Career & Job Resources

We can help you find a job.

Video for 100 seniors graduating in December 2008 or May 2009 Contact Nancy Beauchamp at (205) 856-8588

Location

The Career and Job Resource Center, located in Lurleen Wallace Hall, can help you find a job. There also is a Job Resource Area in the Learning Resource Center at the Shelby-Hoover Campus. If you need help, call and make an appointment for career advising and counseling. Current job listings and employment information are available for graduates and current students seeking employment.

Services

Do you need to update your resume or create a new one? Do you need to update your resume or create a new one? Come by and let us help you with the right words to use in selling your skills and abilities to a prospective employer. Learn the three types of resumes and when to use them. You can post resumes with the Career Center and on-line with companies.

Are you undecided about your major? Are you undecided about your major? What are your career goals? Use the Internet to find assessment, quizzes and inventories to help you learn about yourself and suitable careers. Visit The Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn about careers, salaries, and future outlooks for targeted careers.

Let us help you use the Internet to learn more about colleges and universities that you are considering.

We have videos available on job searching skills, interviewing techniques, career exploration, how to dress for the interview, and many other topics.

We also have information on resumes and cover letters, filling out applications, questions to ask and anticipate in an interview, starting a career portfolio, area companies and business, and career and salary statistics.

Strong Interest Inventory

Using ten areas of an individual's interests, the Strong Interest Inventory matches those interests with possible careers and majors. This assessment is given by appointment through the One Stop Career Center. Cost is $25.00 to Jefferson State students, $35.00 to non-students

Call (205) 856-8588 to schedule your appointment.

The JOBBS Computer (Jobs Opportunities Bulletin Board System) is a great resource! Use it to find out about 28 categories of part-time, full-time and temporary jobs available for students and graduates. Print out the information and go for the job