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Student Services

Online Workshops

For easy mobile access, go to our YouTube account: http://www.youtube.com/MSUCareerWorkshops

Click on the words in red to watch and listen to these workshops.

Click here: Learn to use Career Directions, our on-line job listing system effectively       5 minutes

 
The Career Development Process
  
Click here Learn how to choose a major and a career. 11 minutes
     
 
Resume Writing
  
Part 1
Definition and purposes of a resume
12 minutes
Part 2
Different resumes: traditional, electronic, internet. Resume categories
23 minutes
Part 3
Writing the Cover Letter
12 minutes
     
 
Writing an E-Resume
  
Click here Learn to format your resume for e-mail and the web. 15 minutes
     
 
Interviewing Skills
  
Part 1 What an interview is really about! 17 minutes
Part 2 Interview preparation, interview stages, the dining interview 20 minutes
     
 
Finding a Job in a Tough Job Market
  
Click here Learn the steps of a job hunt that is effective! 25 minutes
     
 
Internships
  
Click here Learn the value of a short-term work experience related to your career goals. 24 minutes
     
 
Networking
  
Click here How to Network: face to face and online 17 minutes
     
 
Managing your Personal Brand
  
Click here Learn how to use on-line social media effectively! 5.37 minutes
     
 
Linked In
 
Click here Learn to use LinkedIn for Networking, Job Hunting and Professional Development 17 minutes
Click here How Get Started from LinkedIn (6 videos, 5 minutes each,  linked across the top of the page)  
Click here How to find a job using the advanced tab in LinkedIn 4 minutes
     
 
Twitter
  
Click here Learn to use Twitter to stay in touch and increase your professional persona. 10 minutes
     
 
First year on the Job
  
Click here How to be a success in your first professional position. 14 minutes
     
 
Corporate Culture
  
Click here The importance of understanding the culture of an organization and how you fit in. 9 minutes