JOB SEARCH

Marshall alumni can discover job opportunities through Career Services in a variety of ways. First, alumni can register with JobTrax, Career Services’ onine database. From Jobtrax alumni can find numerous job postings and internships from local and national employers. MARSHALL JobTrax Job searchers can also take advantage of job fairs hosted by Career Services that occur throughout the semester.

For more information on job fairs, visit the career expo page or contact us at 304-696-2370 or e-mail career-services@marshall.edu.

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CAREER EXPOS

Career fairs at Marshall University provide opportunities for alumni to find prospective job opportunities and employers to find future employees.

TIPS FOR ALUMNI - To be successful at a career fair, come dressed in appropriate attire with several copies of your resume. Be prepared to network with recruiters and talk with them for 2-5 minutes about your educational background, experience, and interest in the position.

Research the employers you are interested in talking to and have questions prepared about the positions. For more information on how to prepare for a career fair, click here.

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RESUMES

A professional résumé is the key to marketing yourself as a valuable employee. Career Services advisors offer assistance with developing and revising résumés for students and alumni. Schedule an appointment with one of our career advisors, who can help you create and customize your résumé.

Résumé Resources:

• Resume Quick Tips
• Resume Worksheet
• Resume Checklist
• Action Words for Resumes
• Index to Example Major-Specific Resumes

Marshall University Career Services Center also houses an extensive collection of resume references in our Career Library, located in the Career Services Center Lobby.

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COVER LETTERS

Cover letters are a fundamental way to introduce yourself to an employer and should be included with every submitted resume. A few points to consider are:

• Neatness and correctness are crucial. Employers will reject disorganized and error laden cover letters first.

• Always address your cover letter to a specific person. If you are not sure who that person should be, contact the company to request that person’s name and title.

• Your cover letter should be brief and concise by limiting its length to one page. It should emphasize a few accomplishments, but its main purpose is to let the employer know you are interested and wish to meet for an interview.

For more information on cover letters, visit the links below.

Cover Letter Resources

• Cover Letter Tips
• Example Cover Letter
• Cover Letter Essentials
• Thank You Letter

 

For assistance with cover letters, schedule an appointment by calling 304-696-2370 or e-mail
career-services@marshall.edu.

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INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES

Another crucial step in the job search process is the formal interview. Making a good impression requires preparation and communication skills. The goal of the formal interview is to assemble a formal, personal presentation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Career Services Center offers a variety of assistance on the subject of interviewing including informational films, pamphlets and schedulable mock interviews.

Interviewing Resources

• Behavioral Interview Questions
• First Interview Questions
• Questions to Ask

For more information on formal interviews or to schedule a mock interview, contact the Career Services Center by phone at 304-696-2370 or e-mail career-services@marshall.edu.