Marshall Career Services: Job Search Preparation

JOB SEARCH PREPARATION

CAREER EXPOS career_expo

Throughout the academic year, Marshall University Career Services hosts career expos for students to find prospective employers and for local businesses to find quality employees. When attending a career fair, students should come dressed in appropriate attire with several copies of their resume. The goal of these expos is for students to talk with employers for a few minutes about their educational background, experience, and interest in the position. They should also research the employers they 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.

RESUMES

Marshall University Career Services advisors offer assistance with developing and revising résumés for students and alumni. Students can schedule an appointment free of charge with one of our career advisors, who can help you create and customize your résumé. Résumé Resources: 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.

COVER LETTERS

Along with resumes, Marshall University Career Services advisors can help with any questions students may have regarding cover letters. Students can make an appointment with a career advisor to write a cover letter for a specific job. Cover letters are a fundamental way to introduce oneself to an employer and should be included with every submitted resume. A few points to consider are: small pdf icon

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

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

INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES

Another crucial step in students’ 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

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

NETWORKING

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Networking is an essential tool for students emerging in the job market. It allows them to develop and sustain contacts that will propel their career. Whether it’s through meeting future employers at a career expo or making a good impression during an on-campus interview, Marshall University’s Career Services Center is here to help. Career Services hosts a career expo each semester of the academic year which provide students networking opportunities with employers.

Networking

For more information on career expos, visit our Career Expo page.

WORKSHOPS

Throughout the year, Marshall University Career Services Center hosts career development workshops at various times in the center’s Training Room. These workshops often include topics such as resume building and critique, proper business etiquette, and interviewing skills. The goal of these workshops are to better prepare students for their occupational futures. They are held several times throughout the work week for walk-ins. You may also sign-up for e-mail reminders of Career Services events on MARSHALL JobTrax.

If you are interested in a workshop for your class or organization, please contact us at
career-services@marshall.edu or 304-696-2370.