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. 
• If you are unable to access the Career Guide, please contact Career Services to receive your free copy. 601.266.4153 or CareerServicesFREEMississippi

 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.

 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

You have years of knowledge to offer the younger generations, but going back to school for an education degree just isn’t in the cards. Learn how one of today’s alternate routes to teaching could have you in a classroom fast.

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.