Online Resources

HANDSHAKE             

• Handshake is our free online job database for students and alumni. 
• Search for part-time jobs, internships and full-time jobs.

CAREER GUIDE

• From sample résumés to interviewing tips, the Career Guide provides career guidance and resources for success for your future professional endeavors. 

 WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?

• Research majors and discover many career opportunities for employment.
• Explore types of employers that are associated with your career choice.
• Acquire helpful learning strategies and information now to get ahead in a chosen career.

  FOCUS

• Discover your values, skills, and personality interests through the online career assessment.
• Receive an interest code based on FOCUS results to help with your major/career selection.
• Explore and compare jobs in your career field side by side to receive detailed information.
• **This requires a code. Please call our office to get the FREE code. 

 BIG INTERVIEW

• Practice interview questions online from your personal computer.
• Record your interview answers.
• Receive quality feedback from a career counselor in our office.

  CAREER SHIFT

• Search thousands of job opportunities daily through the online database system.
• Upload your résumé to enhance employment opportunities in your chosen career.
• Narrow job searches by city and state for the desired location of employment.
• **This requires a code. Please call our office to get the FREE code.  

 Career and Internship Expo Guide

• Learn how to prepare for the expo
• Get tips on what to wear
• See how to talk to company reps

 O’NET

• Explore career options.
• See detailed job descriptions.
• Learn about salary ranges for your career field.

 GLASSDOOR

• Prepare for Interviews
• Compare Salaries
• Research Companies

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK

• Research your career field and learn about job duties.
• Explore education and training needed for your career field.
• Review salary and occupation outlook.

 MISSISSIPPI GRAD JOBS

• See Mississippi employers 
• Look for a job now
• Get alerts for future jobs 

 LINKEDIN JOBS 

• Search for Jobs
• Apply for Jobs
• Network with Employers  

 USA JOBS

• Your one-stop shop for federal jobs.
• Search and apply for federal jobs across the country.

 PAYSCALE

• Learn what you are worth (what salary you should be at) 
• Learn how to negotiate salary
• See how you compare to the rest!

 MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

• Electric Providers
• Natural Gas Providers
• Telecommunication Providers

COLLEGE DIVERSITY NETWORK

• Seek jobs from employers who value diversity
• Find employers from across the nation

UniversityHQ

Learn how to become . . .

• Browse careers
• Gather information
• Learn how to become what you want to be!

Alternate Routes To Teaching

Southern Miss Connections is a free, online platform sponsored by the Southern Miss Alumni Association.

Within Southern Miss Connections, students can:

• Find mentors in their chosen career field and/or area of interest 
• Seek career-related advice 
• Network with successful Southern Miss alumni 

Within Southern Miss Connections, alumni can: 

• Serve their alma mater by mentoring current students
• Connect with fellow alumni in their industry