMTTT!