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Page 1: The Career Center

CAREERTHE

CENTER

STEPSTO ACINGYOUR INTERVIEW

Look Ahead to Your Careerwww.career.msstate.edu

Page 2: The Career Center

• Go to the Career Center Web site at www.career.msstate.edu.

• Click on “Student Button” at top right of screen.

• Click on “Connections Login” at top right of screen.

• Log in (Username = NetID; Password = your PIN).

• Click on “Profile.”

• Complete the fields under the “Personal Information” tab and click “Save Changes.”

• Complete the fields under the “Academic Information” tab and click “Save Changes.”

• Complete the fields under the “Privacy” tab and click “Save Changes.” (This is giving the Career Center permission to e-mail you about job opportunities. It also makes your resume available to employers.)

• Click on “Documents.”

• Click on “Add New.”

• Complete “Label” field for resume. Name your document– “John’s Resume.”

• Click on “Browse” to select your resume file to upload.

• Click “Submit.”

• You are now ready to schedule interviews.

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Our Services

Individual AppointmentsThe MSU Career Center is a fully staffed team of professional “liaisons” representing each school here at MSU. He or she will listen, ask questions, give feedback, help identify obstacles and teach strategies so you can determine your next steps toward your career goal.

AssessmentsIt’s hard to figure out what you’re supposed to do ‘the rest of your life’. No one thing or person can tell you what to major in or what career path you should take, but career assessments can provide direction...so you can make the best decision for YOU. Contact our office or visit our website for more information.

Mock InterviewsPreparation is the key at being successful in almost anything in life but definitely in an interview. Come practice your interview skills with trained professionals. We will customize the interview to best match your needs, and after a Mock Interview, you will receive immediate feedback and specific recommendations for improvement.

ClassesCOE 1323 - Academic and Career Planning (3 credit hours)

If you are a Freshman or Sophomore and are choosing/changing your major, this is the course for you!

On-Campus InterviewsWhether you are seeking co-op, internships, or full-time professional employment, each year the MSU Career Center provides the opportunity for you to interview with prospective employers who come seeking YOU to interview with their company or organization right here on campus!

Skype/Telephone InterviewsThe MSU Career Center provides an interview room specifically equipped for Skype or telephone interviews. Please contact our office for further details or assistance with this service.

Career Center Ambassadors (CC Ambassadors)The Career Center employs several undergraduate CC Ambassadors to critique resumes and cover letters, show students how to use Connections, and answer ‘quick questions’. These MSU students can provide immediate assistance without having to schedule an appointment.

Bulldog MentoringBulldog mentors are alumni who have volunteered to provide current students and fellow alumni with career advice. They can relate to your experience and the questions you have about your academic major, career goals, and internship and full-time professional opportunities.

Register with the Career Center Table of Contentsfirst section Career Center Staff ................................ 4 Cooperative Education Staff ............... 5 College Career Plan ................................ 6revamping your resume ................................7 Heading ...................................................... 10 Education ................................................... 10 Experience .................................................. 11 Honors ......................................................... 12 Skills .............................................................. 12 References ................................................. 13 common job descriptions ..........................14 Power Verbs ..............................................18 Synonymns for Common Verbs ......... 19 Cover Letters ...........................................20 Thank You Letters ................................... 21 8 steps to acing your interview............. 22 1. Mock Interview .................................... 23 2. Dress For Success. ............................24 3. Research the Company ...................28 4. Questions to Ask ...............................29 5. Review Your Resume ........................29 6. Quiz Yourself ...................................... 30 7. Day of the Interview ...........................31 8. After the Interview ............................ 32

Sample resumes .............................................33

If you would like to schedule an appointment with your liaison or utilize any of our services, feel free to:

• Call 325-3344

• Stop by 300 Montgomery Hall Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Our Events

Event dates are subject to change; contact the Career Center for actual dates.

JANUARY

Spring Career Day

APRIL

Spring Education Career Fair

JUNE

DO AN INTERNSHIP!

SEPTEMBER

Accounting Internship Interviews

Dress For Success

Fall Career Day

OCTOBER

Professional Golf Management & Golf and Sports Turf Management Career Fair and Interview Days

Fall Cooperative Education Interview Days

Graduate & Professional School Day

Landscape Architecture/Landscape Contracting Interview Days

Fall Education Career Fair

MSU Career Center

@msstatecareer

Bulldog Mentoring

MARCH

Spring Cooperative Education Interview Days

Spring Dinner Etiquette

NOVEMBER

Fall Dinner Etiquette

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AppointmentsEvery student has a Career Center liaison based on academic major, including liaisons for undeclared/ undecided students. The Career Center invites you to make an appointment with your liaison EARLY and OFTEN.

What information can you discuss? • Connections, our online job posting and campus interview software

• Choosing and using a major

• Career-related interest inventories and personality assessments

• Job search techniques

• Co-op, internship and full-time job opportunities

• Networking

• Mock interviews

• Graduate school opportunities and application procedures

• Job search techniques

• Availability of jobs, salary statistics and industry trends

• Resumes and job search letters

Scott MaynardDirector

[email protected]

Cassandra LatimerAssociate Director

[email protected] All Undeclared • Arts and Sciences (Math/Hard Sciences)

Jan FitzgeraldAssistant Director

[email protected] Agriculture • Forestry Veterinary Medicine

Kelly AtwoodSenior Coordinator

[email protected] College of Business

Ryan ColvinSenior Coordinator

[email protected] College of Business (Finance,

Economics and Insurance) College of Architecture, Art and Design • Student-Athletes Veteran Affairs • Co-ops and internships

Edie IrvinSenior Coordinator

[email protected] Arts & Sciences (Social Sciences/Humanities) • Education

Charlie WilderSenior Coordinator

[email protected] Engineering

Martha R. JonesManager of Employer Relations & Recruiting

[email protected]

Leslie NealEvents Coordinator

[email protected]

Cathy GreenAdministrative Assistant

[email protected]

Career Center Staff

Caragh BoylesAssistant Director

[email protected] Bowen Hall Room #190 Political Science & Public Administration (Internships & Full-time) Washington, D.C. Internships

Career Center300 Montgomery HallP.O. Box PMississippi State, MS 39762662-325-3344www.career.msstate.edu

Contact the Career Center at 325-3344 to schedule an appointment with your liaison TODAY!

Angie Chrestman Associate Director

[email protected] Aerospace Engineering • Agricultural and Biological Engineering • Golf and Sports Turf Management • PGA Golf ManagementCo-ops and internships

Megan Artz Senior Coordinator

[email protected] Computer Science • Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering • Industrial Technology Industrial Engineering • Chemical Engineering College of Education • Internships and Cooperative Education

Lisa Gooden-Hunley Senior Coordinator, Cooperative Education Program

[email protected] Arts & Sciences (All majors) • Civil & Environmental Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Co-ops and internships

Shelia Crow Office Associate

[email protected]

Cooperative Education 335 McCain Hall

P.O. Box 6046 Mississippi State, MS 39762 662-325-3823 www.coop.msstate.edu

Heather Woodall Senior Coordinator

[email protected] MSU Meridian Campus

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College Career Plan

FRESHMAN YEAR

Adjust to College• Explore extracurricular clubs and organizations.

• Attend the Fall and Spring Career Days.

• Identify possible career choices.

• Take COE 1323-Career Planning.

• Expand options and explore potential academic

concentrations.

• Register with Connections to access part-time job

listings and internships.

• Explore Cooperative Education.

• Create your resume.

• Conduct informational interviews.

• Focus on exploring interests, values, and skills.

• Visit the Career Center.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Explore Career Possibilities• Narrow educational/occupational options.

• Meet with your Career Center liaison.

• Join career-related organizations and extracurricular

clubs.• Start building a “network” of contacts.

• Create/update your resume.

• Decide on an academic concentration.

• Update your Connections profile and access

internships and job listings.

• Attend the Fall and Spring Career Days.

• Begin to co-op or obtain a summer internship.

JUNIOR YEARExperience Career Options• Set and test career goals.

• Attend the Fall and Spring Career Days.

• Conduct informational interviews.

• Review graduate school catalogs.

• Join career-related organizations.

• Meet with a Career Center liaison.

• Get a Peer Counselor to review your resume.

• Narrow your career options.

• Keep your Connections account updated to access

internships and job postings.

• Obtain a summer internship.

SENIOR YEARTransition to Life after College• Develop strategies for finding a job or getting

accepted to graduate or professional school.

• Attend the Fall and Spring Career Days.

• Attend the Graduate/Professional School

Information Day.

• Meet with a Career Center liaison.

• Update your resume and register with Connections.

• Create your Career Plan A/Plan B.

• Sign up for Mock Interviews.

• Sign up for On-Campus Interviews via Connections.

• Review graduate/professional school programs.

• Establish references.

• Begin to make the transition from college to the next

stage of your life.

John Smith100 University Drive, Apartment B

Starkville, MS 39759662-325-3344

[email protected]

EducationBachelor of Science in Industrial Technology December 20xxConcentration: Manufacturing and Maintenance ManagementMississippi State University, Mississippi State, MSOverall GPA: 3.43/4.00, Major GPA: 3.51/4.0

Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Technology December 20xxHolmes Community College, Goodman, MSGPA: 3.4/4.0

Relevant CourseworkIndustrial Safety, Motion & Time Study, Industrial Materials Technology, CAD/CAM, Industrial Fluid Power, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Technology and Processing, Industrial Control Systems and Forecasting and Cost Modeling

ExperienceCareer Peer Counselor August 20xx – PresentMississippi State University Career Center, Mississippi State, MS

• Critique resumes, cover letters, and curriculum vita for University students and alumni• Organize outreach activities to promote Career Center services and events around campus• Assist Career Center staff in preparing for Career Day events as well as aiding employers and

students with check-in and other questions

Service Engineer Intern Summer 20xxPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, MS

• Assisted Lead Service Engineer in the development and maintenance of standard work instruction for the assembly, test and disassembly of Space Shuttle Main Engines

• Created a harness clamp and joint hardware database for Space Shuttle Main Engine• Created a database matrix for locating drawings associated with development and flight Space

Shuttle Main Engines; harness clamps; and joint assembly and disassembly• Inventoried, labeled, and organized borescope equipment used to perform maintenance and

inspection on Space Shuttle Main Engines pre- and post-engine hot fire test

Computer Skills• Knowledgeable in CAD• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word• Knowledgeable in SQL Rams

Certifications• Ergonomics• Hearing Conservation

• Nickel Safety• SSC Cryogenic Safety

Honors and ActivitiesPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society (20xx-present), College of Education Ambassador (20xx-present),Campus Activities Board (20xx-20xx), and Dean’s List (Fall 20xx, Spring 20xx)

List in reverse chronological order.

Use present tense verbs for current jobs.

Use past tense verbs for previous jobs.

Include city & state.

Do not include high school education.

Do not abbreviate months.

Include year(s) of involvement or award.

Revamping Your Resume

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Local Address: Permanent Address:2556 Highway 25 South, Apartment K 105 Crooners AvenueStarkville, MS 39759 Biloxi, MS 39555662.325.3344 228.333.2121

EducationBachelor of Business Administration in MarketingMississippi State University. Mississippi State, MS. May 20xx. Overall GPA: 3.83/4.00

ExperienceIntern and VolunteerGreater Starkville Development Partnership. Starkville, MS. Summer 20xx• Designed flyers and advertisements for community events and summer camps• Coordinated with local businesses to create Starkville’s first Summer Art Festival• Utilized professional salesmanship and fundraising by raising $2,500 in support

Marketing AssistantCreative Warehouse Studio. Starkville, MS. Fall 20xx – Spring 20xx• Created and developed ideas for marketing strategies, including advertisements• Increased walk-in participation by 25% by implementing strategic advertising plan• Calculated quotes for potential buyers and ordered promotional materials for clients

Marketing VolunteerStarkville Downtown Business Association. Starkville, MS. Spring 20xx – Fall 20xx• Designed and delivered monthly Boardtown Business Newsletter to local employers• Produced age-appropriate advertisements and flyers for 15 local youth events• Recorded applications and donation activity for 25 business member organization

Camp CounselorCamp Kumbaya. Yellow Spring, OH. Summers 20xx-20xx• Initiated week-long summer camp programs for 300 campers each session• Responded to crisis situations such as severe weather and medical emergencies• Taught swim lessons and water rescue as certified life guard and swim instructor

Honors and Activities• Alumni Delegate, Mississippi State University. Fall 20xx – Present

o Vice President, Fall 20xx – Present• Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant. Fall 20xx – Present• Alpha Beta Chi Sorority. Mississippi State University. Fall 20xx – Present

o Treasurer, Fall 20xx – Present• American Marketing Association. Mississippi State University. Fall 20xx – Present

ReferencesAvailable upon request

Do not use abbreviationsor acronyms.

List in reverse chronological order.

Use different verbs to avoid redundancy.

Not necessary - use as a space filler only.

Include GPA if 3.0 or higher.

Include, city & state.

Consider adding a skills section.

Michael B. [email protected]

662-325-3344Current Address 300 Montgomery Street, Apartment 211Starkville, MS 39759

Permanent Address3456 Drury LaneBakersville, MS 56845

OBJECTIVETo obtain a Summer 20xx internship position with a public golf course in the southeast United States where the opportunity to learn new skills under a Certified Golf Course Superintendent will be provided.

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Agronomy with an emphasis in Golf and Sports Turf Grass ManagementMississippi State University, Starkville, MS, December 20xx, Major GPA: 3.76/4.0

WORK EXPRERIENCETurf AssistantMississippi State University Golf Course, Mississippi State, MS, September 20xx – Present• Perform routine course maintenance including for 18 hole public course• Mowed Bentgrass putting greens and practice green using Toro Greensmaster 1600• Utilized Toro Multi Pro 1250 for spray applications of pesticides and herbicides• Cooperated on a team of 7 assistants to provide superior health in golf course vegetation

Athletic Landscape TechnicianCampus Landscape, Mississippi State, MS, July 20xx – July 20xx• Prepared athletic turf grounds for multiple fields including football, baseball, and soccer• Operated spray/paint equipment to paint and repair 3,000 square feet end zones• Worked on team of 20 to construct adequate irrigation system for new soccer field• Installed and replaced 50,000 square feet of TifSport Bermuda grass for football facility

Cart/Pro Shop AttendantBrown Oak Country Club, Gary, Indiana, June 20xx – July 20xx• Executed pro shop opening and closing daily including handling/balancing cash drawer• Serviced driving range and monitored safety issues for 300 member private country club• Maintained cart fleet of 100 carts and ensured cleanliness for superior customer service• Served additionally as wait staff member for 50 table country club restaurant

ACTIVITIES• Turf Club, August 20xx – Present

o Viking Classic, October 20xxo Treasurer, August 20xx – Present

• Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, August 20xx – Present

SKILLS• Advanced in Microsoft Office including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Dreamweaver• Familiar with Xact design software

Be specific. If your objective is not detailed, it is Not effective and should be removed.

Remove hyperlink from email address.

If GPA is not 3.0+, look at major GPA or upper level GPA. Remember to label appropriately & include scale.

Do not include high school activities.

Include level of skill.

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HEADING• Include full name, mailing address,

phone number, and email address.

• Your name should be bold and at least one font size larger than content.

• You can list current and/or permanent address.

• Use school or personal email address (never use a work email). Be sure your email address is appropriate.

EDUCATION

• List Education in reverse chronological order.

• List degree title (refer to online course catalog for accuracy), school name, city and state or country, and graduation month And year.

• Include GPA if 3.0 or higher. Don’t forget to include the scale - Example: GPA 3.26/4.0

• You can use institution, overall, or major GPA. Remember to label appropriately.

• You do not have to include “Expected” or “Anticipated” before graduation date.

Sample Education

Sample headinGs

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Agricultural Science May 20XXMississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS GPA 3.21/4.0

EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management, Insurance, and Financial Planning Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, August 20XX, Overall GPA 3.26/4.0, Major GPA 3.78/4.0

EDUCATIONMississippi State University Starkville, MSBachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy December 20XXOverall GPA: 3.39/4.0

EducationMississippi State University. Mississippi State, MS

Expected Graduation May 20xx

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.23/4.0

Northeast Mississippi Community College. Booneville, MS

Graduated May 20xx

Associate of Arts GPA: 3.97/4.0

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Instructional Technology Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an Emphasis in Public RelationsMississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Agricultural Science May 20XXMississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS GPA 3.21/4.0

EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management, Insurance, and Financial Planning Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, August 20XX, Overall GPA 3.26/4.0, Major GPA 3.78/4.0

EDUCATIONMississippi State University Starkville, MSBachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy December 20XXOverall GPA: 3.39/4.0

EducationMississippi State University. Mississippi State, MS

Expected Graduation May 20xx

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.23/4.0

Northeast Mississippi Community College. Booneville, MS

Graduated May 20xx

Associate of Arts GPA: 3.97/4.0

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Instructional Technology Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an Emphasis in Public RelationsMississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Agricultural Science May 20XXMississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS GPA 3.21/4.0

EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management, Insurance, and Financial Planning Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, August 20XX, Overall GPA 3.26/4.0, Major GPA 3.78/4.0

EDUCATIONMississippi State University Starkville, MSBachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy December 20XXOverall GPA: 3.39/4.0

EducationMississippi State University. Mississippi State, MS

Expected Graduation May 20xx

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.23/4.0

Northeast Mississippi Community College. Booneville, MS

Graduated May 20xx

Associate of Arts GPA: 3.97/4.0

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Instructional Technology Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an Emphasis in Public RelationsMississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Agricultural Science May 20XXMississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS GPA 3.21/4.0

EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management, Insurance, and Financial Planning Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, August 20XX, Overall GPA 3.26/4.0, Major GPA 3.78/4.0

EDUCATIONMississippi State University Starkville, MSBachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy December 20XXOverall GPA: 3.39/4.0

EducationMississippi State University. Mississippi State, MS

Expected Graduation May 20xx

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.23/4.0

Northeast Mississippi Community College. Booneville, MS

Graduated May 20xx

Associate of Arts GPA: 3.97/4.0

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Instructional Technology Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an Emphasis in Public RelationsMississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Agricultural Science May 20XXMississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS GPA 3.21/4.0

EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management, Insurance, and Financial Planning Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, August 20XX, Overall GPA 3.26/4.0, Major GPA 3.78/4.0

EDUCATIONMississippi State University Starkville, MSBachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy December 20XXOverall GPA: 3.39/4.0

EducationMississippi State University. Mississippi State, MS

Expected Graduation May 20xx

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.23/4.0

Northeast Mississippi Community College. Booneville, MS

Graduated May 20xx

Associate of Arts GPA: 3.97/4.0

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Instructional Technology Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an Emphasis in Public RelationsMississippi State University, Starkville, MS. December 20xx

Juan Rodriguez Current Permanent Post Office Box 927 673 Henderson Lane Mississippi State, MS 39762 Dallas, Texas 75209 (214) 753-9811 (214) 852-1975 [email protected] [email protected]

Tom [email protected]

123 Sesame Street, Apartment 21KStarkville, MS 39759

(662) 325-3344

Margaret (Elaine) StewartPermanent Address: [email protected] Current Address:283 Oak Moss Hill (662) 418-1524 100 Locksley WayValdosta, GA 31601 Starkville, MS 39759

Joseph [email protected]

163 Maroon Road Batesville, Mississippi 38606 (662) 563-2211

Bethany Tyler Matzerath860 University Drive, Apartment A-12 Starkville, MS, 39759 228-705-8314 [email protected]

Juan Rodriguez Current Permanent Post Office Box 927 673 Henderson Lane Mississippi State, MS 39762 Dallas, Texas 75209 (214) 753-9811 (214) 852-1975 [email protected] [email protected]

Tom [email protected]

123 Sesame Street, Apartment 21KStarkville, MS 39759

(662) 325-3344

Margaret (Elaine) StewartPermanent Address: [email protected] Current Address:283 Oak Moss Hill (662) 418-1524 100 Locksley WayValdosta, GA 31601 Starkville, MS 39759

Joseph [email protected]

163 Maroon Road Batesville, Mississippi 38606 (662) 563-2211

Bethany Tyler Matzerath860 University Drive, Apartment A-12 Starkville, MS, 39759 228-705-8314 [email protected]

Juan Rodriguez Current Permanent Post Office Box 927 673 Henderson Lane Mississippi State, MS 39762 Dallas, Texas 75209 (214) 753-9811 (214) 852-1975 [email protected] [email protected]

Tom [email protected]

123 Sesame Street, Apartment 21KStarkville, MS 39759

(662) 325-3344

Margaret (Elaine) StewartPermanent Address: [email protected] Current Address:283 Oak Moss Hill (662) 418-1524 100 Locksley WayValdosta, GA 31601 Starkville, MS 39759

Joseph [email protected]

163 Maroon Road Batesville, Mississippi 38606 (662) 563-2211

Bethany Tyler Matzerath860 University Drive, Apartment A-12 Starkville, MS, 39759 228-705-8314 [email protected]

Juan Rodriguez Current Permanent Post Office Box 927 673 Henderson Lane Mississippi State, MS 39762 Dallas, Texas 75209 (214) 753-9811 (214) 852-1975 [email protected] [email protected]

Tom [email protected]

123 Sesame Street, Apartment 21KStarkville, MS 39759

(662) 325-3344

Margaret (Elaine) StewartPermanent Address: [email protected] Current Address:283 Oak Moss Hill (662) 418-1524 100 Locksley WayValdosta, GA 31601 Starkville, MS 39759

Joseph [email protected]

163 Maroon Road Batesville, Mississippi 38606 (662) 563-2211

Bethany Tyler Matzerath860 University Drive, Apartment A-12 Starkville, MS, 39759 228-705-8314 [email protected]

Juan Rodriguez Current Permanent Post Office Box 927 673 Henderson Lane Mississippi State, MS 39762 Dallas, Texas 75209 (214) 753-9811 (214) 852-1975 [email protected] [email protected]

Tom [email protected]

123 Sesame Street, Apartment 21KStarkville, MS 39759

(662) 325-3344

Margaret (Elaine) StewartPermanent Address: [email protected] Current Address:283 Oak Moss Hill (662) 418-1524 100 Locksley WayValdosta, GA 31601 Starkville, MS 39759

Joseph [email protected]

163 Maroon Road Batesville, Mississippi 38606 (662) 563-2211

Bethany Tyler Matzerath860 University Drive, Apartment A-12 Starkville, MS, 39759 228-705-8314 [email protected]

EXPERIENCE• Include job title, company name, city and state or country, and beginning and ending

month and year.

• List experience in reverse chronological order.

• Use present tense verbs for current positions and past tense verbs for previous positions. Refer to page 18 for a list of power verbs and page 19 for synonyms of commonly used verbs.

• Do not include street address or name of supervisor for experience.

• Use same format for each position.

• Refer to pages 14 - 17 for more sample job descriptions.

• You should use section headings that accurately describe the type of experience. Experience and Work Experience are the most common. Other options include Leadership Experience, Volunteer Experience, or the focus area – example: Forestry Experience.

Sample experience examples

Forensics Lab Assistant, August 20xx–May 20xxMississippi State University Psychology Department, Mississippi State, MS− Conducted 125 experiments involving six to nine participants related to aggression in problem solving and sexual

harassment in the workplace− Collected data during experiments while following study protocol− Entered data and checked other researchers’ data entry into SPSS− Attended weekly lab meetings pertaining to research ethics and design

Landscape Technician. City of Atlantis. Landscape and Maintenance Department. Atlantis, CA. June 20xx-present ∼ Construct and maintain structures and grounds for large suburban community ∼ Cultivate 18,000 acres of municipal land utilizing Toro Groundsmaster 360 and irrigation equipment ∼ Function as part of 25 person team to successfully plant 65,000 pine seedlings for Green Initiative

Camp Kumbaya Yellow Spring, OH Camp Counselor Summer 20xx-20xx

• Initiated week-long summer camp programs for 300 campers each session • Responded to crisis situations such as severe weather and medical emergencies • Taught daily swim lessons to 12-13 year-olds as a certified Water Safety Instructor

President. Mississippi State UniversityRoadrunner Student Recruiting Organization. Fall 20xx – Spring 20xx• Directed weekly meetings for 85 student member group and assigned tours to student volunteers• Communicated with director of Admissions and Scholarships to effectively organize recruiting events• Staffed and attended various on and off campus recruiting events throughout the academic year

Forensics Lab Assistant, August 20xx–May 20xxMississippi State University Psychology Department, Mississippi State, MS− Conducted 125 experiments involving six to nine participants related to aggression in problem solving and sexual

harassment in the workplace− Collected data during experiments while following study protocol− Entered data and checked other researchers’ data entry into SPSS− Attended weekly lab meetings pertaining to research ethics and design

Landscape Technician. City of Atlantis. Landscape and Maintenance Department. Atlantis, CA. June 20xx-present ∼ Construct and maintain structures and grounds for large suburban community ∼ Cultivate 18,000 acres of municipal land utilizing Toro Groundsmaster 360 and irrigation equipment ∼ Function as part of 25 person team to successfully plant 65,000 pine seedlings for Green Initiative

Camp Kumbaya Yellow Spring, OH Camp Counselor Summer 20xx-20xx

• Initiated week-long summer camp programs for 300 campers each session • Responded to crisis situations such as severe weather and medical emergencies • Taught daily swim lessons to 12-13 year-olds as a certified Water Safety Instructor

President. Mississippi State UniversityRoadrunner Student Recruiting Organization. Fall 20xx – Spring 20xx• Directed weekly meetings for 85 student member group and assigned tours to student volunteers• Communicated with director of Admissions and Scholarships to effectively organize recruiting events• Staffed and attended various on and off campus recruiting events throughout the academic year

Forensics Lab Assistant, August 20xx–May 20xxMississippi State University Psychology Department, Mississippi State, MS− Conducted 125 experiments involving six to nine participants related to aggression in problem solving and sexual

harassment in the workplace− Collected data during experiments while following study protocol− Entered data and checked other researchers’ data entry into SPSS− Attended weekly lab meetings pertaining to research ethics and design

Landscape Technician. City of Atlantis. Landscape and Maintenance Department. Atlantis, CA. June 20xx-present ∼ Construct and maintain structures and grounds for large suburban community ∼ Cultivate 18,000 acres of municipal land utilizing Toro Groundsmaster 360 and irrigation equipment ∼ Function as part of 25 person team to successfully plant 65,000 pine seedlings for Green Initiative

Camp Kumbaya Yellow Spring, OH Camp Counselor Summer 20xx-20xx

• Initiated week-long summer camp programs for 300 campers each session • Responded to crisis situations such as severe weather and medical emergencies • Taught daily swim lessons to 12-13 year-olds as a certified Water Safety Instructor

President. Mississippi State UniversityRoadrunner Student Recruiting Organization. Fall 20xx – Spring 20xx• Directed weekly meetings for 85 student member group and assigned tours to student volunteers• Communicated with director of Admissions and Scholarships to effectively organize recruiting events• Staffed and attended various on and off campus recruiting events throughout the academic year

Forensics Lab Assistant, August 20xx–May 20xxMississippi State University Psychology Department, Mississippi State, MS− Conducted 125 experiments involving six to nine participants related to aggression in problem solving and sexual

harassment in the workplace− Collected data during experiments while following study protocol− Entered data and checked other researchers’ data entry into SPSS− Attended weekly lab meetings pertaining to research ethics and design

Landscape Technician. City of Atlantis. Landscape and Maintenance Department. Atlantis, CA. June 20xx-present ∼ Construct and maintain structures and grounds for large suburban community ∼ Cultivate 18,000 acres of municipal land utilizing Toro Groundsmaster 360 and irrigation equipment ∼ Function as part of 25 person team to successfully plant 65,000 pine seedlings for Green Initiative

Camp Kumbaya Yellow Spring, OH Camp Counselor Summer 20xx-20xx

• Initiated week-long summer camp programs for 300 campers each session • Responded to crisis situations such as severe weather and medical emergencies • Taught daily swim lessons to 12-13 year-olds as a certified Water Safety Instructor

President. Mississippi State UniversityRoadrunner Student Recruiting Organization. Fall 20xx – Spring 20xx• Directed weekly meetings for 85 student member group and assigned tours to student volunteers• Communicated with director of Admissions and Scholarships to effectively organize recruiting events• Staffed and attended various on and off campus recruiting events throughout the academic year

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ACTIVITIES AND HONORSShackouls Honors College, 20XX-presentStudent Association, 20XX-20XX

Student Activities Committee, 20XX-20XXStudent Outreach Committee, 20XX-20XX

Order of Omega, 20XX-presentPresident, 20XX-20XX

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, initiated Spring 20XXKappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 20XX-presentPresident’s List, Fall 20XX-Spring 20XXMaroon Volunteer Center, 20XX-present

580+ hours of service to various community partners Honors and Activities

• Alumni Delegate. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present o Vice President. Fall 20XX – Present

• Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant. Fall 20XX – Present • Delta Delta Delta. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

o Treasurer, Fall 20XX – Present • American Marketing Association. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

HONORS:Mississippi State University∼ Phi Theta Kappa (20XX-20XX)

∼ Vice President of Scholarships (20XX-20XX)∼ Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association (20XX-present)∼ President’s List (Spring 20XX, Spring 20XX-Spring 20XX)∼ Dean’s List (Fall 20XX)

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS

Academic: Institute of Industrial Engineers (20XX-20XX), International Industrial Engineering (IIE) Regional Conference Board Member (20XX), IIE Fundraising Chair (20XX), George C. Dunn Memorial Scholar (Fall 20XX) Extracurricular: Campus Crusade (20XX-20XX), Intramural football (2009-Present), Intramural Softball (20XX-present), Village Creek Society (20XX)

ACTIVITIES

− Turf Club, August 20XX – Present− Viking Classic, October 20XX− Treasurer, August 20XX – Present

− Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, August 20XX – Present

Itawamba Community College∼ Alpha Beta Gamma (20XX)∼ Sigma Alpha Lambda (20XX)∼ BellSouth Scholarship (20XX-20XX)

HONORS• List name of organization or award.

• Note leadership roles.

• Include on-campus and community honors and activities.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORSShackouls Honors College, 20XX-presentStudent Association, 20XX-20XX

Student Activities Committee, 20XX-20XXStudent Outreach Committee, 20XX-20XX

Order of Omega, 20XX-presentPresident, 20XX-20XX

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, initiated Spring 20XXKappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 20XX-presentPresident’s List, Fall 20XX-Spring 20XXMaroon Volunteer Center, 20XX-present

580+ hours of service to various community partners Honors and Activities

• Alumni Delegate. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present o Vice President. Fall 20XX – Present

• Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant. Fall 20XX – Present • Delta Delta Delta. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

o Treasurer, Fall 20XX – Present • American Marketing Association. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

HONORS:Mississippi State University∼ Phi Theta Kappa (20XX-20XX)

∼ Vice President of Scholarships (20XX-20XX)∼ Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association (20XX-present)∼ President’s List (Spring 20XX, Spring 20XX-Spring 20XX)∼ Dean’s List (Fall 20XX)

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS

Academic: Institute of Industrial Engineers (20XX-20XX), International Industrial Engineering (IIE) Regional Conference Board Member (20XX), IIE Fundraising Chair (20XX), George C. Dunn Memorial Scholar (Fall 20XX) Extracurricular: Campus Crusade (20XX-20XX), Intramural football (2009-Present), Intramural Softball (20XX-present), Village Creek Society (20XX)

ACTIVITIES

− Turf Club, August 20XX – Present− Viking Classic, October 20XX− Treasurer, August 20XX – Present

− Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, August 20XX – Present

Itawamba Community College∼ Alpha Beta Gamma (20XX)∼ Sigma Alpha Lambda (20XX)∼ BellSouth Scholarship (20XX-20XX)

ACTIVITIES AND HONORSShackouls Honors College, 20XX-presentStudent Association, 20XX-20XX

Student Activities Committee, 20XX-20XXStudent Outreach Committee, 20XX-20XX

Order of Omega, 20XX-presentPresident, 20XX-20XX

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, initiated Spring 20XXKappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 20XX-presentPresident’s List, Fall 20XX-Spring 20XXMaroon Volunteer Center, 20XX-present

580+ hours of service to various community partners Honors and Activities

• Alumni Delegate. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present o Vice President. Fall 20XX – Present

• Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant. Fall 20XX – Present • Delta Delta Delta. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

o Treasurer, Fall 20XX – Present • American Marketing Association. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

HONORS:Mississippi State University∼ Phi Theta Kappa (20XX-20XX)

∼ Vice President of Scholarships (20XX-20XX)∼ Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association (20XX-present)∼ President’s List (Spring 20XX, Spring 20XX-Spring 20XX)∼ Dean’s List (Fall 20XX)

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS

Academic: Institute of Industrial Engineers (20XX-20XX), International Industrial Engineering (IIE) Regional Conference Board Member (20XX), IIE Fundraising Chair (20XX), George C. Dunn Memorial Scholar (Fall 20XX) Extracurricular: Campus Crusade (20XX-20XX), Intramural football (2009-Present), Intramural Softball (20XX-present), Village Creek Society (20XX)

ACTIVITIES

− Turf Club, August 20XX – Present− Viking Classic, October 20XX− Treasurer, August 20XX – Present

− Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, August 20XX – Present

Itawamba Community College∼ Alpha Beta Gamma (20XX)∼ Sigma Alpha Lambda (20XX)∼ BellSouth Scholarship (20XX-20XX)

ACTIVITIES AND HONORSShackouls Honors College, 20XX-presentStudent Association, 20XX-20XX

Student Activities Committee, 20XX-20XXStudent Outreach Committee, 20XX-20XX

Order of Omega, 20XX-presentPresident, 20XX-20XX

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, initiated Spring 20XXKappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 20XX-presentPresident’s List, Fall 20XX-Spring 20XXMaroon Volunteer Center, 20XX-present

580+ hours of service to various community partners Honors and Activities

• Alumni Delegate. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present o Vice President. Fall 20XX – Present

• Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant. Fall 20XX – Present • Delta Delta Delta. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

o Treasurer, Fall 20XX – Present • American Marketing Association. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

HONORS:Mississippi State University∼ Phi Theta Kappa (20XX-20XX)

∼ Vice President of Scholarships (20XX-20XX)∼ Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association (20XX-present)∼ President’s List (Spring 20XX, Spring 20XX-Spring 20XX)∼ Dean’s List (Fall 20XX)

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS

Academic: Institute of Industrial Engineers (20XX-20XX), International Industrial Engineering (IIE) Regional Conference Board Member (20XX), IIE Fundraising Chair (20XX), George C. Dunn Memorial Scholar (Fall 20XX) Extracurricular: Campus Crusade (20XX-20XX), Intramural football (2009-Present), Intramural Softball (20XX-present), Village Creek Society (20XX)

ACTIVITIES

− Turf Club, August 20XX – Present− Viking Classic, October 20XX− Treasurer, August 20XX – Present

− Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, August 20XX – Present

Itawamba Community College∼ Alpha Beta Gamma (20XX)∼ Sigma Alpha Lambda (20XX)∼ BellSouth Scholarship (20XX-20XX)

SKILLS• List skills relevant to

the job you want.

• Alternate section titles include Computer Skills, Language Skills, Technical Skills, or Core Competences.

Sample honors examples

Sample skills examples

COMPUTER SKILLS • Knowledge of CSS style sheets, Perl, SQL, and UNIX. • Experience in BANNER, C, COBOL, FTP, HTML, JavaScript, Objective C, Visual Basic • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Publisher with extensive spreadsheet use

Skills ∼ Fluent in conversational Spanish ∼ Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio ∼ Working knowledge of Xactware repair/replacement software

COMPUTER SKILLSApplications: Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Studio .net, Forensics Tool Kit Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP, Unix, Linux, MAC O.S. 10Languages: C, C++, Java, Perl, PHP, SQL, Visual Basic, Javascript, Adobe Javascript

COMPUTER SKILLS • Knowledge of CSS style sheets, Perl, SQL, and UNIX. • Experience in BANNER, C, COBOL, FTP, HTML, JavaScript, Objective C, Visual Basic • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Publisher with extensive spreadsheet use

Skills ∼ Fluent in conversational Spanish ∼ Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio ∼ Working knowledge of Xactware repair/replacement software

COMPUTER SKILLSApplications: Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Studio .net, Forensics Tool Kit Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP, Unix, Linux, MAC O.S. 10Languages: C, C++, Java, Perl, PHP, SQL, Visual Basic, Javascript, Adobe Javascript

COMPUTER SKILLS • Knowledge of CSS style sheets, Perl, SQL, and UNIX. • Experience in BANNER, C, COBOL, FTP, HTML, JavaScript, Objective C, Visual Basic • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Publisher with extensive spreadsheet use

Skills ∼ Fluent in conversational Spanish ∼ Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio ∼ Working knowledge of Xactware repair/replacement software

COMPUTER SKILLSApplications: Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Studio .net, Forensics Tool Kit Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP, Unix, Linux, MAC O.S. 10Languages: C, C++, Java, Perl, PHP, SQL, Visual Basic, Javascript, Adobe Javascript

ACTIVITIES AND HONORSShackouls Honors College, 20XX-presentStudent Association, 20XX-20XX

Student Activities Committee, 20XX-20XXStudent Outreach Committee, 20XX-20XX

Order of Omega, 20XX-presentPresident, 20XX-20XX

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, initiated Spring 20XXKappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 20XX-presentPresident’s List, Fall 20XX-Spring 20XXMaroon Volunteer Center, 20XX-present

580+ hours of service to various community partners Honors and Activities

• Alumni Delegate. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present o Vice President. Fall 20XX – Present

• Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant. Fall 20XX – Present • Delta Delta Delta. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

o Treasurer, Fall 20XX – Present • American Marketing Association. Mississippi State University. Fall 20XX – Present

HONORS:Mississippi State University∼ Phi Theta Kappa (20XX-20XX)

∼ Vice President of Scholarships (20XX-20XX)∼ Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association (20XX-present)∼ President’s List (Spring 20XX, Spring 20XX-Spring 20XX)∼ Dean’s List (Fall 20XX)

AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS

Academic: Institute of Industrial Engineers (20XX-20XX), International Industrial Engineering (IIE) Regional Conference Board Member (20XX), IIE Fundraising Chair (20XX), George C. Dunn Memorial Scholar (Fall 20XX) Extracurricular: Campus Crusade (20XX-20XX), Intramural football (2009-Present), Intramural Softball (20XX-present), Village Creek Society (20XX)

ACTIVITIES

− Turf Club, August 20XX – Present− Viking Classic, October 20XX− Treasurer, August 20XX – Present

− Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, August 20XX – Present

Itawamba Community College∼ Alpha Beta Gamma (20XX)∼ Sigma Alpha Lambda (20XX)∼ BellSouth Scholarship (20XX-20XX)

REFERENCES• “References Available Upon Request” should only be

used as a space filler.

• Do not list references on your resume! References are a separate document.

• Use the same heading as your resume.

• List 3-5 professional or academic references.

• Include full name, job title, company name, mailing address, phone number, and if possible, email address.

• Do not use family, friends, church members/religious advisors, or personal references.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS• Objective is optional.

• Additional sections include

Leadership Community Service Professional Affiliations Certifications Study Abroad Research Publications

reference page samples

REFERENCES

MARK WILLIAMS

Current Permanent 3000 Montgomery Street 606 Noe Street Starkville, MS 39759 Hattiesburg, MS 39851 662-323-0010 601-264-4536 [email protected]

Dr. Tom HarringtonProfessor

Department of MarketingMississippi State University

P.O. Box 342Mississippi State, MS 39762

[email protected]

Mr. Gregg SmithDirector of Marketing

Green’s Sporting Goods, Inc.P.O. Box 11

Hattiesburg, MS 39851601-264-5554

[email protected]

Ms. Sarah WashingtonGeneral Manager

Grand AutoP.O. Box 33

Columbus, MS 39701662-327-5553

[email protected]

JACLYN SMITH101 Mortar Street

Bricktown, MS 38862(662) 555-1234

[email protected]

REFERENCES

Cheryl LaddDistrict Claims ManagerCounty Extension Director-4-H/YouthLee County Extension ServicePost Office Box 9999Tupelo, MS 38803(662) 840-1000

Kate JacksonAssociate Professor and Department HeadMississippi State University, Department of Finance and EconomicsPost Office Box 9580Mississippi State, MS 39762(662) 325-2341

David DoyleMortgage Loan OfficerBancorp SouthPost Office Box 1Tupelo, MS 38802(662) 841-3333

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Common Job Descriptions

AD SALES REPRESENTATIVE• Built clientele and initiated sales calls to

consistently achieve goals.

• Worked one-on-one with local business owners to ensure accuracy of ad layout.

• Developed campaigns that generated high impact promotions.

• Learned advanced selling, marketing, and communication techniques.

BARTENDER• Checked identification of customers to

verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.

• Attended to bar patrons while simultaneously communicating with servers to fill bar and restaurant drink orders.

• Served as private bartender for private parties and functions.

• Trained new bartenders and servers on computerized cash register ordering system.

CAMP COUNSELOR• Supervised and cared for ___ children per

session for 8 sessions throughout the summer.

• Led camp activities (list 2-3 specific activities).

• Mentored a small group of ___ children.

• Reacted calmly and positively in emergency situations.

• Educated campers by turning rule violations into learning experiences.

• Received emergency training for potential crises.

CHILDCARE PROVIDER• Ensured the safety, health and welfare of

__ children ages ___ to ___.

• Organized safe, fun and educational age-appropriate activities for children.

• Provided transportation for children to and from school and activities.

• Assisted children with homework and school-related projects.

CLERK/CASHIER• Completed tasks in a fast-paced

energized environment.

• Handled a daily revenue averaging $_____.

• Communicated extensively with customers.

• Effectively utilized company specific point-of-sale system.

• Handled returns and purchases with cash, credit cards and gift cards.

• Reconciled cash drawer at the end of each shift.

COACH• Developed and oversaw warm-up

routines, drills, practices, and weight training sessions for junior varsity and varsity teams.

• Coached home and away games and adapted offensive and defensive strategies for each match.

• Communicated with players and parents regarding the coordination of games, tournaments, and fundraising events.

CONSTRUCTION WORKER• Cooperated and communicated on a team of ___ to ensure safe and effective workplace habits.

• Installed electrical, plumbing, heating and/or cooling systems inside building structure.

• Identified building materials, machinery, and tools needed for each project.

• Loaded and distributed necessary items to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.

• Assisted in the construction of ___ residential facilities totaling ___ square feet.

• Secured appropriate permits for residential and commercial construction.

COOK• Prepared entrées in a timely manner.

• Effectively performed multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment.

• Created meals for up to ___ customers each night.

• Led ___ kitchen personnel and encouraged expeditious service.

• Focused on proper safety procedures for preparation and storage of food.

DAYCARE WORKER• Cared for ___ children from ___ weeks to ___

years-old.

• Constructed classroom centers designed to promote and improve motor and verbal skills.

• Supervised children to ensure safety and monitored developmental progress.

• Maintained log of child’s activities and communicated with parents regarding progress and behavior.

DESKTOP SUPPORT/TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT• Listened attentively to customer issues

before deciding most fitting approach for resolving issues.

• Completed up to ___ repair tickets simultaneously while maintaining reasonable project turn-around time.

• Resolved client pc issues related to ___, ___, and ___ (list specific programs or hardware)

FARM HAND• Consistently arrived at 4:00 a.m. to

begin operations.

• Mixed and sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, weed growth, and diseases using hand sprayers.

• Maintained and repaired farm buildings, fences, machinery, and other equipment.

• Managed ___ acres and planted, cultivated, irrigated, and harvested crops using (list specific equipment).

• Operated heavy farm equipment such as headers, sprayers, and combines.

FOOD/PRODUCT DELIVERY PERSON• Ensured efficiency of product

transportation.

• Managed ___ dollars in cash on a daily basis.

• Assisted customers with ordering and purchasing of product.

• Resolved issues and concerns with a high level of customer service.

• Maintained exemplary driving record.

HOSTESS• Greeted parties with a welcoming smile

and friendly attitude.

• Coordinated seating arrangements and organized parties among wait staff of ___.

• Managed reservation list and walk-ins for ___ table upscale establishment.

INVENTORY ASSOCIATE (SHELF STOCKER)• Maintained professional appearance of

the store with fully stocked shelves.

• Ensured the store was prepared at opening time by working late.

• Collaborated with a team of ___ to stock a large store efficiently.

• Operated fork lift to transport goods throughout the store.

• Focused on store organization to help customers with selections.

• Reconciled delivery invoice with products received.

LAB ASSISTANT• Utilized chromatography, spectroscopy,

and microscopy to test and analyze lab results.

• Communicated extensively with faculty member and graduate student researcher to outline short-term and long-term project goals.

• Trained additional undergraduate lab assistants on proper laboratory procedures.

• Successfully completed university laboratory safety training sessions.

LANDSCAPER• Installed irrigation and drainage systems for local businesses and homeowners.

• Arranged ornamental beds designed to self sustain with regard to irrigation and weed control.

• Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, trimming, and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.

• Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees using hand sprayer or automatic spreader.

• Planted seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, shrubs, and trees and applied mulch for protection.

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LAWN CARE SERVICE OWNER• Organized lawn care for client load of ___

residential lawns during peak season.

• Built clientele through advertising services to potential home owners.

• Created budget for fuel, maintenance, and payroll expenses.

• Ensured accurate invoicing and timely collection of payments.

LAWN CARE SERVICE PROVIDER/EMPLOYEE• Manicured customers’ landscaping/lawns

and tailored service to please individual customers’ expectations.

• Promoted additional lawn care services to obtain new customers.

• Maintained lawns for ___ clients per week.

• Managed weekly schedules for up to ___ people.

• Collected customer payments.

LIFEGUARD• Maintained safety for an average of ___ guest

swimmers daily.

• Certified to perform emergency techniques for the safety of guest swimmers.

• Participated on a team with six staff members.

• Taught swim lessons to individuals and groups of children ages ___ to ___.

• Engaged in monthly staff development/training to refresh life-saving skills.

• Certified in Red Cross CPR.

OFFICE ASSISTANT• Entered patient information utilizing Excel

spreadsheets.

• Managed and directed multiple phone lines utilizing effective communication skills.

• Greeted customers in a cheerful manner.

• Maintained an organized office by filing and sorting documents.

• Effectively utilized the corporate computer system.

• Scheduled individual appointments with office personnel.

• Notified residents of packages.

PERSONAL TRAINER• Designed and implemented personalized

fitness programs for students, faculty, and staff.

• Performed fitness tests and evaluations for clients.

• Maintained fitness equipment including weights, treadmills, and elliptical machines.

RESIDENCE HALL INFORMATION ASSISTANT• Monitored lobby area of ___ bed residence

hall facility and reported suspicious activity to resident advisor staff.

• Enforced visitation rules and reported suspicious activity in lobby area.

• Received packages and successfully delivered them to recipient.

• Maintained record of incoming and outgoing guests.

• Followed appropriate protocol for emergency situations such as tornadoes, fire alarms, and domestic disputes.

RESTAURANT SERVER• Enhanced ability to multi-task within a fast-

paced environment.

• Managed guest relations issues.

• Handled a daily revenue averaging $_____.

• Greeted customers upon arrival and seated them for dining.

• Recommended nightly specials to customers to enhance sales.

• Maintained approximately ___ hours per week while enrolled as a full-time student.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT• Tested human subjects in a professional

manner.

• Regulated control elements for ___ by taking daily measurements of ___.

• Recorded results utilizing an Excel spreadsheet.

• Presented analyses and results in poster format at regional conference.

• Coordinated result analyses with various labs throughout the country.

• Conducted additional experimentation to verify initial findings.

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE• Maintained store upkeep and organization.

• Engaged customers with friendly service and a helpful attitude.

• Increased product knowledge and sales experience by working in different areas of the store.

• Ensured floor displays were properly assembled according to organizational charts.

• Trained new employees on procedures and store policies.

• Organized shelves and merchandise to maintain a welcoming environment.

• Created visual merchandising display.

STUDENT WORKER/INTERN/PART-TIME WORKERTry not to use this as your job title. Instead, consider something more descriptive like Office Assistant or Accounting Intern (or one of the other sample job titles).

TUTOR• Tutored undergraduate students in ___, ___,

___, and ___ (list specific subject areas).

• Monitored student progress and provided appropriate feedback.

• Utilized simple and straightforward language to convey complex concepts.

• Developed detailed examples and tutorial exercises to increase student understanding and retention of subject material.

VOLUNTEER (If you had a significant role as a volunteer, you could include this under work experience)

• Provided ___+ hours of service to elderly residents (include who the organization serves).

• Designed program brochure to be distributed to residents in the community.

• Trained new volunteers in proper care of animals.

VET ASSISTANT• Exercised, fed, monitored, recorded, and

reported physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets.

• Collected urine and fecal samples as needed and administered shots under supervision of licensed veterinarian.

• Provided clean bedding, water, and litter pans for pets.

• Maintained sterile clinical environment.

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POWER VERBS FOR YOUR RESUME -- PG 15

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Your addressCity, State, ZIP Date Person’s NameJob TitleOrganizationWork AddressCity, State, ZIP Dear Mr./Ms. ___________________ Paragraph 1 (very easy!): 1. What you’re applying for2. How you found out about the position3. Refer to resume.(If there’s a name to drop, drop it in the first sentence....”Jane Doe suggested I contact you regarding the paralegal position available with XYZ Law Firm.”) Paragraph 2 and/or 3 (a little harder): PROVE YOUR SKILLS!!! You can use examples from education, previous work experience, volunteer work, class projects, etc. To do this, try one of two things: 1. If you have a position announcement or job description, use that as a “cheat sheet.” They’re telling you exactly what they want in an ideal employee–then it’s your job to PROVE HOW you have what they want. Use examples to back it up. 2. If there is no job description, place yourself in the mind of the employer. If you were looking at resumes/cover letters to hire for this position, what would be the most relevant things to mention? Don’t forget to write a summary statement at the end of this section (“I am confident that my unique combination of education, experience, and skills would serve XYZ Law Firm well.”) Final Paragraph (back to very easy!): 1. Ask for the interview (“I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for this position.”)2. Provide date that YOU will follow up with them (unless they say ‘NO Phone Calls’) (“I will contact you the week of August 8 to follow up on the status of the search.”)3. Provide contact info for them (“In the meantime, please contact me at 555-555-1212 or [email protected] if you have questions or would like to schedule an interview.”)4. Thanks! (“Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to speaking with you soon.”)

Sincerely, Your Name (If you send one “snail mail” or in person, don’t forget to sign your cover letter!)

COVER LETTERSCover letters are not required for on-campus interviews. However, they should be sent with your resume when you are mailing, faxing or e-mailing it.

COVER LETTER OUTLINE

Cover Letter TipsA cover letter is not always required; however, submitting one makes a good impression.

A cover letter shows genuine interest, demonstrates written communication skills, and allows for explanation of fit that may not be shown on the resume.

A cover letter should not be your resume in paragraph form.

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THANK YOU LETTERThank the employer for the opportunity to interview. Emphasize information covered in the interview and add pertinent information that was not covered. Reiterate your interest in the employer.

P.O. Box 3231Mississippi State, MS 39762

February 20, 20xx

Ms. Maria HuntDesign Firm, Inc.5679 Michigan St.Coast, MS 30258

Dear Ms. Hunt:

Thank you for taking the time to interview me last week. From our discussion, I wasable to get a better idea of your graphic design and public relations operation.

During our interview, I told you about my graphic design experience with XYZ Designs. There, I gained valuable experience that would make me an asset to your firm. My devotion to my work and determination also would be of benefit to your firm. Design Firm, Inc. has a very respectable reputation in the field and being a part of your firm would be an excellent opportunity for me.

Thank you again for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and your firm. If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me. I will contact your office next week. I look forward to talking with you again.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Cooper Lyon

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YOU GOT AN INTERVIEW

12345678 STEPS TO ACINGYOUR INTERVIEW

WHAT NOW?

MOCK INTERVIEWSDo you have an interview coming up? Are you anxious about the interview prodcess? Would you like to have someone coach you for your next interview?

Contact the Career Center to schedule a mock interview. A mock interview will provide you the opportunity to practice your skills and get valuavble feedback on your strengths and weaknesses throughout the interview.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO SCHEDULE AND BE READY FOR A MOCK INTERVIEW?

1. Call the Career Center at 325-3344 to setup an appointment2. Try to schedule a mock interview 1 week before the actual interview.3. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer (See step 4)4. Practice, practice, practice.5. Wear what you would wear to the actual interview. We can critique your interview attire. (Optional)6. Bring your resume.7. Show up early for your scheduled interview.

What is a mock interview?A mock interview is an emulation of an actual interview ft mock interview helps individuals prepare for the actual interview.?

STEP 1 | SCHEDULE A MOCK INTERVEW

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STEP 2 | DRESS FOR SUCCESS

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALSuit Up! For the interview, men should wear a matching suit and tie; ladies should wear a matching skirt or pant suit with a coordinating blouse.

College students on a budget may not own a suit, so we recommend putting together the best outfit you can with what you already own. Perhaps a friend or roommate of similar size owns a suit or tie that can be borrowed.

Suit Tips: • To avoid wrinkles in the suit jacket, take it off while driving /riding in a car on the way to the interview, put it on a hanger and hook in your car. Laying your suit jacket on the floorboard or seat could result in unwanted lint and hair.

• If your suit is dirty or wrinkled, plan to take it to the dry cleaners the week before the interview – not the day before the interview.

• In general, darker suit colors should be worn for more formal occasions. Dark gray, black, brown, or navy suits are appropriate for interviews.

• If you are wearing your suit for the first time, remember to remove the tag on the sleeve and cut the tie between the flaps on the back of the suit jacket.

Men: In some instances, a matching tie and button-down shirt will suffice. Button only the top button of your suit jacket; remember to unbutton this button upon taking a seat.

Women: A skirt with a matching jacket or sweater and blouse will suffice in some cases.

• Fit and Fabric: Make sure that blouses are not too tight, too low cut or too sheer. Choose a modest cut and fabric to complement your suit.

• Avoid blouses with distracting patterns and designs.

• Skirt length should be just above or at the knee. Pants should be full length, not Capri.

• Wear appropriate undergarments that are not visible through clothing.

PORTFOLIOA portfolio adds professionalism to your outfit during the interview. It is also a great place to store a writing utensil, questions for the employer, and resume packets.

• Bring a dark colored leather briefcase or portfolio.

• Avoid manila envelopes and three-pronged folders.

Most importantly, give the employer the

impression that you made a significant effort

to present yourself professionally for the

interview. The most expensive wardrobe will

not gain any respect if not worn properly; do

the best with what you have!!

BUSINESS CASUAL• Wear business casual attire only when stated; otherwise, assume

that business professional is the standard.

• Business casual is considered a step down from interview attire in professionalism.

Men: Consider wearing a full length button-down collared shirt with no tie or a short sleeved golf shirt. Leave the collar down, and unbutton the top button only.

• Ironed dress pants or slacks can be worn with dress shoes (no sandals or athletic shoes).

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SHOES AND SUCHMen: Wear preferably black or brown shoes that match the black or brown belt depending on your suit color.

• Wear brown/burgundy with khaki, brown, or navy suits, and wear black with black and gray suits.

• Lace-up or slip-on shoes are both good choices. Athletic shoes and sandals/flip flops are not good ideas.

• Wear dress socks that match each other and the suit/outfit and extend high enough to avoid showing skin when seated. Don’t wear white socks; wear blue, brown, or black depending on the color of the pants.

Shirt: Blue or white full length button-down collared shirts are the most common choice for interview attire.

• Avoid short-sleeved or golf shirts especially when wearing a suit.

• Remember to iron or have the shirt ironed prior to the interview. Wrinkles give the impression that the interview candidate is unorganized and disinterested.

Pants: Wear pants that break at the top of the shoe when standing.

• Pants should fit snugly at the waist and be ironed flat or dry cleaned if applicable.

• Read the tag for cleaning/care instructions.

Women: Choose a closed-toe pump with a low or modest heel that matches your suit color. Black or navy are good choices.

• Always wear pantyhose, preferably a neutral or nude color.

• Never wear brightly colored tights or hosiery.

• Opened toe or strappy sandals are never appropriate

JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIESWhen considering jewelry, remember to keep your decisions conservative. A nice wrist-watch, pearls, or a simple gold chain are nice additions to interview attire. Refrain from noisy bangles or multiple bracelets that will be distracting. Although cowbells are now legal at the football stadium, please refrain from bringing them with you during the interview.

• Avoid resting sunglasses on your head or leaving them hanging from your neck

• A portfolio adds professionalism to your outfit during the interview. It is also a great place to store a writing utensil, questions for the employer,

and extra copies of your resume.

• Bring a dark colored leather briefcase or portfolio.

• Avoid manila envelopes and three- pronged folders.

• No hats!

Men: A nice wristwatch (not a sports watch) is an appropriate compliment to interview attire. Avoid wearing earrings and showing other facial/body piercings.

Women: Avoid large and/or dangling earrings. Choose a small loop or stud. Avoid showing facial/body piercings.

PERSONAL HYGIENE• Oral Hygiene: Brush teeth and use mouthwash to ensure fresh breath.

• Do not chew gum or mints during the interview.

• Avoid smoking and chewing tobacco prior to the interview.

• Showering: For some this is automatic. Please take a shower before you go to the interview. Use soap.

• Cologne/Perfume: Wear little or no cologne to the interview. Too much cologne can easily distract the employer and prevent you from making a good impression.

• Finger nails: Keep fingernails well manicured, clean, and short. Avoid paint or polish.

• Hair: Consider going for a hair cut one week to one day before the interview depending on how quickly your hair grows.

• Keep hair neat and clean for the interview day.

• Refrain from dying your hair, and maintain hair at a conservative length.

Men: Men who do not already wear a beard or goatee need to be cleanly shaven on the day of the interview.

• If you do wear facial hair, make sure that it is neat, clean, and trimmed.

• Trim unwanted eyebrow and nose hairs.

Women: Keep hair neat and clean for the interview day. Choose a modest hair style that is easy to maintain. Refrain from dying your hair before the interview.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS• Lint. Use a lint roller to remove hair and lent from your clothes. Be aware of any lint or pet hair you could attract from your car seat or other pieces of furniture before the interview.

• Stains. Ensure that all clothing is absent of stains and holes. Inspect your outfit in the mirror before you leave for the interview.

Most importantly, give the employer the impression that you made a significant effort to present yourself professionally for the interview. The most expensive wardrobe will not gain any respect if not worn properly; do the best with what you have!

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STEP 3 | Research The Company

WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS INFORMATION?• Use it in the interview!! The more knowledgeable about the organization you are, the better!

• Recruiters look for applicants who are up-to-date with company matters and the profession.

• Have a clear idea of the organization and its fit for you.

• Know or find out the interviewer’s spelling and pronunciation of name

• Know the spelling and pronunciation of the interviewer’s name.

Checklist: Researching the Employer What is the company’s mission statement? Where is the company located? Are there multiple offices/locations? Which location would be best for you? What good or service does the company produce or provide? Are there any new products soon to be released? How old is the company? What is the history of the company? What is the company’s organizational structure? Are there any associated parent companies or subsidiaries? Who is the CEO/President? Who are the chief officers? How many people work for the company? Has the company recently appeared in the news? How many people in this position work at the company? Does the company have a main philanthropy? Who is the company’s main competitor? Are there any downsizing or expansion indications?

Researching the employerLearning as much as possible about an employer is vitally important. Being knowledgeable about the organization can be impressive in an interview!

STEP 3 | RESEARCH THE COMPANY

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE INTERVIEWER• Does your company encourage further education?• How do you feel about creativity and individuality?• How will I be trained or introduced to the job?• How would you describe the organizational culture?• What would a typical day at work look like for me?• What do people seem to like most about working here?• Do you encourage participation in community or professional activities?• Is your company environmentally conscious? How?• Could you describe the opportunities available for professional growth?• What kind of training should I expect?• What are the major impacts of the economy on your company?• What can you tell me about the individual to whom I would report?• What do you see ahead for your company in the next five years?• What do you consider to be your firm’s most important assets?• What would you consider the most important aspects of this job?• What products (or services) are in the development phase right now?• What is the largest single problem facing your staff (or department) right now?• When can I expect to hear back from you?

• Print resume on professional resume paper.

• Bring several copies in a leather portfolio (one for each company representative)

• Be able to reference your resume whenasked about previous work experience or education.

• Contact references and let them know about the interview.

STEP 4 | DECIDE WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK

STEP 5 | REVIEW RESUME & MAKE COPIES

Have 3 to 5 questions written down in your portfolio to ask the potential employer. When the interviewer asks if you have any questions for them, you can open your portfolio and show that you are prepared!

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BASIC INTERVIEW QUESTIONS• Tell me about yourself.

• Tell me about your education and how it relates to the position for which you are applying.

• Why did you choose this field of study? What were your favorite courses?

• What do you consider your greatest strength? What is your greatest weakness?

• Describe your ideal job.

• What is it that excites you, motivates you, or drives you?

• How do you balance your class work, extracurricular activities, and the rest of your life?

• Tell me about the work you have done in class, summer jobs, or extracurricular activities and how they have prepared you for this position.

• What was the greatest challenge you ever faced, and how did you approach it?

• What were your most rewarding experiences in school?

• What motivates you to do your best work?

• Describe your work ethic and personality.

• Give me an example of when you had to adapt to change.

• How have your communication skills helped you to be successful?

• What do you feel are your strongest communication skills?

• Are you willing to relocate?

• Why do you want to work for our company/organization?

• How would a co-worker or supervisor describe you?

• What are your career goals in 10 years?

• What interesting book/movie have you read/seen lately?

• Why should I hire you?

STEP 6 | QUIZ YOURSELF

HOW TO ANSWER BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS1. Give the complete story of an event

first. (Include key points and results.)

2. Give specific examples about what you did, said, felt, and thought.

3. Separate your actions from the action of others.

4. Use “I” examples more than “we” examples.

5. Ask for clarification if you are unsure of the question.

6. Watch and listen for interviewer cues.

7. Do not make vague proclamations of your skills.

8. Answer negatively phrased questions (Tell me about a failure.) as you would a question about your weaknesses. Show that you have acknowledged the weakness and over-come it.

WHAT IS A BEHAVIORAL QUESTION?Behavioral questions focus on past experiences and

require specific examples from these experiences when

answering questions. Do not answer these questions

hypothetically.?

ILLEGAL QUESTIONSThese are questions interviewers ask that are not related to the job. In general, illegal questions consist of asking about one’s race, gender, religion, marital status, age, disabilities, ethnic background, or country of origin. Many times, interviewers ask illegal questions because they are unaware of the state and federal laws that prohibit them. It is up to you how to respond to illegal questions. You may prefer to answer the question or to answer it in a way that relates to the job. For example, if an employer asks you if you are engaged because they see a ring on your finger, you may want to tell them yes and try to change the subject without elaborating about your plans.

Sample Behavioral Questions• Give an example of when your ability to

manage your time and priorities proved to be an asset.

• Give an example of when you were responsible for an error or mistake.

• Tell me about a specific time when you had to handle a tough problem which challenged fairness or ethical issues.

• Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult person; what was the outcome?

• Tell me about a time when you faced a stressful situation and your coping skills were tested. How did you handle it?

• Describe a time when you faced adversity with time. What was the outcome with the school/work project?

• Give an example of a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty in order to get the job done.

• Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it (besides graduating college).

• Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.

• Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.

THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW• Take several copies of your resume, transcript and reference

page in a portfolio.

• If applicable to your major, take examples of your work.

• Be on time. Arrive 15 minutes early.

• If out of town, research the route. Know where you are going and how long it takes to get there.

• Have 3-5 Questions prepared for you to ask the interviewer (see step 4)

• Be courteous to everyone in the office, not just your interviewers.

• Freshen up before you interview to check your hair, makeup, teeth.

During the Interview1. Greet everyone with a firm handshake.

2. Wait to sit until you are invited to do so.

3. Maintain good eye contact.

4. Be aware of your body language; maintain good posture, appear relaxed and not fidgety

5. Show enthusiasm, confidence, courtesy and honesty.

6. Avoid nervous mannerisms, such as twirling your hair.

7. Keep a positive attitude about former employers; be tactful and not criticize them even if discussing an unpleasant situation.

8. Be prepared to respond to illegal questions in case an employer asks them.

9. Do not write during the interview.

10. Do not discuss salary, benefits or vacation during the first interview.

11. At the close of the interview, establish a date for your next communication.

12. Remember names of each person who interviewed you. (see step 8).

13. Always remember to thank the interviewer for his/her time.

14. If you want the job, tell them!

15. Listen to each question carefully.

16. Express non-verbal and verbal feedback.

17. Begin and end the interview with a strong handshake and a smile.

STEP 7 | THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW

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Thank the employer for the opportunity to interview. Emphasize information covered

in the interview and add pertinent information that was not covered. Reiterate your

interest in the employer.

Send a thank-you note within 24 hours days of the interview.

If you forget, it is better to send one late than never.

STEP 8 | AFTER THE INTERVIEW

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Aug

ust 2

0xx

– M

ay 2

0xx

∼Cu

rren

tly e

nrol

led

in c

ompr

ehen

sive

prog

ram

incl

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g se

ven

loca

tions

; 24

wee

ks in

clin

ical

die

tetic

s, 8

wee

ks in

co

mm

unity

nut

ritio

n, a

nd 7

wee

ks in

food

serv

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man

agem

ent

Lear

ning

han

ds-o

n ex

perie

nce

in v

ario

us c

linic

al, r

esea

rch,

food

serv

ice

man

agem

ent,

com

mun

ity n

utrit

ion,

m

arke

ting

and

nutr

ition

edu

catio

n ac

tiviti

es

∼Ga

inin

g ex

perie

nce

usin

g th

e N

utrit

ion

Care

Pro

cess

to im

plem

ent a

pla

n of

car

e fo

r pat

ient

s with

var

ious

die

tetic

ne

eds

Nor

th M

issi

ssip

pi M

edic

al C

ente

r Tu

pelo

, MS.

12

wee

ks

650

bed

med

ical

cen

ter;

the

larg

est n

on-m

etro

polit

an h

ospi

tal i

n U

nite

d St

ates

; ele

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nic

char

ting,

con

tinuu

m o

f car

e;

cook

/chi

ll fo

od p

rodu

ctio

n sy

stem

. NM

MC

rece

ived

the

Mal

colm

Bal

drid

ge A

war

d in

20x

x.

∼Co

mpl

eted

food

serv

ice

and

clin

ical

rota

tions

incl

udin

g: d

iabe

tes,

rena

l, on

colo

gy, g

astr

oint

estin

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ritic

al c

are,

ge

nera

l med

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aria

tric

, reh

abili

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n, w

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, ped

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corp

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and

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ral h

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ount

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spita

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CH);

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kvill

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S; 6

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ks

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ed h

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tal;

Food

and

Nut

ritio

n De

part

men

t is m

anag

ed b

y M

orris

on M

anag

emen

t Spe

cial

ists

∼Co

nduc

ted

in-p

atie

nt d

iet e

duca

tion

(iron

supp

lem

enta

tion,

dia

bete

s, re

nal)

Gave

a p

rese

ntat

ion

for c

ardi

ac re

hab

patie

nts o

n th

e im

port

ance

of p

rope

r nut

ritio

n fo

r car

diov

ascu

lar h

ealth

Crea

ted

and

taug

ht a

pre

sent

atio

n re

gard

ing

a ve

geta

rian

diet

and

its i

mpa

ct o

n Di

abet

es re

late

d co

mpl

icat

ions

N

orth

Mis

siss

ippi

Med

ical

Cen

ter -

- Eup

ora;

Eup

ora,

MS;

2 w

eeks

38

-bed

acu

te c

are

beds

; 36-

bed

long

-ter

m c

are

beds

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ted

in m

anag

emen

t of l

ong

term

car

e fin

e di

ning

din

ner

∼Cr

eate

d nu

triti

on e

duca

tion

mat

eria

ls fo

r hea

lth fa

ir on

ger

iatr

ic n

utrit

ion

and

heal

thy

eatin

g tip

s ∼

Com

plet

ed a

ssig

nmen

t on

liber

alize

d di

et fo

r pat

ient

s in

long

term

car

e

Adju

sted

car

e pl

ans f

or lo

ng te

rm c

are

patie

nts

Mis

siss

ippi

Sta

te C

oope

rativ

e Ex

tens

ion;

Miss

issip

pi S

tate

Uni

vers

ity; 2

wee

ks

The

Miss

issip

pi S

tate

Uni

vers

ity E

xten

sion

Serv

ice

prov

ides

rese

arch

-bas

ed in

form

atio

n, e

duca

tiona

l pro

gram

s, a

nd

tech

nolo

gy tr

ansf

er fo

cuse

d on

issu

es a

nd n

eeds

of t

he p

eopl

e of

Miss

issip

pi, e

nabl

ing

them

to m

ake

info

rmed

dec

ision

s ab

out t

heir

econ

omic

, soc

ial,

and

cultu

ral w

ell-b

eing

. ∼

Deve

lope

d va

rious

nut

ritio

n ed

ucat

ion

hand

outs

Pres

ente

d Po

wer

Poin

t pre

sent

atio

n on

gen

eral

nut

ritio

n to

the

dire

ctor

s of t

he D

epar

tmen

t of H

uman

Ser

vice

s ∼

Pres

ente

d nu

triti

on e

duca

tion

prog

ram

s for

seco

nd g

rade

rs a

nd a

dult

dayc

are

clie

nts i

n Co

unty

Ext

ensio

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m

Page

2

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M

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unit

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ratio

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clud

es: r

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taur

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inin

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tail

dini

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lutio

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∼O

rgan

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and

part

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in m

arke

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even

ts to

sell

mea

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stud

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Di

etet

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olun

teer

Fie

ld E

xper

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orth

Miss

issip

pi M

edic

al C

ente

r. W

est P

oint

, MS.

Jun

e 20

xx

Uni

vers

ity o

f Miss

issip

pi M

edic

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ente

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ckso

n, M

S. J

uly

20xx

. 200

hou

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∼O

bser

ved

a va

riety

of R

egist

ered

Die

titia

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are

a ho

spita

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nal,

diab

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, ped

iatr

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nd g

eria

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Assis

ted

Regi

ster

ed D

ietit

ian

in m

enu

plan

ning

and

inst

ruct

ed p

atie

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n m

enu

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bser

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food

serv

ice

man

agem

ent a

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ospi

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ood

serv

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oper

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ther

ed e

duca

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eria

ls to

inst

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pat

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diet

inst

ruct

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ked

with

a te

am o

f pro

fess

iona

ls in

Eup

ora,

MS

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chi

ldho

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besit

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Obs

erve

d Re

gist

ered

Die

titia

ns a

sses

sing

patie

nts a

nthr

opom

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ally

for n

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stat

us

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RK E

XPER

IEN

CE

Mitc

hell

Mem

oria

l Lib

rary

. M

ississ

ippi

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te U

nive

rsity

. St

arkv

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MS.

Fal

l 20x

x-Sp

ring

20xx

. 20

hour

s/w

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∼O

rgan

ized

file

fold

ers,

cop

ied

book

s, an

swer

ed te

leph

one,

pro

vide

d of

fice

with

nee

ded

supp

lies,

and

perf

orm

ed

gene

ral o

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wor

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Gath

ered

info

rmat

ion

abou

t new

libr

ary

stud

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orke

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mpl

oym

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ppor

tuni

ties w

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itche

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emor

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Libr

ary

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siste

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uden

ts a

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atro

ns w

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ny q

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abo

ut th

e lib

rary

and

oth

er u

nive

rsity

info

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mm

unic

ated

effe

ctiv

ely

with

stud

ents

and

cow

orke

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Uni

vers

ity o

f Mis

siss

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Hea

lth C

aree

rs In

tern

Pro

gram

. Ja

ckso

n, M

S. S

umm

er 2

0xx.

38

hour

pro

gram

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med

ical

st

atio

ns

Volu

ntee

r org

aniza

tion

used

to re

crui

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entia

l stu

dent

s int

eres

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in a

hea

lthca

re c

aree

r ∼

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rvie

wed

and

sele

cted

cand

idat

es fo

r com

petit

ive

prog

ram

Obs

erve

d pr

ofes

siona

ls in

med

ical

car

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tors

, Nur

ses,

Phy

sical

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rapi

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low

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erm

issio

n to

obs

erve

med

ical

pro

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ceiv

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nive

rsity

of M

ississ

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Inte

rn c

ertif

icat

e Th

ree

Sist

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Mix

er C

ater

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Serv

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Jack

son,

MS.

Sum

mer

20x

x ∼

Proc

esse

d fo

od o

rder

s, m

anag

ed c

ash

tran

sact

ions

, and

org

anize

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nera

l adm

inist

rativ

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ties

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mm

unic

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ctiv

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with

cus

tom

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mpl

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s ∼

Assis

ted

cust

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s with

cal

l-in

orde

rs a

nd h

elpe

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ith d

eliv

ery

and

pick

up

serv

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LE

ADER

SHIP

/MEM

BERS

HIP

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ississ

ippi

’s O

utst

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iete

tic In

tern

Amer

ican

Die

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Ass

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tion

Mem

ber

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pha

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Hon

or S

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ty

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mm

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Hon

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ississ

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utan

te S

ocie

ty

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atio

nal S

ocie

ty o

f Col

legi

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Phi K

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Pres

iden

tial S

chol

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form

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nive

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Fel

low

ship

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m L

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r ∼

Stud

ent D

iete

tic A

ssoc

iatio

n Pu

blic

Rel

atio

n Ch

airm

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Die

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ssip

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tate

Uni

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tark

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var

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f the

eld

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in lo

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• U

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e N

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Care

Pro

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plem

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pla

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Cre

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Dire

ctor

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he M

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uman

Ser

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educ

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Fie

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ical

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ter;

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t Poi

nt, M

S; Ju

ne 2

0xx

Univ

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ty o

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ical

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ter;

Jack

son,

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l

Obs

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ety

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A message from Entergy Corporation ©2011 Entergy Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

At Entergy, we offer challenging work, comprehensive benefits and incentive programs with opportunities for continuous career growth. Explore our website to learn more about Entergy and the career opportunities available to you. entergy.com/careers

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Brasfield & Gorrie appreciates the opportunity to partner with the Mississippi State Career Center. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with students. Go Bulldogs!

Visit www.brasfieldgorrie.com/careers to learn more.

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Follow a career path? Or blaze your own.The choice is clear.After all, the Enterprise Management Training Program is where you’ll unleash your management potential and hone your sales abilities. You’ll learn how to run a successful business and lead a team of professionals. And, since we have locations across the country, you can build your career where you want to build it. There’s a reason why BusinessWeek magazine has repeatedly named us to their list of “Best Places To Launch A Career.”

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At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we hire team-oriented, flexibleand energetic professionals who are looking for growth in a challenging

and fast-paced atmosphere. Our 'be healthy' culture promotes health andwellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employeeswith the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

As a part of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi's Health & Wellness Team,employees are part of a challenging and rewarding work environmentemployees are part of a challenging and rewarding work environment

with customer service excellence integrated into all that we do.

We offer challenging and exciting career opportunities, to include variousTechnology and Development opportunities, Customer Service,

Finance & Accounting, Human Resources and Health Management.In addition to our career opportunities, we offer "Total Wellness" offerings

to include health and wellness, financial and work-life balance benefits.

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At Georgia-Pacifi c, we believe our team of employees are the reason for our success. And when you join our team, we invest the time and resources to help you succeed.In addition, we o� er competitive employee benefi ts such as health insurance, life insurance and retirement savings programs.

Visit gp.com/careers to learn more about exciting opportunities in your area.

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PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

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THANK YOU

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www.milwaukeetool.com

Milwaukee Tool is an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of heavy-duty, portable electric power tools

and accessories for professional users worldwide.

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Milwaukee® currently employs over 1,600 people globally. The company continues to set industry standards,

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Locations: Milwaukee, WI | Jackson, MS | Greenwood, MS

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Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran’s status is a violation of federal and state law and MSU policy and will not be tolerated. Discrimination based upon sexual orientation

or group affiliation is a violation of MSU policy and will not be tolerated.